Liftgate Latch Manual Release

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Activation 

1. 1.
   
   
   NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

   On both sides. Open both rear doors.

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1. 2.
   
   Release the second row seat cushion latch and position the seat backrest in the full flat position.

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1. 3.
   
   Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.

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Vehicles with power liftgate 

1. 4.
   
   Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and depress the cinch release button.

   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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All vehicles 

1. 5.
   
   Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening at a 45 degree angle 10 mm deep into the RH side of the slot.

   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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1. 6.
   
   Slide the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 5 mm to the LH side of the slot. Releasing the liftgate latch and opening the liftgate.

   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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