Liftgate Latch Manual Release

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

Activation 

Vehicles without third row seats 

1. 1.
   
   
   NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.
   NOTE: Rear doors removed for clarity.

   Position the seat backrest in the full flat position.

   1. 1.
      
      Release the second row seat cushion latch.

   1. 2.
      
      Position the seat backrest in the full flat position.

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Vehicles with third row seats 

1. 2.
   
   
   NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.
   NOTE: Rear doors removed for clarity.

   Position the seat backrest in the full flat position.

   1. 1.
      
      Release the second row seat cushion latch.

   1. 2.
      
      Position the seat backrest in the full flat position.

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1. 3.
   
   
   NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.
   NOTE: Rear doors removed for clarity.

   Fold the second row seats forward.

   1. 1.
      
      Release the second row seat latch.

   1. 2.
      
      Tilt the second row seat forward.

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Vehicles with third row manual seats 

1. 4.
   
   
   NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.
   NOTE: If equipped and the seat backrests are in the up position.

   On both sides, position the third row back seat headrest in full flat position.

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1. 5.
   
   
   NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.
   NOTE: If equipped and the seat backrests are in the up position.

   On both sides, position the third row back seat backrest in full flat position.

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Vehicles with manual liftgate 

1. 6.
   
   Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.

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1. 7.
   
   Insert flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover and press the liftgate latch manual release lever to the down position to release the liftgate latch.

   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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1. 8.
   
   Open the liftgate.

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Vehicles with power liftgate 

1. 9.
   
   
   NOTE: The third row power seat will not operate without the liftgate open.

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

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1. 10.
   
   Insert flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover and press the liftgate latch manual release lever down to release the liftgate latch.

   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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1. 11.
   
   Open the liftgate.

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All vehicles 

1. 12.
   
   Install the removed components.