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Old May 19, 2022 | 03:45 PM
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How can i open the rear hatch without battery power or emergency cable?

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Old May 19, 2022 | 05:17 PM
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why do you say without cable I have never seen a car without it, it can be well hidden but its there. but if truly missing you can remove the rear shade to get more room and look for latch mechanism.
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Old May 19, 2022 | 06:12 PM
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i just happen to have these pics for you.

as dogs said, there is a little tail, get in there and reach under there to find it.




u r looking for that little tail. reach under the shade roll.

included as suggestion


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Sawzall will work.
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Originally Posted by ihatebarkingdogs
I like it.

Put some heat shrink over the swedges so you don't stick your finger with the bare wire strands feeling for it.
I’ve got to do that. Great idea.
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Thanks for the great info guys
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