Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate

1. Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of the liftgate in the center, to expose the access hole in the trim panel.
2. Use a tool to reach through the access hole in the trim panel.
3. Pry the left release lever up to the unlock position. Pry the right release lever up to unlatch the liftgate.
4. Reinstall the trim plug.

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