Date:         Sun, 4 Dec 2011 09:00:19 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
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Yes, if you get the rear panel off then you can access the really simple release mechanism. Be careful with the rod that extends from electric lock actuator to the lock mechanism proper. There is a small white plastic part where the rod connects to the lock, easily broken.

alistair


On 2011-12-04, at 8:29 AM, craig cowan wrote:

> No internal release (I think that was on westy models only). If need be I
> can open it up from the inside, but even then.... is it possible to pop the
> hatch?
> 
> -Craig
> 
> 
> On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 11:13 AM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> My guess is that the spring action of the button is independent of
>> the powerlock system and might require lubrication.  Doesn't your year
>> van have an inside release?  I'd surely hate to have to remove the
>> panel from the inside...
>> 
>> George/ATL
>>