971 - Cant open tailgate
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Cant open tailgate
Hello,
I have a 2018 Panamera (971) with a failed tailgate actuator. The tailgate is closed and locked. I’ve already removed the accessible interior trim from inside the vehicle, but the trim piece directly over the latch cannot be fully removed from the inside.
I’m looking for the official TIS procedure for manually releasing the tailgate latch on the 971 in this situation. Specifically:
Thank you.
I have a 2018 Panamera (971) with a failed tailgate actuator. The tailgate is closed and locked. I’ve already removed the accessible interior trim from inside the vehicle, but the trim piece directly over the latch cannot be fully removed from the inside.
I’m looking for the official TIS procedure for manually releasing the tailgate latch on the 971 in this situation. Specifically:
- How to release the latch from inside after removing the accessible trim panels.
- Whether the recommended method is to pull the Bowden cable from the lock motor or to actuate the latch mechanism directly.
- The R&R (Remove & Install) procedure for the tailgate lock motor + Bowden cable.
Thank you.
