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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by zrtmatos, Jun 18, 2011.

  1. zrtmatos

    zrtmatos New Member

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    I closed my rear hatch in the middle of laying sound dampening material in the back area. I had removed the battery to get the area well insulated and it was still out when time ran out for the day. I go to open the back and find it is affected by the lack of power to the vehicle. :eek::eek::eek::eek:
    Now my trunk is locked and can't get it open. Is there a way to open the back that I am not aware of? Help from anyone please.
    :confused::confused::confused:
     
    #1 zrtmatos, Jun 18, 2011
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    Here are the directions from the owner's manual:
     

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    You could connect up another 12V source to the jump-start points in the engine compartment, that should provide power for the regular/electric trunk release (but I would be careful in case the leads you disconnected from the battery were both touching metal, which could cause a short).
     
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  4. zrtmatos

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    Thank you. This should be on the left or right side when I crawl back there tomorrow?
     
    #4 zrtmatos, Jun 18, 2011
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    Dead center, of the lower sill of the hatch. The diagram for Step 1 is the view looking straight back from the inside of the cargo area.

    The lever in Step 2 is small, so you'll have to feel around for it.
     
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    Thanks again. Hopefully should find it. Where did you get the pdfs on the prius?
     
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    mad-dog-one Prius Enthusiast

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    That's useful information that I should have already known. Thank you
     
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    This is another illustration of why there should be a visibly obvious and easily reachable manual hatch release from within.
     
    #9 zenMachine, Jun 19, 2011
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