When You Cannot Open The Tailgate - Honda CR-V 2017 Owner's Manual

When You Cannot Open the Tailgate

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What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure:
Models with power tailgate
Screwdriver
Models without power tailgate
Screwdriver
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1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
Cover
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while pushing the lever to the right using a
flat-tip screw driver.
Lever
Lever

1When You Cannot Open the Tailgate

Following up:
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.