Honda Pilot Owner's Manual page 150

Tailgate and Glass Hatch
On Touring models
Make sure the shift lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Push the release lever to the right as
shown.
If you need to unlock the tailgate
manually, it means there is a
problem with the tailgate. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
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Except Touring models
If you cannot open the tailgate,
remove the cover on the back of the
tailgate (see page 145 ). Make sure
the shift lever is in the Park (P)
position. Push the release lever to
the right as shown, then pull the
outer handle to open the tailgate.
2009 Pilot
Glass Hatch
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON
To open the glass hatch, press the
glass hatch release button on the
tailgate.
To close the glass hatch, lower it and
press on the handle until it latches.