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How to Open a Stuck Trunk on an Audi A4?

Model: Audi A4 B8 - Years 2007-2016
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this tutorial, you will see how to open a stuck trunk on an Audi A4, a very simple and quick operation to perform, for example, in case of a failure of the actuator for the lock. First, open the rear doors, then fold down the seatbacks using the appropriate levers. Next, go inside the trunk, remove the small indicated cover, and using the key or a small screwdriver, manually unlock the latch. At this point, you will be able to open the trunk and repair the faulty component.

Updated on 3 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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