Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Unlock the Tailgate of an Opel Zafira?

Model: Vauxhall Zafira Zafira B, A05, MK 2 - Years 2005-2011
Part: Checks and maintenance

This tutorial shows how to open a locked tailgate on an Opel Zafira, a simple operation to perform in an emergency. First, go to the rear of the vehicle, then recline the backrest of the rear seat using the appropriate lever. Next, position yourself inside the boot, locate the small plastic cap in the central lower area of the tailgate, and remove it. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the hole, turn it slightly counterclockwise, and open the tailgate.

Updated on 14 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Removing the Rear Tailgate Lock on an Opel Zafira
Removing the Rear Tailgate Lock on an Opel Zafira
Vauxhall Zafira (2005-2011 / Zafira B, A05, MK 2) This guide provides the main instructions for removing and replacing the rear tailgate lock on an Opel Zafira. First, open the boot tailgate and begi…
How to unlock the tailgate of the Zafira Tourer in case of emergency
How to unlock the tailgate of the Zafira Tourer in case of emergency
Vauxhall Zafira (2005-2011 / Zafira B, A05, MK 2) You are returning home from a car trip with your Opel Zafira and you can't open the trunk? Don't panic, to unlock it you will need a flat-head screwd…
How to remove the trunk of the Opel Zafira
How to remove the trunk of the Opel Zafira
Vauxhall Zafira (2005-2011 / Zafira B, A05, MK 2) Today we will see how to remove the trunk of the Opel Zafira model b on our own. To perform this operation, we need to open the tailgate and remove t…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Replace the Remote Battery for the Volvo XC40?

In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the battery in the remote for the Volvo XC40, a very simple and quick operation. For this, you will need a replacement battery of type CR2032 and possibly a small flathead screwdriver. First, remove the front cover by pressing the button on the metal ring, then locate the second button, press it as well, and remove the opposite cover. Next, open the circular cap, take out the old battery, and insert the new one in the opposite direction. Finally, reassemble everything.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos