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How to Open the Rear Tailgate of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In this short and simple guide, learn how to open the rear tailgate of the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf by following the instructions below. First, move to the rear of the vehicle and start opening the doors using your remote; you can press the tailgate release button directly from the remote.

At this point, press the handle to open and lift the tailgate, pushing upwards on the manufacturer's emblem; then, simply close the rear tailgate and lock the vehicle.


Updated on 10 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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