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Emergency Opening of the Boot

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Body

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If the boot lock is damaged and cannot be opened using the external handle, access the boot by folding down the rear seat backrest and locating the manual emergency opening mechanism: right at the lock housing, there is a plastic cap with the symbol of the car and the boot open; remove this cap to reach the tab that allows manual unlocking of the lock; once the boot is open, you can proceed with replacing the lock itself.


Updated on 17 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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