Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Unlocking the tailgate manually
Fig. 212 shows opening the warning triangle holder and Fig. 213 shows the manual tailgate release inside the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 luggage compartment. This page gives the exact steps — including folding the rear bench backrest forward first — to reach the release when the electric tailgate mechanism can't be used.
Fig. 212 In the tailgate: opening the warning triangle holder
Fig. 213 In the luggage compartment: unlocking the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings- If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards.
- Remove items of luggage so that you can reach the tailgate from the inside.
- Turn the screw of the warning triangle holder 90° in the direction of the arrow.
- Open the warning triangle holder and take out the warning triangle.
- Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key.
- Insert the key bit in the tailgate opening and press the release lever in the direction of the arrow. At the same time, push the tailgate out until it opens.
Questions & answers
Unlocking the tailgate manually — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I unlock the Golf Mk7 tailgate manually from inside?
Fold the rear seat backrest forward, remove items if needed to reach the inside of the tailgate. Open the warning triangle holder, locate the emergency release lever behind it, and pull it to unlatch the tailgate.
Can I unlock the Golf Mk7 tailgate from outside if the battery is dead?
There is no external manual lock on the tailgate. You must access the internal emergency release through the cabin or boot.
Where exactly is the Golf Mk7 tailgate manual release?
Behind the warning triangle holder on the inside of the tailgate. The manual shows diagrams with the cover removal steps and the lever location.
