Disconnected battery now can't open tailgate need help

[milesz]

I have a 2001 X5 and disconnected the neg. post on the battery and closed the tailgate. Now I cant seem to get it open. Is there a manual release somewhere? How can I get it open?

[mrbmwx5]

See pic of the tap where my finger pointing at.

Remove the plastic plug from the inside the cargo area and pull it toward the interior.

[milesz]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

See pic of the tap where my finger pointing at.

Remove the plastic plug from the inside the cargo area and pull it toward the interior.

Thank you, thank you, thank you and finally thank you.

[faz]

Wow, you get a thank you from me too. Good to know for future.

[mrbmwx5]

^^ You all welcome.

[HPIA4v2]

I ran jumper cable from my other car last time. But this is good to know.