No manual boot release was fitted by the factory until October 2002 .
This meant that in the case of an electrical malfunction, there was no way to open the boot hatch.
This problem could be remedied by the Do-It-Yourselfer for less than $25 in parts, unless you needed to spend an addition $40-odd to replace a superceded lock mechanism.
Associated Reading:
Manual Boot Release (2002 Models)
Associated Images (left to right):
- Owners Manual Instructions
- Parts Schematic
- Part Numbers (lock mechanism)
- Part Numbers (cable and pull ring)
