Honda Odyssey Owners Manual: When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate

Honda Odyssey Owners Manual / Handling the Unexpected / When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate

If you cannot open or close the tailgate or power tailgate, use the following procedure.

1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.
► Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth to prevent scratches.

Models with power tailgate

2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate while pushing the lever to the right.

Models without power tailgate

2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate while pushing down the lever with the flattip screwdriver.

What to do-Following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the vehicle checked.

When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure there is enough space around the tailgate, and it does not hit anyone or any object.

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