B8 Passat Estate tailgate won’t unlock

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AlfiePassat
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Passat model: B7

B8 Passat Estate tailgate won’t unlock

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My tailgate refused to unlock this week. I tried to use the manual lever behind the tailgate trim but this didn’t work. After finding a YouTube video of the same problem it appears to be a common problem on these cars. It’s possible to remove the trim from the inside with the door closed this allows access to the lock which can be unbolted and the tailgate opened. I eventually released the seized lock but even using WD40 on it this would still stay closed so I ordered a replacement from VW new part number 5TA 827505 D at a cost of £56 this was fitted and I now have a tailgate that works ok. Be warned if your lock starts playing up and refuses to open order a new one other wise you might have locked tailgate.
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