Slightly push up then down. This way the clutch will instantly unlock
Also change your battery.
Removing is also possible. Takes about an hour or two.
Moderator: RichardW
Slightly push up then down. This way the clutch will instantly unlock
This is exactly what I do but I disagree that it is instant. I find that you have move the tailgate up and down a couple of times to disengage the struts.
Oh the battery is definitely past its best as it's 7 years old. It's only the tailgate that finds it a problem, though. I can leave the car for several weeks and there's enough grunt to start the car without a problem. It's only the tailgate that's so sniffy about the battery and it just wouldn't matter with a manual tailgate.