How To Manually Open Trunk Hatch Toyota Prius Gen II 2004-2009 When Battery Is Dead or Disconnected

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5 жыл бұрын

How would you open the trunk of a Toyota Prius when the auxiliary 12V battery is dead, disconnected or inoperative. You can't use the key to unlock because there is no keyhole in the rear door also known as hatch or boot.
It is actually quite easy. In this video, young mechanic Aiman will show you how to manually open the trunk of Toyota Prius Gen II I4 1.5L Hybrid Synergy Drive. Second generation 2 Toyota Prius include model years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Flip Down the Rear Seats
Step 2: Pull Back the Carpet to Expose the Tool Box
Step 3: Pull Back the Tool Box Lid
Step 4: Remove the Cover
Step 5: Pull the Door Lever a.k.a manual release lever
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Recording Date: November 29, 2018
Video URL: • How To Manually Open T...

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@TheArthurfonzarelli 8 күн бұрын

It's funny to me that people are complaining about how hard this is. Try it in a Porsche where you'll need to build, or buy their wiring thingy to power the vehicle and unlock your "frunk" to get to the dead battery. This is so simple. Thanks for the video!

@oriongeuse Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch I'm 6' 4" Not sure what torture mechanic decided this was a viable way to open the hatch

@maureendonnelly9075 3 ай бұрын

I’m only 5’8.5 and 70 yo female that still enjoys camping. I’m thinking the same thing with a few more mutterings under my breath.

@shenuhf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I also disconected my 12V battery and clossed the hatch door distractedly and was able to open it thanks to your video👍

@DJAAAye 3 жыл бұрын

@stevoxyz1 2 жыл бұрын

Just did the same myself, great video, now It won’t take me longer to re open the boot than it would be to replace the battery

@ThomasHutegger 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this very informative and clear video! Not sure what the toyota engineers thought when they designed that “feature”, maybe it was a disgruntled employee, who’s revenge is felt across the globe by all prius owners… Your video about how to replace the 12V battery is next on my list! 😊

@girijaa1 3 жыл бұрын

Had this issue today. Trunk door locked when I removed the old battery. Thank you for your help! Great job!

@Matthew2819_ 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB DUDE! I’m going through this right now 😭😭😭

@Panicnow2207 2 жыл бұрын

No need to open the hatch back to jump start the car. Use an 8-foot jumping cable to get to the battery through the back door. We tried to open the hatch back unsuccessfully, then tried the cable through the car back door without any problems.

@RobertGolden1952 3 ай бұрын

Also possible from under the Prius hood

@yogibeer9319 3 жыл бұрын

Another COOL video on the Prius! I was trying to see how to open mine because of outside latch failure. Thanks again!

@Gazza-zg2tr 6 ай бұрын

Ah mate ,thanks so much just bought a Prius and its been standing for eighteen months hence couldnt open the the rear trunk batteries are out of action,your a star tomorrow i will attempt to open it cheers.

@kevingrossman5561 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Just the detail and info needed Thank you for posting this!

@kwemewarmon8043 8 ай бұрын

Wow!! I had watched two other KZfaq videos before I watched yours! I love your step by step method. Great job! Time for me to go try it!

@burningdinosaurs801 5 жыл бұрын

Have a great day!Thank you!

@citadel7925 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you men. Opened the back of my Toyota prius plug-in! The battery was dead!

@TbsTurtl3 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job man! It helped me out big time I had a customer getting mad because I couldn’t open his trunk. Opened his trunk and he wanted to be best friends! 🤦🏽‍♂️

@EyeOnAiman 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to have been of service! Thanks for watching!

@miroslaw5615 2 жыл бұрын

Read Prius Use Manual people! It saves s lot of frustration!

@markw4206 4 жыл бұрын

Great. Very clear and helpful, with no unrelated chat.

@augustmohr9821 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.That close-up of the latch let me know what to look for. In my 2009 Prius, there is no plastic cover, you access the release lever from up under the edge of the trim plastic. The lever is yellow chrome compared to everything else that is black. It has a slot in the middle for grabbing it with a screwdriver tip. There is not enough room for two fingers to get behind it, as was suggested on another page. While lying on my belly across the car from the rear side door to above the spare tire, holding myself up with my left arm while trying to manipulate the lever with my right hand, I couldn't tell that I had released anything. There was no obvious click or pop. I had to push up on the trunk with my head to see that it had released, and a soon as I relaxed, it latched again. I stuck my screwdriver into the upper part of the latch to keep it from closing when I let go. Thanks again for clear instructions. You got me there.

@jamzflat123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much! This was super helpful! We actually got the back open!!

@timothyjohnson4285 Жыл бұрын

Thank you VERY much for the outstanding information!! Much appreciated!! [ tip: please get BRIGHTER 🔦]

@briroe9 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! My Prius was completely dead when I came out of a supermarket in the middle of a snowstorm. It probably would have taken hours for AAA to show up. I was able to open the trunk, get to the battery and finger-tighten the loose connection to get it started again. Excellent work!

@yusefkhan1752 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Aiman. Outstanding video. I salute you. Great explanations.

@eddyjawed4871 3 жыл бұрын

I have Lexus CT200H but its the same stupid system. Thank you sir very much you really helped me out today in a big way!

@calcanadian 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! The manual was poorly written, and had inadequate pictures. The key point for me was that I had to pull the little lever OUT, not up or down.

@inventorpaul 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent description. Thanks so much!

@chrispowers345 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Aiman! Well done and very clear.

@johnmunteanu84 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man. Saved me a bunch of time figuring this out on my own. Great, easy to follow instructions. Keep up the great work!

@miroslaw5615 2 жыл бұрын

Just read the user manual. No need to spend bunch of time figuring this out.

@arnoldtarbooz1420 Жыл бұрын

thanks - it helped even though I do not have ine-tuition because I have a large school loan because of all the tuition I paid.

@mrrandyleighton 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I can't believe how poorly these things are designed. Who would design a car that fails to operate normally without power? Mine has a dead batter and I can't even roll it off the driveway without watching dozens of tutorials. My normal car just shifts to neutral and is ready to push. No fan of electric cars here! But thank you so much for helping!!!!!

@elliotmann9787 Жыл бұрын

I knew there had to be a way to open it! Thanks.

@SuperNovaHeights_ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This helped me out a lot

@michaelkern8856 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much appreciate the info. I had this happen to me last year.

@michaelcontreras892 3 жыл бұрын

I'm subscribing just after watching this one video. Thank you so much.

@joshuaquinn7858 Жыл бұрын

Skip to the end of this video this guys making it as long as possible

@rosariopaiva8831 6 ай бұрын

❤muchísimas gracias, ya estaba enloquecida 😊

@nehadedani4064 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! It’s super helpful

@cjtoler9726 3 жыл бұрын

Very succinct explanation! Thanks.

@fabioferreira8391 Жыл бұрын

excellent video! any feedback on a 3rd generation Prius?

@walteralexandercacereshurt986 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing blessings

@nurmix 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, exactly what I needed!

@ceciliacorina 3 жыл бұрын

You are a literal lifesaver

@ididitfinallythankyou Жыл бұрын

I needed it today. Thanks for the help.

@MrJackGiacomo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m probably going to have them custom drill a key switch or lock mechanism there if this happens again this is second time 12 volt dies I’m certain they both ran their course in battery life how long does a hybrid battery last ? My Prius is a 2011 year bought in 2015 they said Toyota dealer that anything that could go wrong with it did before I bought it as in new hybrid battery and new connectors .

@mustafaalbayati6129 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful video, Thank you brother

@zeeker1976 4 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation. Great vid!

@enginbudak2894 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, this information was useful to me

@robertamorin3194 4 жыл бұрын

You did a wonderful job explaining how to do this! Thank you !! Hope to see more from you!

@niteblaster1 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video thx 😎 That's same as my 2008 Avensis, have you got a video of replacing the lock and actuator😀

@billyjoelism Жыл бұрын

Hi ,nice and helpful vid thks. Can you make a vid on locking out the car problem issue please

@mfacollection8229 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and detailed 👌

@csramotorsports7696 4 жыл бұрын

very nice thank you

@user-ue1xd9xu3k Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@SKARFACEVIDEOS 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!!!!

@larachicago2252 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great Video!!😀😀

@EyeOnAiman 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thank you so much!

@guyavni728 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, you saved me a trip to the mechanic!

@EyeOnAiman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out for you, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and thanks for watching...

@marxsinfo 4 жыл бұрын

Great job kid .. you will help a lot of people. Thank you .. keep it going-->>>>>

@alientrade 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thanks.

@user32186 3 жыл бұрын

Me too I was closing the door while thinking if I was going to be able to open it thank you

@adrees 2 жыл бұрын

Short and sweet. Good job.

@clarkelliott3962 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not easy to find if you don't know what you are looking for...

@russellscheedel7716 Жыл бұрын

Best hack to open up the trunk. Get a battery pack with the OBD port connector, plug it in, push trunk release button. FINISHED. Now go change the rear battery.

@kamili2711 3 жыл бұрын

Bro 😎 you’re really good, simple and neat instructions. Keep up the good work

@EyeOnAiman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@anthonyvanosenbruggen9660 9 ай бұрын

I found this very helpful..my battery went flat because the ABS system pump would not turn off.

@7656476 3 жыл бұрын

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@golfood7037 3 жыл бұрын

Useful video. Thank You

@rubensanchez9760 Жыл бұрын

Great and simple video !! Thanks!!

@user-jp9gr7ik8x 2 ай бұрын

👍 Thank you, good simple explanation without wasting time! Is this similar with the 2011 prius? It appears to be similar? 😊

@Jake.24v 2 жыл бұрын

You are a lifesaver!

@BrightonBeachNews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@nasirhazarbus312 Ай бұрын

Thanks mate, you are a legend ❤

@annweeden3477 Жыл бұрын

Thanks much! Saved me on that one.

@annefitzsimmons4645 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are awesome!

@avidmario4111 5 ай бұрын

Very well explained!!!

@kevinmetcalf6371 3 жыл бұрын

Great job

@franklinorellana2866 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great video

@abdulrahmandistributorandh2740 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks that was so helpful

@lahoz6 3 жыл бұрын

Than you, thank you very much!!!

@chloem.3949 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brie5737 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you much

@neuera1157 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! this info still useful!!!

@skylinertheeditor Жыл бұрын

Thanks helped me alot 😊

@CH-jz2xz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ElementsBJJCanada 2 жыл бұрын

You are my hero bro!

@jessicabisor232 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU

@rhroney1 7 ай бұрын

thank you

@muhammedali4919 Жыл бұрын

Video worked thanks

@okayyano7343 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question. I’m not sure if you’ll be able to help. Hello, I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I have a 2005 Toyota Prius. We installed a new battery to the car and the car won’t start. Is there anyway you can publish a video on this? Thank you. Love your videos!

@enriquevaldez2259 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This helped a lot

@sherazali6739 2 жыл бұрын

That was very useful... thnx

@macksoneh 3 жыл бұрын

Love your free harbor freight flashlight

@taniyaferdinandez6576 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you...

@Ljblossom 6 ай бұрын

What do you know about replacing the hatch latch? The plastic piece/handle? is loose - actually coming off on the right- because the small plastic pin has broken. It is taped right now.