Is there a way to open the R60 rear hatch door from the inside?

 

There is a button right under the hood latch for it

 

I have a 2011 R60. That would be a negative on the emergency latch.

I replaced my latch 4 years ago while it was still (barely) working. I would have to pull the handle 4 or 5 times to get the hatch open. Doing a little research I discovered that replacing the electric latch release with the hatch open takes about 15 minutes. Conversely, if the hatch is stuck closed it becomes a major operation. Ergo, I got when the gettin' was good, went down to the dealership, purchased the part and changed it myself right there in the parking lot in just a few minutes. My strong suggestion is that if there is any life left in that latch, get the hatch open and leave it open until you can replace the part.

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Which part did you replace? the handle itself? the latch in the bottom of the hatch?

 

Not the handle. The latch. I have also seen it called "Actuator Latch" or "Trunk Actuator Latch."

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#4 "Trunk Lid Lock"? mounted on the floor by the bumper?
I ask because mine does absolutely nothing quite often when i lift the emblem.

 

Yes, that is the part (#4). And you'd better replace it while you can still get that trunk open. 'Cause if that "actuator" fails 100%, getting the trunk open is a huge deal. Conversely, replacing the actuator with the hatch OPEN is a 15 minute affair.

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