How to Manually Open the Tailgate Lock - Nissan Micra K12

How to manually open the tailgate of your 2003 to 2010 Nissan Micra K12 if the car battery or the battery in your key fob is flat or if either the locking mechanism or handle switch are faulty. Useful links:
🚗 Key Lock Entry:
• Hidden Key Lock Entry ...
🚗 Tailgate Lock Mechanism Removal and Refitting:
• Tailgate Lock Mechanis...
🚗 Tailgate Lock Handle Removal and Refitting:
• Tailgate Handle and Sw...
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Useful Links:
🚗 Key Lock Entry:
czcams.com/video/uzFIP97j4Nw/video.html
🚗 Tailgate Lock Mechanism Removal and Refitting:
czcams.com/video/2djlWR95iaI/video.html
🚗 Tailgate Lock Handle Removal and Refitting:
czcams.com/video/-OMafIaj9DU/video.html

[@mrdleach6579]

Thank you! Not had boot access on my disabled mum's car for months... had our local mechanic look into it at the cost of £40, nothing. Now I've got the parts coming for £20 and can open it manually while I wait for the parts... Legend! Also love that you put text instructions on your videos, brilliant!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, I'm glad it helped !

[@ChrisWood-js5vy]

Thanks so much for this! I couldn't find the manual boot release switch, because I didn't realise the little plastic cover could be popped off. It was driving me crazy!
Your video made it all incredibly clear and easy. Thank you!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@rajeshv9140]

Thanks for the video 🙏🏻 . You are a saviour

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@kolinako6872]

Perfect video. Thankyou.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@ktly07]

Good job 👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks !

[@user-po9sg3ks4p]

Thanks 👍

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You're welcome !

[@Oh-Jay52]

nice one !!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks!

[@KrzysztofKomor]

Thanks for the video 🙏🏻 . You are a saviour.🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@Veveve1]

Legendary video. Beautiful and clear in a sea of fluffy hard to understand video's. Kudos

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@Veveve1]

@@screwsnutsandbolts I've replaced the latch but boot still won't open with button. Do you know what else I can try. Only have after market key.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

There could be a problem with the switch in this unit: czcams.com/video/-OMafIaj9DU/video.html

[@Veveve1]

@@screwsnutsandbolts nice one I've ordered a new switch

[@pristinehackinggroup4090]

Any chance can you upload a video on how to change the indicator bulb on the internal Dashboard please. I love the playlist you have. Keep going!!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks, I did that already: czcams.com/video/CaXtcyGZoQQ/video.html

[@LilifaGaming]

Hiya my boot wont open but im not sure if i need to replace the mechanism? How would i be able to tell if that is faulty? 😊

[@biscuitbiterla]

Thanks for all the helpful videos! Occasionally I can't open the tailgate at all, is there a way of knowing whether I'd need to replace the tailgate handle or lock?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks, it sounds like the switch in the handle is faulty but it's hard to tell, especially when the problem is intermittent. Can you feel the button in the handle click each time you press it or does it seem soft at times or not click occasionally ?

[@biscuitbiterla]

@@screwsnutsandbolts thank you for the reply! Yes I definitely feel the in-and-out clicking on the handle, it's the lock that unlocks some days and doesn't on others.

[@deejaymo2679]

​@@biscuitbiterlaI have the exact same problem. Sometimes it just randomly unlocks itself while I'm driving

[@claudialenz5325]

Nissan from 2004;)

[@nodarkthings]

I have an older Micra and it doesn't have that white switch. Any ideas?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

What year is your Micra ?

[@rstmg60]

Hi. Thanks for all these K12 videos. Could you please do one on replacing the fuel filler flap locking mechanism, ours has broken and I’ve had to remove the flap as there’s now no way to keep it closed. Thanks in advance.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Is the inner catch broken or part of the flap, or the cable ?

[@rstmg60]

@@screwsnutsandbolts Thank you for taking the time to reply. It’s the inner catch that the fuel flap clicks into and the cable pulls to release it, not the lever in the car. Our fuel flap won’t click shut so have had to remove it to get through an MOT.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome. Does the catch move in and out of the body when you pull the lever ?. If it does, could the metal receiver on the flap itself be bent out of shape ?

[@rstmg60]

Had a quick look and it appears to be correctly shaped but something seems to be missing that would latch the flap, is there a plastic part in there? If so then that part is broken/missing. I’ll need to replace that part, obviously it’s bolted on from the outside but I’m not sure how to get behind it to unhook the cable.

[@rstmg60]

@@screwsnutsandbolts Sorry, wrote a reply and I’m sure it went but can’t see it.
There doesn’t appear to be a catch, is it plastic? If so it broke off. There’s nothing for the flap “prong” to click into just a hole where it should be.

[@konstanting3400]

Just wondering if you can lock this up same way? 🔒🤔

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

I think it only releases the catch

[@omerkaratas5875]

Which year is this car

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

This is a 2003 K12 Micra

[@amigachris]

Typically it's a Renault part that fails, pity they didn't just use a key and cable release like the old models....

[@nodarkthings]

Typical! Mine doesn't have one!

[@alialrubarma]