How do you release the rear hatch with no power on 2012 Dodge Journey?

To release the rear hatch on a 2012 Dodge Journey without power, locate the manual release lever. This lever is usually found inside the cargo area, near the latch mechanism. You may need to remove a panel or access it through the lower part of the hatch. Pulling the lever will disengage the latch and allow you to open the hatch manually.