Volkswagen 1969 Model - Manual (Page 21)

...and under the rear hood of the Fastback Sedan
Here is another large luggage compartment which is
opened with the lever in the lock pillar of the left
door. The luggage compartment lamp only lights up
when the vehicle lights are on and goes out when
the hood is closed. To get to the engine, roll beck the floor covering and
lift the lid. The lid can be held up by hooking the left
handle into a bracket on the upper edge of the body
opening or taken out completely.
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