hi everyone i use my element for camping and once you are in the car and close all of the doors its hard to get out.my simple solution was to remove the rear inside panel then i drilled a one inch hole in the center so i can put my finger in and move the lever.it works mint i can even close it by pulling it .be sure you make the right measurements before you drill it.and the hole is small that it doesnt look that cheesy.but to me the benifits outway the cosmetic damage.i wish some company would make a bolt on latch.