The powered boot release is based on a standard kit available from a number of sources. The solenoid is firmly bolted to the inner skin of the boot lid and the operating cable connected to the latch mechanism. The boot release button has been located on the driver's side centre console footwell trim, above the footwell light within easy reach. The button is wired such that the ignition must be on and, with the engine running, the handbrake applied in order for it to operate the boot release.

In parallel with the boot release button is a coded 433MHz RF receiver module operated by a remote key fob. This receiver, in common with the button, operates a relay which connects power through to the latch operating solenoid. With this system the boot can be opened remotely from outside the vehicle with the fob, however the internal release button will only operate the relay when the ignition is switched on to prevent the boot being easily opened if the unattended car is broken into.

The wiring from the solenoid (power plus earth) runs between the inner and outer boot lid skins and then follows the path of the OEM wiring harness down the passenger (near) side boot hinge. The wires are firmly clipped to the existing harness. The power feed is shared with that installed for the boot mounted CD autochanger but has its own in-line fuse located behind the footwell carpet on the passenger side where it can easily be accessed if required.

The boot release is wired with an additional relay fitted which operates in parallel with the boot release solenoid and provides a signal to the alarm not to operate when the boot is opened using the remote fob and the alarm is set, thus replicating this function when opening the boot using the key, and preventing the alarm sounding if the car is locked.