Not quite what you are looking for but here is how I did it on my 84 Westy.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=442754

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com

On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 4:31 PM Eric Caron <eric.caron@icloud.com> wrote:

> Hi List,
>
>         Bent posted on Facebook the start of a rear hatch release exchange
> program.  This lets those of us without a rear hatch release have one.
>
>         I’m looking forward to this.  I like the idea for safety but also
> I think it is will be easier for me and quieter to slip out the  back for a
> evening break and then back in.  Quieter then the slider I bet.
>
> Can someone describe to me what this actually looks like and where it
> comes out of the rear panel?
> I suspect I’ll want a handle to pull down from the inside once I figure
> this out.
>
> Also, there is apparently a rubber end or a plastic reproduction of the
> metal end.
>
> Anyone want to give me a description or recommendation?
>
> It is in a recent thread on the facebook van cafe group.
>
> Or, if you have a late model with the release tell me about it.
>
> I’m looking forward to the upgrade.  I already had made a habit of
> slipping out the back but this will make it much easier.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>