Thanks for the suggestions. I will be going back to where it is stored in a few days. Ill see if I can locate a hatch (although I didn't see one) or try using the cigarette lighter to see if I can make it go up.
On my Velocity- there was an black or orange (I cannot remember at this point) round hatch that could be removed, giving access to the lower hatch motor pin. Removing this pin allowed you to lift the engine hatch about 1 foot. I then had to disconnect the hatch motor power wires. It was a bit tricky to do but otherwise a workable back door.