In my 1984 300SD there is a "safety feature" mentioned in the owners manual. One person pulls the black loop handle at the bottom edge of the left rear seat cushion (may need to remove cushion) while a second person pushes the trunk latch button from the rear of the car and "voila". I think this was designed for you guys in New Jersey to get the body out in an emergency

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1984 300SD (bought new, sold it in 1988, bought it back 13 yrs. later)