Procedures

Opening the Liftgate Without Electrical Power




1. Open the rear door.
2. Mark the location on each side of the endgate trim panel for the holes to be drilled using the following dimensions:

* Dimension (a) is 63 mm (2.5 in.) from the feature line on the endgate trim panel.
* Dimension (b) is 114 mm (4.5 in.) from the edge of the endgate trim panel.

3. Using a 22 mm (.875 in) drill bit, drill a hole in the endgate trim panel at the marked locations.
4. Insert a flat bladed tool in to the access hole and rotate the endgate latch clockwise to release.
5. Open the liftgate.
6. Open the endgate.




7. Plug the access holes using GM P/N 88954014.
8. If necessary, paint to match. Refer to Plastic Identification and Refinishing Systems () in Plastic Panel Information and Repair.