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Opening Liftgate Without Electrical Power

Fig 1: Opening Liftgate When There Is Electrical Failure

GM1575716

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout

Component Name

1

Liftgate Trim Panel Plug

Procedure

From inside the vehicle lower the second and third, if applicable, row seats.
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the access plug from the liftgate lower interior trim panel.
Push on a silver lever located on the right just through the access hole to unlock the liftgate.
Open the liftgate from the outside of the vehicle using the exterior handle.