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Opening the Liftgate Without Electrical Power Aztek


    Object Number: 1245602  Size: SH
  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:
  3. • 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.
  4. Using a 22 mm (.875 in) drill bit, drill a hole in the endgate trim panel at the marked locations.
  5. Insert a flat bladed tool in to the access hole and rotate the endgate latch clockwise to release.
  6. Open the liftgate.
  7. Open the endgate.

  8. Object Number: 1245606  Size: SH
  9. Plug the access holes using GM P/N 88954014.
  10. If necessary, paint to match. Refer to Plastic Identification and Refinishing Systems in Plastic Panel Information and Repair.