Opening the Liftgate When There Is an Electrical Failure (Aztek)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the rear door.
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.
Fig 1: Illustrating Drilling Locations (Aztek)
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Using a 22 mm (.875 in) drill bit, drill a hole in the endgate trim panel at the marked locations.
Insert a flat bladed tool in to the access hole and rotate the endgate latch clockwise to release.
Open the liftgate.
Open the endgate.
Plug the access holes using GM P/N 88954014.

Fig 2: View Of Access Hole Plug
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If necessary, paint to match. Refer to Plastic Identification and Refinishing Systems in Plastic Panel Information and Repair.