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Opening The Lift Gate When There Is An Electrical Failure (Aztec)

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  1. Open the rear door.
  2. Remove the rear seats. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- REAR 50-50 SPLIT or SEAT REPLACEMENT -- BUCKET .
  3. 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.
  4. Drill a hole at the marked locations using a 22 mm (.875 in) drill bit.
  5. Insert a flat bladed tool in to the access hole and rotate the endgate latch clockwise to release.
    Fig 1: Lift Gate Opening Procedure Electrical Failure (Aztec - 1 Of 2)
    G01518383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Open the liftgate.
  7. Open the endgate.
  8. Plug the access holes using GM P/N 88954014.
  9. If necessary, paint to match.
    Fig 2: Lift Gate Opening Procedure Electrical Failure (Aztec - 2 Of 2)
    G01518384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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