Opening the Liftgate When There Is an Electrical Failure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2007 GMC Yukon, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Liftgate & Trim Panel Plug

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Liftgate
2	Liftgate Trim Panel Plug Tip: Locate dimple on trim panel. Use a 1 1/16 inch hole saw to drill a hole through the trim panel. Using a flat-bladed tool, push down on the black bellcrank lever, through the access hole, to unlock the liftgate. Push open the liftgate from the inside. Install a new hole plug.