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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 538 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOPENING THE LIFTGATE WITHOUT ELECTRICAL POWER
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Opening the Liftgate Without Electrical Power

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Opening the Liftgate Without Electrical Power
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Fig 1: View Of Liftgate & Trim Panel Plug
GM1736709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Opening the Liftgate Without Electrical Power

Callout Component Name
1 Liftgate
2 Liftgate Trim Panel Plug

Procedure

  1. Locate dimple on trim panel.
  2. Use a 1 1/16 inch hole saw to drill a hole through the trim panel.
  3. Using a flat-bladed tool push down on the black bellcrank lever, through the access hole, to unlock the liftgate.
  4. Push open the liftgate from the inside.
  5. Install a new hole plug.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.