Chevrolet BLAZER 2002, Owner'S Manual

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Emergency Release for Opening Endgate
1. Peel back or slit the carpet locally to expose the
access hole in the trim panel.
2. Use a thin object to
reach through the
access holes in both
the trim panel and the
hardware cover.
3. Pry the release lever toward the passenger’s side
until the glass latch pops open.
4. Reattach the carpet securely.
Endgate-Mounted Spare (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has an endgate
-
mounted spare tire
carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to
open the glass.
Here’s how to move the arm:
1. Squeeze the release handle to free the carrier arm.
2. Swing the carrier arm away from the endgate.
You may need to give it a slight tug.
3. Latch the carrier arm by swinging it toward
the endgate.