The liftgate lock on the Chevrolet HHR is operated electrically, either using the remote key fob or the door lock button. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened using the liftgate handle.
In the case of electrical failure, the lock can be operated manually from inside the vehicle, after a service access plug is removed.
TIP:Â Do NOT attempt to remove the liftgate trim panel when the liftgate is locked shut.
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the plug from the trim panel (fig.12).Â
Use a light to locate the bellcrank lever, a small metal arm located below and to the left of the access hole (fig. 13).Â
Use a thin, long (6 in, 150 mm) flat bladed tool to slowly push the release lever rearward, until the latch releases (fig. 14).Â
Open the liftgate using the liftgate handle.
Refer to SI document 1615300 for more details.
- Thanks to Robert Huber and Tom Sklenar
In the case of electrical failure, the lock can be operated manually from inside the vehicle, after a service access plug is removed.
TIP:Â Do NOT attempt to remove the liftgate trim panel when the liftgate is locked shut.
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the plug from the trim panel (fig.12).Â
Use a light to locate the bellcrank lever, a small metal arm located below and to the left of the access hole (fig. 13).Â
Use a thin, long (6 in, 150 mm) flat bladed tool to slowly push the release lever rearward, until the latch releases (fig. 14).Â
Open the liftgate using the liftgate handle.
Refer to SI document 1615300 for more details.
- Thanks to Robert Huber and Tom Sklenar
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