Rear hatch

[Barry822]

Just a quick question. My power rear hatch on a 2007 escalade won't open all the way. It starts opening and once it gets about half way up it closes again. I did some online research and it sounds like I have a weak hatch strut. And once the lift motor starts to overload it just closes the hatch. My question is, how do I manually get the hatch open?

 

[STORMIN08]

Can you not just lift it by hand ?

In my ltz burb, and former yukon...you could do either. Manual or power, just pull the lever.

 

[vinnyray]

My ltz burb wouldn't open by hand. I think you have to disable the auto lift to manually open... Mine was warranty so I didn't have to get it open.

My manual says to disable using the button near the front map lights

 

[Barry822]

Got it open. You have to disable the power tailgate with the switch by the sunroof. Friggin pain in the ass it failed while I'm camping.

 

[08grey]

Gas struts need replacing.

 

[gGM Fan]

Yes, replace the struts. I went to pep boys because of their lifetime warranty