2005 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 80

Emergency Release for Opening Tailgate 1. Peel back or slit the carpet 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. Tailgate-Mounted Spare If your vehicle has a tailgate 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: 3. Pry the release lever toward the passenger's side until the glass latch pops open. 4. Reattach the carpet securely. 1. Squeeze the release handle on the carrier arm. 2. Swing the carrier arm away from the tailgate, giving it a slight tug. 3. To close the carrier arm, latch by swinging it toward the tailgate. 2-14