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Matt Lowry Posted on Dec 14, 2014

2003 Saturn view rear hatch will not open what do I do how to fix that

I can not get it to unlock and open all the other locks work but the rear one!

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As the same with a trunk lock a foriegn object can can get in between the lock and latch. Lucky for you and even better if the back seats folds down you have an easier access. Now crawl into the rear taking with you a 2 screw drivers,pliers and needle nose pliers. look for something stuck in between the door and the jam if so try to pull it out. If you don't see anything try this, get one person to put key in door and another to push the electric lock while you push on door. If that doesn't work you'll have to rake the door panel apart be carefull not to break the plastic after 11 years it does become fragile. once inside the door try to release it manually the cable may have broken

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did you find a way i have the same problem

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Rear hatch will not open a a 2003 saturn vue

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SOURCE: My rear hatch will not

Sorry, I don't have the data now..... but.Some hatches have a manual release on the inside. There might be a small plate near the door center that you can remove and open the hatch with a screwdriver.

but...I'm not sure tho about your car.

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