Rear hatch upgrade

[chris_clark1979]

I've got a 2000 LE. I have no switch or lever to open the rear hatch. Has anybody upgraded there's to a electric release?

[Towncivilian]

You are referring to the rear glass hatch, correct? I'm not aware of anybody retrofitting it, nor have I ever looked into doing so. I don't remember which years have the option.

[chris_clark1979]

Either the glass or the main hatch or both. I'm getting sick of having to use a key. Which I'm sure I'm not the only one.

[overwest]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGkJB1V90es[/youtube]

You're talking something along the lines of this? I figure it could be done. It's not going to be very easy though. A wiring guru would have to be in charge of a project like this.

[fueler]

you dont have a button on your drivers side door to open it? mines next to the fuel door button

[chris_clark1979]

Yea overwest just like that but that tahoe works of the factory remote. I want it to work off a switch and a remote. I know all i need is a actuator and a button in the dash and the wiring ran to work off the switch. As far as the remote i have to get a alarm then wire the alarm in.
I will not drill a hole anywhere to mount the switch.
I've been trying to find a factory switch for under the radio but no luck. Does anybody know what all the blanks are for? I have the 2 seat heaters and that's all.

fueler- I have no switch for the rear hatch. And my gas door is cable driven..

[saveth]

you dont have a button on your drivers side door to open it? mines next to the fuel door button

I have an 01 LE and I don't have that button. Anyone have a pic?

[chris_clark1979]

I've seen some with the button around the side mirror adjusters. And some on the drivers door under the armrest.

[Qxxx4]

The button for the glass hatch was only offered on 99.5 and up qx4, I think the pathy got the button in'01

[zach7685]

Pathfinder got it in 2003 if I remember correctly

[Camelfilter]

Shoot, I don't have a hatch quick release button!







But...I do have a rear Spare Tire Carrier though!!

[RC_51]

A little blurry..but here is a photo for those that asked. I've got a QX.

[Towncivilian]

Has anybody examined exploded parts views to determine what is required to retrofit this button? Is the open mechanism electronic or does it simply pull a cable to open the hatch just as the gas filler lid does?

[saveth]

That's an option I wish I had. I hate opening the rear glass because I have to use the key and it locks all the doors in order to open the rear glass.

[Buzzman]

That's an option I wish I had. I hate opening the rear glass because I have to use the key and it locks all the doors in order to open the rear glass.

I second that wish.