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How do you open a 94 Astro rear door gate that is stuck shut One side of the top door hatch wants to open but the left hand side will not release. This is a dutch door system.?
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This gate uses two solenoids to pull the latches open, one per side. GM uses a really cheezy little clip to make sure the rod that unlatches the hatch stays attached to the solenoid. Take the screws out of the trim on the inside of the hatch and pull it as far out on the bottom as you can without breaking something. There should be an opening on either side that you can get your fingers in and grab the rod. Pull it toward the center and the latch will open. After the hatch is open you can finish taking the plastic trim off and replace that miserable little clip. Then it's just a matter of getting the trim back on and you are done.
EDIT: If you prefer an easier method, push the side that will partially open, locking it back completely. Then retry opening.
Exactly what I needed to tackle this problem; thanks! I should point out that to get the trim off the upper door requires removal of the inside door handle. The handle has clips that cover to 10mm bolts. After removal of the handle and the above mentioned screws,
prior that baby up as described. Note that in addition to screws, there are approximately four spring clips along the bottom of the trim, one up each side and three at the top.
Slide a putty knife between the trim and vehicle to pinch the springs and help release the trim.
The culprit clip was previously described as "cheezy'; well stated! I chose not to replace the clip, but instead purchased a small 'hitch clip' that simply snapped onto the end of the rod and keeps it in position. Cost: 39 cents plus tax. I did take some photos of the opening and replacement for future reference. If I can figure out how to post to this question, the photos will appear shortly. Hope you already have door conquered, but
thanks for helping me with mine.
Photos, I hope:
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