How do you open a rear door on a 2001 Malibu when the child lock is engaged and the handle on the outside is broken?

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2015-07-15 18:58:20

If it's anything like the 1999, there should be a grommet on the frame that you can get to if you fold the seat down and pull the trim out of the way. It sits right in front of the child safety switch, giving you access.

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