Thanks for the comments on my write-ups. I'll try to get a write-up done for you on the hatch release in the near future.

It will not be difficult for you to add an electric trunk pop as I've found a simple way to attach to the mechanism lever. I didn't even have to drill any holes. You will need to run some extra wires of course for the relay etc. I'll try to get some pics soon and do a write up on the wiring. I'm also searching for parts for an auto-opening rear hatch.

In this photo from my Trunk Pop Tech Tip
http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=7&topic_id=69242&mesg_id=69242&listing_type=search
you can see the trunk release solenoid cable entering from the lower left corner of the photo.