Remove back hatch panel - 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee

When all else fails, call a dealer.

from inside to the panel door ,on the middle is a cup hole (remove it)and open, after that open the door and remove the screws to the interior panel .you will see where the lutch it is stock with tar isolation ..clean that up and replace that draft hole with duct tape ..put everything back the interior panel screws .job done

Is it the back hatch? Can you pull the rod on the broke side & pull handle at the same time?

the release at the bottom of hatch can be ---rusted normal in northeast --- linkage popped or broken --linkage clip popped or broken --- need to crawl into back and remove the plug [ lower center of rear hatch panel will need a long screw driver and light will see linkage and latch push down on linkage arm and push open hatch when opened you can remove the rear panel and assess the problem but lube the latch and upper window latch

You need to remove the vinel panel from the rear hatch.Peal back plastic from access hole. Remove 4 hexnuts that hold the tag light , hatch switch and window controller assemply in place.Pop loose assembly from hatch, remove 2pl head screws that hold opner switch to assembly didconect wireing conector. install new switch.

usally,if there is a pull handle.2screws hold that on and then you can pull or gently pry off panel

Release and raise the rear hatch using either the unlock button on the inside of the driver's door or a keyless remote, locate the hatch release on the inside of the hatch, then depress the hatch pins using a flat-head screwdriver, and remove the hatch panel holding clips with the trim panel remover.

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Remove the rear hatch release panel with your hands, detach the release cable C-clip with the flathead screwdriver, then carefully pull the hatch wiring out with your hands.

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Remove the rear hatch release with the ratchet and socket.

your going to have to remove it from the inside, remove as many screws as you can that hold the panel on, then pry panel open until you can reach linkage to pop window and then linkage to open rear gate. good luck.

The glass hatch release handles fail all the time on these models (which is why the system was eliminated in 2009 models).

The glass hatch handle is $32 list from the dealer.

Removal and replacement requires a philips screwdriver and a 10mm socket and ratchet with extension.

Open the glass hatch by manually activating it through the access hole on the inside of the tailgate (small square panel covering it)

Remove the two philips screws and the one pop fastener holding the plastic trim on the back of the glass hatch handle area.

Remove the two 10mm nuts holding the handle on, unplug the wire and remove, noting the routing of the wiring on removal.

Reassemble in opposite order, being sure to route the wiring correctly.

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