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Guess I didn't think about backing out the bolts holding the gas struts on.<br />Maybe, before you go to the (st)dealer $ , price how much a new set of struts cost. Maybe economical to cut the darn things with a dremel or hacksaw, again being mindful of the pressure.<br />Good luck and let us know what happens.
Don't know for sure. I have never had to take neither one of mine off.<br />It may just snap in like some door panels do, but I would think there are some screws to help hold it on and they would be accessible with hatch closed if I'm not mistaken.
Re: rear hatch on Jeep Cherokee won't open
Not a good day for the home team. Got most of the screws out except the two behind the struts because you can't get the second bolt out of the bracket with the strut closed over it. Thought I'd try to get the bottom of the panel pulled away enough to catch the linkage and pop the hatch but I couldnt get it to budge. There must be some kind of clips that hold the bulk of the panel on. Not knowing where they were or if there was a special tool used to reach them I felt it was prudent not to yank and start bustin' em all up. When I take it to Jeep or my own mechanic I'll keep an eye on them and let y'all know how they did it. Thanks for your help fellas! [links]
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Re: rear hatch on Jeep Cherokee won't open
Ever since i bought my 97 Grand Cherokee 3 years ago the deck lid has rattled. Replaced the rubber bump stops, I adjusted the striker in, adjusted the bumpers far enough i had to push in the lid every time i opened it. But, it still rattled. After looking at the latch, i noticed the plastic area where the striker goes it was chipped and worn. This solved the rattle issue for good, and i don't have to push in the lid when opening!! It almost feels as though something is wrong since it's so quiet going down the road now. This is an excellent product and only takes about 20 minutes to install, if not less. A+++++
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