[Dybbuk]

Method Two: Note this will not work on latches with the plastic lift handle. Look underneath the Jeep between the bumper and the gas tank. You are now looking at the bottom side of the cargo floor. You should see the two metric 15mm nuts that secure the striker bracket to the floor of the Cherokee. This bracket holds the hatch closed. A tow hitch bracket or gas tank skid plate may block your access to the striker nuts. If you can see the nuts, use a metric socket and socket wrench to remove the nuts securing the striker plate. The hatch should now swing open. You can now reinstall the striker to the floor and retighten the two nuts.

[matador]

(1) Remove the 4 screws at the top. (2) Along the lower edge of the rear window, using your fingers, gently pry the edge of the plastic cover away until the 4 snap fasteners pop free along the lower edge of the rear window. You will have to pull the plastic about 3 inches from the window before the fasteners release. (3) This will allow you to pry the plastic cover open far enough use a flashlight and examine the latch mechanism. (4) Reach in and down and manually pull the latch lift bar up to release the latch and open the hatch. here

[ZeroPoint]

PROBLEM: Rear hatch won't close because lock mechanism is stuck (sprung) in closed position while hatch is open preventing the closure of the hatch. [links]

[JoesphCros]

Finally, test the tailgate for proper function and reinstall the plastic trim panel and any other parts that were removed. [links]

[agp]

POWER LIFTGATE RELEASE SYSTEM
Check fuse No. 8 in junction block. Junction block is located on steering column support bracket. If fuse is okay, reinstall fuse and go to next step. If fuse is blown, use wiring diagram as a guide to check for cause of blown fuse and repair as necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Replace fuse and recheck system operation.
Using a voltmeter, measure voltage between ground and fuse No. 8 connector, B+ circuit terminal (Pink/White wire). If battery voltage is not present, repair open B+ circuit between Power Distribution Center (PDC) and junction block. If battery voltage is present, go to next step.
Remove liftgate trim panel. See LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect liftgate flip-up push button switch 2-pin connector. Using voltmeter, check voltage between ground and liftgate flip-up push button switch 2-pin connector terminal No. 2, fused B+ circuit (Pink wire). If battery voltage is not present, repair open B+ circuit between junction block and liftgate flip-up push button switch 2-pin connector. If battery voltage is present, reconnect liftgate flip-up push button switch 2-pin connector and go to next step.
Press liftgate flip-up push button switch. Using voltmeter connected to ground, backprobe liftgate flip-up push button switch 2-pin connector terminal No. 1, liftgate flip-up push button switch output circuit (Orange/Pink wire). If voltage is not present, replace liftgate flip-up push button switch. If voltage is present, leave liftgate flip-up push button switch pressed and go to next step.
Disconnect liftgate lock motor connector. Liftgate lock motor is integral to liftgate latch mechanism. Using a voltmeter, check voltage between ground and liftgate lock motor connector terminal No. 3, liftgate flip-up push button switch output circuit (Orange/Pink wire). See Fig. 1. If battery voltage is not present, repair open liftgate flip-up push button switch output circuit. If battery voltage is present, release liftgate flip-up push button switch and go to next step.
Fig. 1: Identifying Liftgate Lock Motor Connector Terminals
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[phy]

My rear hatch lock mechanism stopped working a few months ago and was in the unlocked position. Recently, the actuator came to life and locked. Now my hatch door and rear window are locked closed. The doors of the vehicle unlock/lock fine. I am unable to get into the back of my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is there any way to open the rear hatch?

[akwala]

Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity across liftgate lock motor (limit switch) terminals No. 3, liftgate flip-up push button switch output circuit (Orange/Pink wire) and No. 4, liftgate glass limit switch output circuit (Orange/Brown wire). With liftgate latch unlocked, continuity should exist. With liftgate latch locked, continuity should not exist. If continuity is not as specified, replace liftgate lock motor. If continuity is as specified, reconnect liftgate lock motor connector and go to next step.
Disconnect liftgate flip-up release solenoid 2-pin connector. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between ground and liftgate flip-up release solenoid 2-pin connector terminal No. 1, ground circuit (Black wire). If continuity does not exist, repair open ground circuit. If continuity exists, leave liftgate flip-up release solenoid connector disconnected and go to next step.
Press liftgate flip-up push button switch. Using a voltmeter, check voltage between ground and liftgate flip-up release solenoid 2-pin connector terminal No. 2, liftgate glass limit switch output circuit (Orange/Brown wire). If voltage does not exist, repair open liftgate glass limit switch output circuit. If voltage exists, replace liftgate flip-up release solenoid.

[GoldRush]

LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove screws securing liftgate trim panel to liftgate. Using trim stick, starting at bottom of liftgate trim panel, gently pry around perimeter of liftgate trim panel. Remove liftgate trim panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.

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[jnishioka11]

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+++++ more

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