Talk:Jeep Cherokee/Rear Hatch Won't Open or Won't Close

i have a 2006 cherokee sport 2.8 diesel. rear window catch is sticking a little when its opened and the catch is staying where it is meaning it wont close correctly untill spring mechanism is put in correct position. can anyone help me with this problem thanks barry?

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Thanks to whoever put this information up - my hatch was stuck closed, but your instructions were clear. Especial thanks for the wrench/nut sizes required, that was a huge help.

Thanks for a great post!
I am so glad i read this post! I read a previous post regarding this problem, which instructed you to break the panels apart to get to the hatch mechanism. I followed your instructions and got the hatch open(without breaking any panels)in minutes. Your steps were easy to follow and very descriptive. I kept hitting the remote lock/unlock button and pulling up the latch while watching the mechanism. Eventually, i understood exactly the parts you were referencing and what needed to be done to fix the problem. Only took minutes to fix. Re-attaching the panel was kind of a pain in the butt with one person. I broke off one of the main side brackets during one attempt(lol)but by the time i got in all panel screws and re-attached the inside hatch handle, you couldn't even tell as the panel was not "floppy" and loose at all. Thanks again for a great post! You saved me time, aggrevation and money.