1995 Jeep Cherokee tailgate

1995 JEEP CHEROKEE
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PALLIDIN
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1995 Jeep Cherokee V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

My tailgate is ajar. I cannot open it or force it closed it just seems stuck. Can anyone anvise as to how to open the tailgate manually by bypassing the locks and handle assembly. Any pics would be a great asset. A body shop open it once and said that the latch assembly clip was undone. I now live 300 miles from a body shop in the nothern bush and I am going to have to do this one myself with your help.
Thank you in advance for your time.

Dan
Apr 5, 2009 at 4:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Dan, it sounds like the same problem. You will need to remove the door panel from the inside to access the linkage. Once you remove it, chances are you will see the linkage that has come apart. I'm sorry but I don't have any pictures.

Let me know if you run into trouble.
Apr 7, 2009 at 8:19 PM
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