2000 Jeep Cherokee 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport Rear hatch won'

2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIZIGDIZZY
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The hatch handle lifts but doesn't engage the mechanism. There is no resistance as you lift the handle. Have tried pushing in as I lift several times. Also tried locking and unlocking several times. Nothing. Any Help? Thanks in advance.
Mar 4, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You need to remove the inner panel to access the handle. Chances are the handle has broken or the linkage has come apart.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Mar 4, 2010 at 10:35 AM
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