What do you do when you can't get the hatch open on a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Answer 1

I had the same problem. I took mine to the Jeep dealership, they said it was a simple fix and and fixed it for free. temorary trick that works on jeep doors also is to push in on the hatch then pull up on the lever and lift open. it relieves some pressure on the latch mechanism so it ot perates. BODY SHOP guy can fix in 5 minutes, the cable that runs through the lock mechanism has slipped too far up, they will remove the rear panel that has carpet on it & see the lock & fix the cable, very simple!

Answer 2

On the inside dress panel left side you will see a small square removeable panel. Push on the top release button and remove panel. Reach through the insulation and there is a lever, push DOWN on it to UNLOCK hatch from outside open hatch

Answer 3

Call a locksmith or break a window.

Call a locksmith or break a window.

Answer 4

Call a locksmith or break a window.