1995 Jimmy tailgate hatch wont open

[specter311]

i need some help the tailgate hatch on my 1995 jimmy wont open when i press the buttons inside and out and it makes a noise but the glass does not open....

 

[Molson02536]

i need some help the tailgate hatch on my 1995 jimmy wont open when i press the buttons inside and out and it makes a noise but the glass does not open....

If your lucky, it's the spring loaded plunger that pops up on the window when you push the release button. Try pulling up on the window when you hear the actuator release the widow lock.

If that does not work and the actuator does not release the lock on the window latch, here's the easy way to open the glass:

You just pull back the interior tailgate panel right above the bump in the middle where the latch is. There are no screws or bolts in that area, you can safely pull it back about 2 inches. Then you'll have to stuck your finger in and push down the release bar.

When you get your finger back there, you should be able to feel for the part that need to be pushed down. When that part is pushed down, the glass has been unlocked.

Now that the glass is unlocked, it and the tailgate can be opened. Now you can remove the interior tailgate panel, it has one screw on each side and easily lifts off.

The actuator that needs to be replaced costs $58 from the dealer so if you don't want to replace it yet, but still want to open the back. You can leave the panel off and just push the manual release level, until you can replace any broke parts.

Good luck and hope this helps.

 

[specter311]

If your lucky, it's the spring loaded plunger that pops up on the window when you push the release button. Try pulling up on the window when you hear the actuator release the widow lock.

If that does not work and the actuator does not release the lock on the window latch, here's the easy way to open the glass:

You just pull back the interior tailgate panel right above the bump in the middle where the latch is. There are no screws or bolts in that area, you can safely pull it back about 2 inches. Then you'll have to stuck your finger in and push down the release bar.

When you get your finger back there, you should be able to feel for the part that need to be pushed down. When that part is pushed down, the glass has been unlocked.

Now that the glass is unlocked, it and the tailgate can be opened. Now you can remove the interior tailgate panel, it has one screw on each side and easily lifts off.

The actuator that needs to be replaced costs $58 from the dealer so if you don't want to replace it yet, but still want to open the back. You can leave the panel off and just push the manual release level, until you can replace any broke parts.

Good luck and hope this helps.

ok i see what your saying and i see the clasp that holds the window shut but i cant locate a bar where would it be..thanks