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1999 GMC Jimmy SLE 4x4 - Rear hatch door will not open. Need to access hatch door mechanism through interior panel. Can't get molding off because of tie down points ea side. Any sugg?


try using a slim jim tool to

try using a slim jim tool to manually open th door. or go by a body shop and have them open it for a couple of bucks

THX JERRY BUT A SLIM JIM

THX JERRY BUT A SLIM JIM WON'T DO IT. IT IS "ALL" ELEC. NO KEY ENTRY WHATSOEVER. SLIM JIM WILL NOT ACCESS RELEASE MECHANISM. ONLY WAY TO GET TO LATCH MECHANISM IS THROUGH INSIDE TRIM AND THAT IS THE PROBLEM... GETTING THE TRIM PANEL OFF. THANKS FOR POSTING THOUGH.

I had that exact problem with

I had that exact problem with my Jimmy. Unfortunately, the only solution was to get another door. Bought a used one for $350. My mechanic (who I trust completely and who has worked on my Jimmy for a long time), told me he could get it open, but it wouldn't shut tight again.

there is a manuel over ride

there is a manuel over ride for the rear lift gate, all you need is a screw driver, i wish i would of seen this post sooner, read on:

Procedures

Manual Override Description - Liftgate

If the vehicle loses battery power, or if the liftgate window power release electrical circuit is interrupted, you may open the liftgate window manually from inside of the vehicle.
Perform the following procedure:
Release the liftgate window before opening the liftgate.
Peel back the edge of the carpet slightly in order to expose the access hole in the trim panel. Begin peeling at the upper center of the carpet on the liftgate trim panel.
Reach through the access hole with a screwdriver in order to move the release lever toward the passenger side of the vehicle.
Open the liftgate using the liftgate handle.
Secure the loosened carpet to the liftgate trim panel.

Problem is most likely

Problem is most likely corrected by now. Post is knda old.

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