Rear Hatch Latch Repair Jeep Cherokee XJ

Your rear Hatch won't open? This is how to repair a common problem with the Jeep Cherokee XJ Latch handle
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[@Jurnymn]

Thanks for the video. Just picked up another XJ, this one is a 2001 and has that problem. You video gives me insight before I get started.

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@intothebrandy4464]

Thanks for this. I actually have an issue with netting drawn into the lock, and I've been putting it off for years, but this video is perfect for showing everything I need.

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@officialWWM]

I’ve been meaning to do this job for soooo long. Thanks for the video.

[@MajorWeakness]

Hope it helps

[@kennethWRX]

Good video straight to the point and edits out the bs good job man

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you

[@rogeredrinn4592]

I've been fighting this rear latch problem for at least 10-years. All kinds of crazy solutions that didn't last. Got tired while trying to drill out the rivet that holds the root problem, the spring steel clip the doesn't hold the threaded rod.
In frustration, I got on Amazon searched for Cherokee rear latch, low and behold, didn't find one but two replacement latch assemblies. My key was a different way to hold the threaded rod.
Be another week before it arrives but the holder is at least different.
At $17 a bargain if it solves the damn rear latch.

[@MajorWeakness]

I didn't realize amazon had that! Great to know

[@sandbox_adventures]

Thanks for the heads up on those plastic “Christmas” tree clips for the hatch liner! Our current project unfortunately will require some lol

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice work Major.Thanks for the zip tie tip.👍👍💪

[@joshmarra6199]

Just did the exact repair thanks man! Worked great. I used black rtv instead of the lock tite

[@MajorWeakness]

glad it helped!

[@inthewoods6111]

Lots of help. Thank you very much.....

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@ericunderwood1186]

Thanks for posting, had to do this to one of my XJ's last summer. So far haven't had any issues yet. 🤞 Lol.

[@MajorWeakness]

Good to hear!

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@johnweber4169]

I'm dreading this job. However, after watching this I have a reference to what I need to do.

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@WastedTalent-]

Thank you! Just had to do this on my 2000 today.

[@MajorWeakness]

Hope it helped

[@yousufalriyami8884]

Nice fix man

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks

[@dantheman6931]

You’re the man, thanks!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks!

[@girlgolden8491]

A rear hatch that opens is Groovy!

[@CalQwax]

Can’t get my hatch open. Now I know how to take it apart from the inside. Thanks.

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@larrywalker6105]

Nice clear pic. Now I understand it.

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@shapirodeadking5012]

Me and my grandpa are struggling Right now 😂 pray for us 🙏

[@spookymachine]

Hi there, thank you for this helpful video. Can a lock nut be used instead of zipties?

[@MajorWeakness]

I would think so yes

[@miker5893]

hi the rod is treaded so just sandwich the plastic piece with nuts

[@Controlledchaosjeep]

Jeep is looking good

[@ProjectXJ]

Mine isn't very bad at all but i need to take 20 minutes at do this just so it doesn't get worse. I have the fasteners already.

[@Controlledchaosjeep]

Awesome video

[@nwing89]

Thanks a lot really you helped me to fix mine also

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped!

[@nwing89]

Many thanks. I subscribe to your channel

[@MajorWeakness]

@nwing89 thank you! I've got a ton of XJ videos and now filming Comanche and MJ content with more XJ stuff coming

[@adrianhunter563]

Thank you.

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@kennethsmith6470]

So how far do you adjust it?🤔

[@MajorWeakness]

Just a few turns but could be different for you

[@pra3t0rian]

I had the cut an access hole in my rear hatch panel.

[@MajorWeakness]

Bummer, hope you fixed it!

[@rayzielonka5679]

What size thread is that?

[@MajorWeakness]

Not sure. It was a long time ago. Check some of the forums

[@Hurzty]

Hey mate, the one I currently have in the workshop, the clip is metal and extremely fatigued, do you have a part number for a replacement clip? I'm in Victoria Australia and can't find info on the clip anywhere! Cheers.

[@MajorWeakness]

www.quadratec.com/products/55025_0100.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwrpOiBhBVEiwA_473dKOUVnhFBeL4QTfg-Lut6lgqCjzAYbJol_eVVtUmSbZyUf8hSTGhFBoCy98QAvD_BwE

[@MajorWeakness]

Try www.quadratec.com. they might have the clips

[@Norseman311]

My trunk makes a noise like there is a motor in back. And my trunk handle busted off ugh.

[@MajorWeakness]

Might be lock actuator