rrgrr Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Been thread searching but not finding this -All of a sudden the hatch won't open on my 85 wagon. The key turns, the handle pulls, but no go. Trying to remove the inside panel (without breaking anything), but it is difficult to get a trim tool in there from inside with it shut. Anyone have tricks or tips to help with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonist Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Get in there & simply pull it inwards from the top with a long flat screwdriver. The trim doesn't interfere with the inside trim. Yes, you might break some clips, but you shouldn't damage the trim itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonist Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 but first, try getting someone to lean on the outside of the tailgate and pull the handle, then push it outwards from the inside. Could simply be something caught in the catch. I've had it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrgrr Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks wagonist, got it open without incident. Still don't know why it stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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