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2007 Patriot Liftgate Latch - How to remove latch while closed

1.8K views 3 replies 2 participants last post by  MChambers  
#1 ·
I closed the tailgate today as usual. Later went to open it and couldn't. From the inside, I was able to get to the latch, but what I've tried (see picture) doesn't release the latch. Is there a way to remove the latch while the tailgate is closed? Or any other suggestions on how to get it open?

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#3 ·
Here's another thread that might be useful: