Periodic rattle from rear glass and it's hard to open

[TBMounty50]

Rear glass rattles sometimes on my '98. I assume this symptom is related to the fact that it is also very hard to open. It feels like the latch will not open when I push the release button. If I keep pushing repeatedly real hard on the button and pulling on the glass it will usually release. I've already tried lubing the latch but it didn't help. Is there a way to adjust it that I'm not seeing?

 

[TBMounty50]

Nobody?

 

[Joe Dirt]

If you loosen the latch for the glass, there is adjustment in there. Also check your hinges to make sure they're tight.

 

[TBMounty50]

Thanks, I'll check it out. I assume the plastic trim needs to come off the hatch to access it?

 

[Joe Dirt]

Pop the plastic cap, you can get to them from there... Two bolts from the top.

 

[TBMounty50]

Cool, still haven't gotten around to it yet. Haven't noticed the rattle for a while but it's still hard to open. I'll probably forget about it again till next time I try to open it or I log on here again!