JEEP XJ 1995 Service And Repair Manual

LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER DISPOSALÐ
XJ
WARNING: SAFETY GOGGLES MUST BE WORN
DURING THE DISPOSAL PROCEDURE. THE HIGH
PRESSURE GAS CHARGE IN THE SUPPORT ROD
CYLINDERS WILL BE RELEASED DURING THE
PROCEDURE.
(1) Remove the support rod cylinder(s) from the
liftgate.
(2) Position the support rod cylinder horizontally
in a vise and clamp the cylinder securely.
(3) Wrap the cylinder with 4-5 layers of shop tow-
els.
(4) Measure 1 and 1/2 inches inward from the end
of the cylinder. Mark this location on the towels with
chalk. The cylinder will be punctured at this location
to release the gas charge.
(5) Use a punch and hammer to puncture cylinder.
Force the punch through towels and into the cylinder
with a hammer. Continue striking the punch until
the gas begins to escapebut do not remove the
punch.
(6) Hold the towels and punch in position until all
the gas has escaped. Complete de-pressurization will
require about 4 to 10 seconds. After all the gas has
escaped, slowly remove the punch.
(7) Hold a towel over the hole in cylinder and press
the support rod piston all the way into the cylinder
to purge remaining oil.
(8) Remove the support rod cylinder from the vise
and discard it.
(9) If both support rod cylinders are being re-
placed, repeat this procedure for the remaining cylin-
der.
LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD BALL STUD
REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Open the liftgate.
(2) Support the liftgate in the open position.
(3) Remove the retainer clip that attaches the sup-
port rod and cylinder to the ball stud.
(4) Disconnect the support rod from the ball stud.
(5) Remove the ball stud from the liftgate with a
T-30 Torx-head socket wrench (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the replacement ball stud in the liftgate
with a T-30 Torx-head socket wrench. Tighten the
ball stud to 7 Nzm (62 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Connect the support rod to the ball stud.
(3) Secure the support rod to the ball stud with the
clip.
(4) Remove the support from the liftgate and test
the operation of support rod.
LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENTÐXJ
SERVICE INFORMATION
The position of the liftgate can be adjusted upward
or downward, and inward or outward by the use of
hinge shims. The liftgate stop bumpers must also be
adjusted if liftgate hinges are adjusted. The inward/
outward position of each stop bumper is adjusted by
the use of shims (Fig. 4).
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
(1) To move the position of the liftgate inward or
outward, remove or add shims between the hinge-
halves and liftgate.
(2) To move the position of the liftgate upward or
downward, remove or add shims between the hinge-
halves and roof panel.
Fig. 2 Support Rod, Retainer Clips and Ball Studs
Fig. 3 Support Rod Ball Studs
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(3) To move the position of liftgate stop bumpers
inward or outward, remove or add shims between the
stop bumper screws and anchors (Fig. 5).
LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP SEALÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Pull the seal away from the flange around the
perimeter of liftgate opening and remove it (Fig. 6
and 7).
(2) Clean the flange as necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position weatherstrip seal in the opening with
the left end of the seal at the opening centerline. In-
stall the seal in a clockwise direction.
(2) Move to the left and mate the seal with the bot-
tom-left flange (Fig. 6).
(3) Move upward and mate the seal with the left-
side flange.
(4) Move to the right and mate the seal with the
top-left roof flange.
(5) Seat the installed part of the seal with a roller.
Move the roller from the left-bottom end of seal to
the top-left half of the seal.
(6) Move to the right and mate the seal with the
top-right roof flange.
Fig. 4 Liftgate Adjustment Shims
Fig. 5 Stop Bumper Screw Anchors
Fig. 6 Liftgate Opening Weatherstrip Seal Removal/
Installation
Fig. 7 Liftgate Opening Weatherstrip Seal
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(7) Move downward and mate the seal with the
right-side flange.
(8) Move to the left and mate the seal with the bot-
tom-right flange.
(9) Center and butt seal the ends together at the
centerline.
(10) Seat the remaining part of the seal with a
roller. Move the roller the from top-left half of the
seal to the right-bottom end of the seal.
LIFTGATE LICENSE PLATE LAMP HOUSINGÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the lamp housing screws from the lift-
gate (Fig. 8).
(2) Disconnect bulb socket from lamp housing.
(3) Remove the housing from the liftgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lamp housing at the liftgate.
(2) Connect the bulb socket to the lamp housing.
(3) Install the lamp housing retaining screws in
the liftgate.
LIFTGATE LICENSE PLATE SCREW ANCHOR AND
BUMPERÐXJ
ANCHOR REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove the screw from the anchor (Fig. 9).
(2) Pry the anchor from the liftgate.
(3) Compress the ends and insert the anchor in the
liftgate hole.
(4) Install the screw in the anchor.
BUMPER REPLACEMENT
(1) Pry the bumper from the liftgate.
(2) Insert the replacement screw anchor in the lift-
gate hole.
Fig. 8 Liftgate License Plate Lamp Housing
Fig. 9 Liftgate License Plate Screw Anchors and
Bumpers
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STATIONARY WINDOW GLASS
INDEX
page page
Interior Rearview MirrorÐXJ Removal and
Installation............................. 66
Interior Rearview Mirror Support Bracket
ReplacementÐXJ Preparation and Installation . . . 66
Description and Operation.......... ..........67
InstallationÐShort Method.......... ..........69
InstallationÐExtended Method........ ........71Rear Door Stationary Window Glass...... ......72
Rear Quarter Vent Window GlassÐXJ Removal
and Installation............. .............73
Rear Quarter Window Glass/Rear Quarter Plastic
InsertÐXJ Removal and Installation..... .....73
INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORÐXJ
MIRROR REMOVAL
(1) Loosen the mirror base-to-bracket setscrew
(Fig. 1).
(2) Slide the mirror base upward and off the sup-
port bracket (Fig. 2).
MIRROR INSTALLATION
(1) Slide the mirror base onto the support bracket
(Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten setscrew because
glass chipping or breakage could result.
(2) Tighten the setscrew to 1 Nzm (9 in-lbs) torque
(Fig. 1).
INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SUPPORT
BRACKET REPLACEMENTÐXJ
PREPARATION
(1) Mark reference lines for the mirror support bracket
on the outside of windshield glass with a wax pencil.
(2) If the vinyl pad remained on the windshield
glass, soften and remove it with a heat gun.
(3) Clean the support bracket surface area on the
glass. Use a mild abrasive cleaning powder on a cloth
saturated with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
(4) Lightly sand the contact surface on the support
bracket with fine grit sandpaper. Wipe bracket con-
tact surface clean with a paper towel and alcohol.
Fig. 1 Interior Rearview Mirror Setscrew
Removal/Installation
Fig. 2 Interior Rearview Mirror Removal/Installation
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INSTALLATION
(1) Apply adhesive to the act surface on the sup-
port bracket according as follows:
²crush the vial in the plastic housing of the accel-
erator to saturate the felt applicator.
²remove the paper sleeve.
²apply a generous amount of accelerator to the con-
tact surface on the mirror support bracket.
²do not touch the support bracket contact surface
after the accelerator has been applied.
²
allow the accelerator to dry for at least five minutes.
and
(2) Apply accelerator to the support bracket con-
tact surface on the windshield glass. Allow the accel-
erator to dry for one minute.
(3) Install the mirror bracket on the windshield
glass as follows:
²apply one drop of adhesive at the center of support
bracket contact surface on windshield glass.
²immediately apply an even coat of adhesive to the
contact surface on the support bracket.
²align the support bracket with the position refer-
ence lines on the windshield glass, then
²press and hold the support bracket in-place for at
least one minute.
Ensure that the mirror support bracket is
correctly aligned because the adhesive will
cure rapidly.
(4) Allow the adhesive to cure for 8-10 minutes,
then remove any residue adhesive with an alcohol-
dampened cloth.
(5) Allow the adhesive to cure for an additional
8-10 minutes before installing the mirror base on the
support bracket.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION.
IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR THE URE-
THANE ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED,
THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY
IN AN ACCIDENT.
URETHANE ADHESIVES ARE APPLIED AS A SYS-
TEM. USE GLASS CLEANER, GLASS PREP SOL-
VENT, GLASS PRIMER, AND PINCHWELD (FENCE)
PRIMER PROVIDED BY THE ADHESIVE MANUFAC-
TURER. IF NOT, STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY COULD
BE COMPROMISED.
BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANU-
FACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME
SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE AF-
TER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
VAPORS THAT ARE EMITTED FROM THE URE-
THANE ADHESIVE OR PRIMER COULD CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY, USE THEM IN A WELL VENTI-
LATED AREA.
SKIN CONTACT WITH URETHANE ADHESIVE
SHOULD BE AVOIDED, OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING WITH GLASS.
CAUTION: Protect all painted or trimmed surfaces
from coming in contact with urethane or primers.
Be careful not to damage painted surfaces when
removing moldings or cutting urethane around
windshield.
It is difficult to salvage a windshield during the re-
moval operation. The windshield is part of the struc-
tural support for the roof. The urethane bonding
used to secure the windshield to the fence is difficult
to cut or clean from any surface. If the moldings are
set in urethane, it would also be unlikely they could
be salvaged. Before removing the windshield, check
the availability of the windshield and moldings from
the parts supplier.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WINDSHIELD
Windshield glass removal is accomplished by the
use of a razor knife and an electric hot knife to cut
through the urethane adhesive. This removal method
applies in all instances.
Depending on the circumstances, either one of two
windshield glass installation methods can be used:
²The short method.
²The extended method.
The short method is used when the windshield
glass is removed intact, and the body opening and
the pinchweld flanges do not require repair.
The extended method must be used when the body
opening or a flange is damaged. The extended method
must also be used when urethane no longer adheres to
either the windshield glass or the pinchweld flanges.
REMOVAL
NOTE: When using the windshield glass short in-
stallation method, ensure that a bead of urethane
remains on the pinchweld flange.
(1) Cover the interior and exterior body surface ar-
eas with a protective covering.
(2) With doors open, remove the windshield wiper
arms, interior trim moldings and rearview mirror.
(3) Make a cut around theperimeterof the wind-
shield glass along the glass edge with a razor knife.
(4) Clean the blade of the hot knife with solvent
and a cloth. Sharpen the blade with a fine-tooth file.
CAUTION: When cutting through urethane with a
hot knife, do not allow the knife blade to remain
stationary at any location. Excessive heat will per-
manently soften urethane and cause complete re-
placement of the urethane.
Fig. 3 Cutting Glass Urethane Adhesive With Hot Knife
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(5) Start the hot knife blade (special tool C-4386)
between the glass and the urethane. Next, cut the
adhesive as close to the glass edge as possible (Fig.
1). Allow as much adhesive to remain on the pinch-
weld flange as possible.For best cutting results,
clean the knife blade frequently with steel wool
while the blade is hot.
(6) Remove the windshield glass from the body
opening.
(7) After the hot knife blade has cooled, clean the
blade with solvent and a clean cloth.
INSTALLATIONÐSHORT METHOD
Normally, after a replacement windshield glass is
installed, the rearview mirror bracket also requires
installation.Do not install the bracket until after
the windshield glass installation is completed.
(1) Inspect the windshield opening pinchweld
flanges. Prime any bare spots with urethane primer.
Allow a minimum of 18 minutes for dry time.
(2) Inspect urethane bead for high spots. Level
bead by shaving off high spots with a razor knife.
(3) Clean the outer edge of windshield glass with
naphtha or an equivalent product.
(4) Prime outer perimeter of interior side of glass 16
mm (5/8 inch) from edge. Use a wipe-off type urethane
primer and wipe glass dry after primer application.
NOTE: The reveal molding has an adhesive applied
to the windshield contact surface to help secure the
molding to the windshield during the installation
procedure.
(5) Apply the molding to the windshield:
²With the molding at room temperature, press the
molding onto the windshield corners.
²From corner to corner, work the molding to the
center of each side. (Some stretching of the mold-
ing may be required during this procedure.)(6) Place the glass on the pinchweld flanges and
inspect for gaps in the urethane. Gaps in excess of 3
mm (1/8 inch) must be filled with urethane.
(7) Adjust windshield glass position until it is
aligned with the flanges and adhesive. Next, make
alignment marks on the glass and body.
(8) Remove the windshield glass and position it on
a flat surface.
CAUTION: Avoid spilling or dripping primer on
painted surfaces. Clean spills or drips immediately.
The primer will damage the paint if it remains on
the surface for any length of time.
(9) If the replacement windshield glass does not
have blackout primer:
²Attach a 25 mm (1 in) wide masking tape band
around the interior side of the glass 16 mm (5/8
in) from the edge of the glass.
²Do not attach tape along the bottom of the glass
andattach it only to the inside of the glass.
Fig. 4 Masking Tape Location For Blackout Primer
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²Clean the 16-mm (5/8-in) wide surface area around
the glass with isopropyl alcohol.
²Thoroughly mix and apply glass blackout primer
to the 16 mm (5/8 in) surface area around the in-
terior side of the glass (Fig. 3).
²Allow the primer to dry for at least 10-12 minutes.
(10) Apply a small amount of adhesive to the bot-
tom support spacers and attach the support spacers
to the bottom of the windshield, 170 mm inboard
from the outer windshield edge (Fig. 4).
(11) Cut the urethane adhesive applicator nozzle
(Fig. 7).
CAUTION: Be prepared to install glass immediately
after applying the adhesive, as the adhesive will be-
gin to cure in less than 10 minutes.
(12) Apply a continuous, 6-mm (1/4-in) diameter
bead of urethane adhesive to the surface area.(13) Align the glass with the reference marks and
position the glass on the pinchweld flanges. Ensure
that the windshield glass is correctly seated on the
support spacers.
(14) Force the windshield glass inward just enough
to wet-out and set the urethane. Use care to avoid
excessive squeeze-out of adhesive.
(15) Water test the windshield with a water spray
after installation. Do not direct high pressure
streams of water directly at urethane. If any leaks
are detected, apply urethane as necessary.
(16) If used remove the masking tape from the in-
ner surface of the glass.
(17) Install all components and clean the vehicle.
(18) Open the vehicle windows to prevent interior
pressure while the urethane is curing.If not
vented, pressure in the interior of the vehicle
may interfere with proper glass bonding.
(19) Install the rearview mirror.
Fig. 6 Windshield Bottom Support SpacersFig. 5 Blackout Primer Application
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INSTALLATIONÐEXTENDED METHOD
Normally, after a windshield is installed, the rear-
view mirror bracket also requires installation.Do
not install the bracket until after the wind-
shield installation is completed.
(1) Remove all of the urethane from all pinchweld
flanges. Use an electric hot knife and a plow-type
knife blade to remove the adhesive.
(2) Inspect and repair the windshield opening and
pinchweld flanges.
(3) Prime the pinchweld flanges with a urethane
base primer. However, if the flange is color-coated
with paint, prime the flanges with a paint finish
primer.This is important because urethane ad-
hesive will not adhere to all color-coat paints.
Allow primer sufficient time to dry.
NOTE: The reveal molding has an adhesive applied
to the windshield contact surface to help secure the
molding to the windshield during the installation
procedure.
(4) Apply the reveal molding to the windshield:
²With the molding at room temperature, press the
molding onto the windshield corners.
²From corner to corner, work the molding to the
center of each side. (Some stretching of the mold-
ing may be required during this procedure).(5) Install and inspect the fit of the windshield on
the pinchweld flanges as follows:
²Position windshield until it is aligned within wind-
shield opening.
²
Measure the gap between the pinchweld flanges
and glass around perimeter of the glass and flange.
²The reveal molding should equally cover the A-Pil-
lars on both sides.
²The flanges should also extend above the glass
edge equally around the perimeter of the opening.
Fig. 7 Applicator Nozzle Preparation
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(6) If the pinchweld flanges require repair, remove
the windshield glass and straighten, align, or repair
the flange(s) as necessary.
(7) Position the windshield in the opening and in-
spect the windshield fit again. Mark the windshield
final position on the glass and body with a wax pen-
cil (or use masking tape). The marks (or masking
tape) will be used for installation alignment refer-
ence.
(8) If the replacement windshield does not have
blackout primer:
²Attach a 25-mm (1-in) wide masking tape band
around the interior side of glass 16 mm (5/8 in)
from edge of glass (Fig. 2).
²Do not attach tape along the bottom of the glass
and attach only to the inside of glass.
²Thoroughly mix and apply blackout primer to the
16 mm (5/8 in) surface area around the interior
side of the glass (Fig. 4).
²Allow the primer to dry for at least 10-12 minutes.
(9) Apply a small amount of adhesive to the bot-
tom support spacers and attach the support spacers
to the bottom of the windshield, 170 mm inboard
from the outer windshield edge (Fig. 6).
(10) Cut the urethane applicator nozzle (Fig. 7).
(11) Apply a continuous bead of urethane to the
surface area with blackout primer on the interior
side of glass. The bead should be 9-mm (3/8-in) wide
by 12.7-mm (1/2-in) deep for best results.CAUTION: Be prepared to install the windshield im-
mediately after applying the adhesive, as the adhe-
sive will begin to cure in less than 10 minutes.
(12) Align the windshield with the wax pencil in-
stallation alignment reference marks (or the tape
strips). Position the windshield on pinchweld flanges
and spacers.
(13) Force the windshield inward just enough to
wet-out and set the urethane. Use care to avoid ex-
cessive squeeze-out of adhesive.
(14) Water test the windshield with a water spray
after installation. Do not direct high pressure
streams of water directly at the urethane. If any
leaks are detected, apply urethane as necessary.
(15) If used, remove the masking tape from the in-
ner surface of glass.
(16) Install all components and clean the vehicle. If
necessary, refer to the installation procedures.
(17) Open the vehicle windows to prevent interior
pressure while the urethane adhesive is curing.If
not vented, pressure in the interior of vehicle
will interfere with glass bonding.
(18) Install the rearview mirror on the bracket.
REAR DOOR STATIONARY WINDOW GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Lower the window glass.
(2) Pry the window beltline molding away from the
clips and remove the molding from the door.
(3) Remove the window weatherstrip seals from
the door.
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