JEEP XJ 1995 Service And Repair Manual

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the replacement cover on the cushion.
(2) Compress the cover and attach the retaining
clips to the front and rear wire retainers.
(3) Install the serrated retainers at the ends of the
cover.
(4) Install the seat cushion in the vehicle. If neces-
sary, refer to the installation procedure.
REAR SEATBACKÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the seat cushion at the rear by pull-
ing upward on the release strap (Fig. 6)
(2) Tilt the seat cushion forward.
(3) Remove the shoulder/lap belt buckles from the
elastic straps.(4) Release the seatback latch from the striker.
(5) Remove the pivot bolts and the washers from
the wheelhouse panel anchors (Fig. 7).
(6) Tilt the seatback forward, lift it upward and re-
move it from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seatback in the vehicle.
(2) Install the pivot bolts and the washerÐright
side only. Tighten the bolts with 45 Nzm (33 ft-lbs)
torque.
(3) Engage the seatback latch with the striker.
(4) Insert the shoulder/lap belt buckles in the elas-
tic straps.
(5) Pivot the seat cushion to the horizontal position
and lock the it in-place by pressing firmly on the cen-
ter of the cushion until the latch engages.
Fig. 4 Seat Cushion Cover Retaining Clip Removal
Fig. 5 Seat Cushion Cover Retaining Clip Removal
Fig. 6 Seat Cushion Disengagement
Fig. 7 Rear Seatback Removal/Installation
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REAR SEATBACK LATCH STRIKER AND BUMPERÐ
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REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the seat cushion at the rear by pull-
ing upward on the release strap.
(2) Tilt the seat cushion forward.
(3) Release the seatback latch from the striker.
(4) Tilt the seatback forward for access to the
striker bracket.
(5) Remove the retaining screws and the latch
striker bracket from the trim panel (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the latch striker bracket on the trim
panel and install the retaining screws. Tighten the
screws with 6 Nzm (50 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Engage the seatback latch with the striker.
(3) Pivot the seat cushion to the horizontal position
and lock the it in-place by pressing firmly on the cen-
ter of the cushion until the latch engages.
REAR SEATBACK COVERÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seatback from the vehicle.
(2) Remove the seatback latch release handle and
bezel from the seatback.
(3) Disengage the cover zipper and J-rail retainer.
Remove the cover from the seatback pad (Fig. 9).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the replacement cover on the seatback.
(2) Attach the cover J-rail retainer clip to the
frame/panel edge and engage the cover zipper.
(3) Install the seat latch release bezel and handle
on the cover and pad.
(4) Install the seatback in the vehicle.
INTERIOR TRIM PANELS AND SCUFF PLATESÐXJ
The XJ interior trim panels, moldings and inner
scuff plate are illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. Most of
the components are attached with either push-in
screws or Phillips-head screws. Retainer clips are
used to attach the rear quarter trim panels.
CAUTION: Do not remove trim panels/moldings
without first removing the overlapping panels, inte-
rior lamps, and other components. To avoid damag-
ing the panels, ensure that all the screws and clips
are removed before attempting to remove a trim
panel/molding.
Fig. 8 Seatback Latch Striker Bracket Removal/
Installation
Fig. 9 Seatback Cover Removal
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Fig. 1 Interior Trim Panels/Moldings/Scuff PlateÐXJ 2-Door Vehicles
Fig. 2 Interior Trim Panels/Moldings/Scuff PlateÐXJ 4-Door Vehicles
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FRONT INNER SCUFF PLATE/COWL SIDE TRIM
PANELÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screws and the inner
scuff plate from the front door sill (Fig. 3 and 4).
(2) Remove the retaining screws and cowl side trim
panel from the cowl side panel (Fig. 5).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cowl side trim panel on the cowl
side panel and install the retaining screws. Tighten
the screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Position the inner scuff plate on the front door
sill and install the retaining screws. Tighten the
screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDINGÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screws and the inner
scuff plate, cowl side trim panel and headliner front
trim molding from the interior of the vehicle.
(2) Remove the retaining screws and the wind-
shield side molding from the A-pillar and door header
(Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the windshield side molding on the A-
pillar and door header. Install the retaining screws
and tighten to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
Fig. 3 Front Inner Scuff PlateÐ2-Door Vehicles
Fig. 4 Front Inner Scuff PlateÐ4-Door Vehicles
Fig. 5 Cowl Side Trim Panel
Fig. 6 Windshield Side Molding, Quarter Trim and
Extension Panels
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(2) Install the headliner front trim molding, the
cowl side trim panel and the inner scuff plate in the
interior of the vehicle. Tighten the retaining screw to
1Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
QUARTER TRIM PANEL EXTENSIONÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screws and the inner
scuff plate from the door sill.
(2) Remove the retaining screws and serrated re-
tainers, and remove the panel extension from the
wheelhouse and quarter trim panels (Fig. 7).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the quarter trim panel extension on
the wheelhouse and quarter trim panels. Install the
serrated retainers and retaining screws. Tighten the
screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Position the inner scuff plate on the door sill.
Install the retaining screws and tighten to 1 Nzm(11
in-lbs) torque.
QUARTER AND WHEELHOUSE TRIM PANELSÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screws and the inner
scuff plate from the door sill.
(2) Remove the retaining screws and serrated re-
tainers, and remove the panel extension from the
wheelhouse and quarter trim panels.
(3) Remove the retaining screws, and the liftgate
scuff plate and latch striker from the carpet and
cross sill (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove the retaining screws and the quarter
trim panel from the quarter panel and wheelhouse
trim panel (Fig. 9 and 10).
(5) If necessary, remove the retaining screws and
the tire stand-off from the left quarter trim panel
(Fig. 11).(6) If necessary, remove the ash receiver/cover
plate from the quarter trim panel.
(7) Remove the retaining screws and U-clip retain-
ers, and remove the wheelhouse trim panel from the
quarter panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the wheelhouse trim panel on the
quarter panel and install the retaining screws and U-
clip retainers. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs)
torque.
(2) If removed, install the tire stand-off on the left
quarter trim panel. Tighten the retaining screws to 1
Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
Fig. 7 Quarter Trim Panel Extension
Fig. 8 Liftgate Scuff Plate
Fig. 9 Quarter Trim PanelÐ2-Door Vehicles
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(3) If removed, install the ash receiver/cover plate
on the quarter trim panel.
(4) Position the quarter trim panel on the quarter
panel and wheelhouse trim panel. Install and tighten
the retaining screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Position scuff plate and latch striker on the car-
pet and cross sill, and install the retaining screw-
s.Tighten the scuff plate screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs)
torque. Tighten the latch striker screws to 30 Nzm
(22 ft-lbs) torque.
(6) Position the quarter trim panel extension on
the wheelhouse and quarter trim panels. Install the
serrated retainers and retaining screws. Tighten the
screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(7) Position the inner scuff plate on the door sill.
Install the retaining screws and tighten to 1 Nzm(11
in-lbs) torque.
B/C-PILLAR AND LIFTGATE PILLAR TRIM
COVERSÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screws and the inner
scuff plate from the door sill.(2) Remove the cowl side trim panel, the headliner
trim molding and the windshield side molding from
the interior of the vehicle (Fig. 12).
(3) For 4-door vehicles, remove the retaining
screws and remove the trim cover from the B-pillar
(Fig. 13).
(4) Remove the retaining screws and serrated re-
tainers, and remove the panel extension from the
wheelhouse and quarter trim panels.
(5) For 2-door vehicles, remove the retaining
screws and remove the trim cover from the B-pillar
(Fig. 14).
(6) For 4-door vehicles, remove the retaining
screws and remove the trim cover from the C-pillar
(Fig. 15).
(7) Remove the retaining screws, and the liftgate
scuff plate and latch striker from the carpet and
cross sill.
(8) Remove the retaining screws and the quarter
trim panel from the quarter panel and wheelhouse
trim panel.
(9) Remove the retaining screws and the liftgate
upper trim molding from the liftgate header.
Fig. 10 Quarter Trim PanelÐ4-Door Vehicles
Fig. 11 Tire Stand-OffÐLeft Quarter Trim Panel
Fig. 12 B-Pillar and Liftgate Pillar Trim Covers
Fig. 13 B-Pillar Trim CoverÐ4-Door Vehicles
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(10) Remove the retaining screws and the trim
cover from the liftgate pillar (Fig. 16).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the trim cover on the liftgate pillar
and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws
to1Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Position the upper trim molding on the liftgate
header and install the retaining screws. Tighten the
screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(3) Position the quarter trim panel on the quarter
panel and wheelhouse trim panel. Install and tighten
the retaining screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(4) Position the scuff plate and latch striker on the
carpet and cross sill, and install the retaining screws.
Tighten the scuff plate screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs)
torque. Tighten the latch striker screws to 30 Nzm
(22 ft-lbs) torque.
(5) For 4-door vehicles, position the trim cover on
the C-pillar and install the retaining screws. Tighten
the screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(6) For 2-door vehicles, position the trim cover on
the B-pillar and install the retaining screws. Tighten
the screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.(7) Position the quarter trim panel extension on
the wheelhouse and quarter trim panels. Install the
serrated retainers and retaining screws. Tighten the
screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(8) For 4-door vehicles, position the trim cover on
the B-pillar. Install the retaining screws and tighten
to1Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(9) Install the windshield side molding, the head-
liner trim molding and the cowl side trim panel in
the interior of the vehicle. Tighten the screws to 1
Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(10) Position the inner scuff plate on the door sill.
Install the retaining screws and tighten to 1 Nzm(11
in-lbs) torque.
OUTER SCUFF PLATESÐXJ
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
The door sill outer and the liftgate scuff plates are
attached to the sills with screws (Fig. 17 and 18). Re-
fer to Liftgate for latch striker information.
ASSIST HANDLEÐXJ
XJ assist handles are attached to the:
²Windshield side trim molding.
²A-pillar and door header trim molding.
²Upper (headliner) trim moldings with screws that
concealed by the handle end covers (Fig. 19).
REMOVAL
(1) Open the end covers that conceal the assist
handle retaining screws.
(2) Remove the handle retaining screws.
Fig. 14 B-Pillar Trim CoverÐ2-Door Vehicles
Fig. 15 C-Pillar Trim CoverÐ4-Door Vehicles
Fig. 16 Liftgate Pillar Trim Cover
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(3) Remove the assist handle from the trim mold-
ing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the handle on the trim molding and in-
stall the retaining screws. Tighten the retaining
screws to 3 Nzm (22 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Install the covers over the retaining screws.
FRONT SHOULDER BELT/BUCKLEÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Slide the front seats all the way forward for ac-
cess to the belt anchor bolt.
(2) Disconnect the belt wire harness connector
(Fig. 1).
(3) Remove the anchor bolt cover.
(4) Remove the shoulder belt buckle anchor bolt
with a Torx bit.
(5) Remove the shoulder belt buckle from the
transmission tunnel.
(6) Remove the cap concealing the shoulder belt
upper anchor bolt (Fig. 2 and 3).
(7) Use a Torx bit to remove the upper anchor bolt.
Remove the support/guide washer.
(8) Remove the inner scuff plate/trim panel from
the door sill and remove the shoulder belt lower an-
chor bolt(s) with a Torx bit.
(9) Remove the shoulder belt and the retractor.
INSPECTION
Inspect the front shoulder belts and buckles. Re-
place any belt that is either cut, frayed, torn or dam-
aged in any way. Replace the shoulder belt if the
retractor is damaged or inoperative.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the shoulder belt retractor in the
shield and install the lower anchor bolt with a Torx
bit.
Fig. 17 Outer Scuff PlatesÐ4-Door Vehicles
Fig. 18 Liftgate and Door Sill Outer Scuff Plate
Fig. 19 Assist HandlesÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 1 Front Shoulder Belt Buckles
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(2) Position the support/guide washer and shoulder
belt upper anchor plate on the trim panel. Install the
upper anchor bolt with a Torx bit.
(3) Tighten the upper and lower anchor bolts to 41
Nzm (30 ft-lbs) torque.
(4) Install the door sill inner scuff plate/trim panel
and install the cap over the upper anchor bolt.
(5) Install the shoulder belt buckle and anchor
bolt. Connect the wire harness connectors. Tighten
the buckle anchor bolt to 41 Nzm (30 ft-lbs) torque.
(6) Position the cover over the anchor bolt.
REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELT/BUCKLEÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Pull the rear seat release strap and tilt the
complete seat forward.
(2) Remove the shoulder belt buckle and lap belt/
buckle anchor plate bolts from the floor panel (Fig.
4).
(3) Remove the shoulder belt lower anchor bolt.
(4) Remove the quarter trim panel. If necessary,
refer to the removal procedure.
(5) Remove the shoulder belt upper anchor bolt.
(6) Remove the belt retractor support retaining
screw from the rear quarter rail (Fig. 5).
(7) Remove the retractor and shoulder belt from
the trim panel.
Fig. 2 Front Shoulder BeltÐ2-Door Vehicles
Fig. 3 Front Shoulder BeltÐ4-Door Vehicles
Fig. 4 Rear Seat Shoulder/Lap Belts and Buckles
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INSPECTION
Inspect the rear shoulder/lap belts and buckles. Re-
place any belt that is either cut, frayed, torn or dam-
aged in any way. Replace the shoulder belt if the
retractor is damaged or inoperative.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the shoulder belt buckle and the lap
belt/buckle anchor plates on the floor panel.
(2) Install the anchor bolts. Tighten the bolts to 37
Nzm (27 ft-lbs) torque.
(3) Position the shoulder belt at the roof rail and
install the upper anchor bolt. Tighten the bolt to 37
Nzm (27 ft-lbs) torque.
(4) Route the shoulder belt through the quarter
trim panel slot. Install the retractor support on the
rear quarter rail. Tighten the screw to 5 Nzm (45 in-
lbs) torque.
(5) Install the quarter trim panel.
(6) Install the shoulder belt lower anchor bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 37 Nzm (27 ft-lbs) torque.
(7) Return the rear seat to the normal position and
engage the latch.
HEADLINERÐXJ
The upper trim moldings and the headliner are at-
tached to the roof rail with a combination of screws,
velcro strips, clip retainers and rail retainers (Fig. 1).
To remove a headliner, all of the upper trim mold-
ings must be removed from the perimeter of the
headliner along with (as applicable):
²Assist handles.
²Sunvisors.
²Dome/cargo lamps.
²Overhead console.
²Keyless entry receiver module.
²Sound bar.
²All other attached/overlapping components.
Refer to the appropriate removal and installation pro-
cedure locate in this section or in Group 8, Electrical.
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The headliner is a one-piece, molded
component. It has limited flexibility and must not be
bent during removal/installation.
(1) Remove the upper trim moldings from the pe-
rimeter of the headliner (Fig. 2 and 3).
Fig. 5 Shoulder Belt Retractor Support Removal/
InstallationFig. 1 Headliner Trim Moldings
Fig. 2 Upper Trim MoldingÐ4-Door XJ Vehicles
Fig. 3 Liftgate Trim Molding
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