JEEP CHEROKEE 1994 Service Repair Manual

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the console support brackets, if re-
moved. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 In-lbs)
torque.
The brackets are attached directly to the
floor panel below the carpet.
(2) Attach the floor duct to the heater housing, if
removed. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 In-lbs)
torque.
(2) Attach the air duct to the console.(3) Position the console on the floor, attach the air
duct to the air outlet duct, connect the wire harness
connector and install the console retaining screws in
the brackets. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 In-lbs)
torque.
(4) Install the console cover and shift indicator be-
zels (or cover plate). Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm(11
In-lbs) torque.
(5) If equipped:
Fig. 146 Outside Mirror Remote Control SwitchÐXJ
Vehicles
Fig. 144 Full ConsoleÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 145 Transfer Case Shift Indicator Bezel/Cover
Plate
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²connect the wire harness connector to the outside
mirror remote control switch,
²insert the switch into the console hole, and
²push inward to engage the retaining clips.
(6) Install the shift lever handle/knob.
JACK STORAGEÐXJ VEHICLES
SERVICE INFORMATION
The XJ lift jack and related tools are stored under
the rear seat behind the front passenger's seat. The
jack and tools are attached to the floor panel and
seat cushion crossmember with a retainer and hold-
down bolt.
When necessary, the jack retainer bracket can be
removed from the crossmember by drilling-out the
rivet heads and then removing the rivet bodies with
a punch. Install the retainer bracket with either riv-
ets or bolts and nuts.
Fig. 147 Full Console Removal/Installation
Fig. 148 Air Outlet and Console Floor Air Ducts
Fig. 149 Floor Duct Removal/Installation
Fig. 150 Floor Console Support Brackets
Fig. 151 Jack and Related ToolsÐXJ Vehicles
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SPARE TIRE/WHEEL HOLDDOWN AND FLOOR
BRACKETSÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the spare tire and wheel.
(2) Remove the floor bracket retaining screws.
(3) Remove the holddown bolt from the holddown
bracket.
(4) Remove the trim panel from the quarter panel.
If necessary, refer to the removal procedure.
(5) Remove the retaining screws and the holddown
bracket from the quarter panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the holddown bracket on the quarter
panel and install the retaining screws. Tighten the
screws to 8 Nzm (71 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Install the quarter trim panel. If necessary, re-
fer to the installation procedure.
(3) Install the holddown bolt in the holddown
bracket.
The length of the holddown bolt is different
for P195 and P225 tires.
(4) Position the floor bracket on the trim panel and
install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 1
Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Install the spare tire and wheel.
Fig. 153 Interior Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown and Floor Brackets
Fig. 152 Jack Retainer BracketÐXJ VehiclesFig. 154 Spare Tire/Wheel Floor Bracket
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CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
SERVICE INFORMATION
The carpets/mats are retained around the perime-
ter of the floor panel by the interior trim mouldings
and trim panels. To remove a carpet/mat, all of the
retaining trim mouldings and panels must be re-
moved along with all the interfering components (as
applicable):
²the seat(s),
²the parking brake lever coverÐXJ vehicles,
²the floor console, and
²the transmission and transfer case (if equipped)
floor shift cover/boot.
If necessary, refer to the applicable removal proce-
dure(s) within this manual.
FRONT CARPET/MATÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door sill inner scuff plates.
(2) Remove the front and rear seats (as applicable).
(3) As necessary, remove the trim panels and
mouldings.
(4) Remove all other interfering components.
(5) Remove the carpet and mat from the floor
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the carpet and mat on the floor panel.
(2) Install all the components that were removed
to facilitate carpet/mat removal.
(3) Install the trim panels and mouldings.
(4) Install the door sill inner scuff plates.
(5) Install the front and rear seats (as applicable).
Fig. 156 Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown Bolt and
Bracket (RHD)
Fig. 155 Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown Bolt and
Bracket (LHD)Fig. 157 Parking Brake Lever Removal/Installation
Fig. 158 Front Carpet and MatÐXJ Vehicles
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REAR CARPET/MATÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screws, and the liftgate
latch striker and scuff plate.
(2) Drill-out the retaining rivet heads and remove
the cargo tie-down footman loops from the carpet.
(3) As necessary, remove the trim panels and
mouldings.
(4) Remove the all other interfering components.
(5) Remove the carpet and mat from the floor
panel.(6) If necessary, remove the skid strips from the
carpet.
(7) If necessary, remove the insulation from the
wheelhouses.
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the skid strips on the carpet.
(2) If removed, install the insulation on the wheel-
houses.
(3) Position the mat on the floor panel.
(4) Position the carpet on the mat.
Fig. 159 Liftgate Latch Striker and Scuff Plate
Fig. 160 Rear Carpet and MatÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 161 Rear Carpet Skid StripsÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 162 Wheelhouse Insulation
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(5) Install all the components that were removed
to facilitate carpet and mat removal.
(6) Install the trim panels and mouldings.
(7) Install the cargo tie-down footman loops on the
carpet with replacement rivets.
(8) Position the liftgate scuff plate and latch
striker on the carpet and cross sill. Install and
tighten the scuff plate screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs)
torque. Tighten the latch striker screws to 30 Nzm
(22 ft-lbs) torque.
ICARGO BARRIER
REMOVAL
(1) Tilt both seats forward and raise the storage
compartment lid.
(2) Remove the wing nuts from the front side of
the cargo barrier (Fig. 164).(3) Remove the fasteners from the lower outer cor-
ners of the cargo barrier.
(4) Remove the cargo barrier.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reverse the removal procedure to install the
cargo barrier.
Fig. 164 Cargo Barrier
Fig. 163 Cargo Area MatÐXJ Vehicles
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BODY COMPONENTSÐYJ VEHICLES
CONTENTS
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ADD-A-TRUNK........................ 198
DOORS.............................. 172
EXTERIOR COMPONENTS............... 134FIXED WINDOW GLASS................ 181
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION........ 132
INTERIOR COMPONENTS............... 188
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
LABELS/DECALS/PLATES
Most of the labels, decals and metal plates that are
affixed to YJ vehicles (Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) contain
either safety or otherwise essential information.
Refer to the Introduction of this manual for addi-
tional information involving labels and metal plates.
INSTALLATION
Follow the instructions included with each replace-
ment label/decal/plate to affix it to a panel, compo-
nent or window glass.
KEY LOCK CYLINDERS
The ignition switch, glove box door, floor console,
metal front doors and the tailgate all have key lock
cylinders. When lock cylinder service is necessary,
refer to the applicable service information source:
²Ignition SwitchÐGroup 8D,
²Instrument Panel,
²Floor Consoles,
²Front Doors, and
²Tailgate.
Fig. 1 YJ Underhood Labels/DecalsFig. 2 YJ Interior and License Plate Holder Labels/
Decals
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Fig. 3 YJ Jack Storage and Usage Labels
Fig. 4 YJ Sunvisor Labels
Fig. 5 YJ VIN Plate
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EXTERIOR COMPONENTS
INDEX
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Battery Tray........................... 140
Body Extension Panels and FasciasÐYJ
Renegade Vehicles..................... 147
Body Side Step Moulding................. 145
Body Stripes/Decals..................... 153
Cowl Grille and Screen................... 139
Cowl Weatherstrip Seal................... 139
Exterior Nameplates (Adhesive-Backed)....... 158
External Spare/Wheel Tire Carrier........... 172
Fender Flare........................... 144
Fender Inner Splash Shields............... 147
Fender Splash Aprons.................... 147
Fenders............................... 141
Fog LampÐYJ Renegade Vehicles.......... 150
Front Fascia and Skid PlateÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 148
Front Fender Extension PanelÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 149
Fuel Filler Protector/Nozzle................ 158
Half Metal Door Mirror (External)............ 158
Hard Top Liftgate Glass.................. 162
Hard Top Repair........................ 165
Hard Top Roof Vent..................... 165
Hard Top Service....................... 164
Hard Top Service Information.............. 164Hood................................. 137
Hood Alignment......................... 138
Hood Insulator Panel..................... 138
Hood Safety Latch....................... 139
Liftgate Glass Weatherstrip Seal Replacement . . 163
Radiator Grille Applique................... 134
Rear Fascia and Skid PlateÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 152
Rear Quarter Extension PanelÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 151
Rocker Extension PanelÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 150
Soft Top Service........................ 167
Soft Top Service Information............... 166
Sport Bar............................. 171
Tailgate Adjustment...................... 160
Tailgate Hinge.......................... 159
Tailgate Latch and Release Handle.......... 160
Tailgate Latch Striker..................... 161
Tailgate Lock Cylinder.................... 160
Tailgate Service......................... 159
Tailgate Service Information................ 159
Tailgate Weatherstrip Seal................. 161
Wheelhouse Splash Liners................ 146
RADIATOR GRILLE APPLIQUE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the hood.
(2) Remove the headlamp bezels (Fig. 1).
(3) Remove the headlamp bulb retainer screws
(Fig. 2).
(4) Disconnect and remove the headlamps and
buckets as a unit (Fig. 2).
(5) Remove the parking lamp retaining screws
(Fig. 2).
(6) Disconnect the wire harness connectors and re-
move the parking lamps (Fig. 2).
(7) Remove the front crossmember cover.
(8) Remove the retaining screws and the bumper
inserts at the top of the grille panel (Fig. 1).
(9) Detach the grille applique from the grille panel
(Fig. 1).
(10) Remove the double faced foam adhesive tape
at the bottom of the grille applique (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install double faced foam tape at the bottom,
interior side of the grille applique (Fig. 1).
(2) Position the grille applique over the grille
panel and press inward along the bottom where the
tape is located (Fig. 1).
(3) Install the grille applique retaining screws and
the bumper inserts (Fig. 1).(4) Connect the wire harness connectors and posi-
tion the headlamp buckets and headlamps in the
grille panel (Fig. 2).
(5) Install the headlamp bulb retainer and the
screws (Fig. 1). Tighten the screws to 2 Nzm (18 in-
lbs) torque.
(6) Install the headlamp bezels and the retaining
screws (Fig. 1). Tighten the screws securely.
(7) Connect the wire harness connectors and in-
stall the parking lamps (Fig. 2).
(8) Install the parking lamp retaining screws.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nzm (18 in-lbs) torque.
(9) Close the hood.
(10) Install the front crossmember cover.
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RADIATOR GRILLE PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front crossmember cover.
(2) Remove the screws and washers, and separate
the radiator and shroud from the grille panel (Fig.
3).
Fig. 1 Grille Applique, Headlamp Bezel and Grille Panel
Fig. 2 Front Lamps
Fig. 3 Radiator and Shroud
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