atf JEEP CHEROKEE 1994 Service Owner's Manual

INTERIOR COMPONENTS
INDEX
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Assist HandleÐXJ Vehicles................ 118
B/C-Pillar and Liftgate Pillar Trim CoversÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 116
Bucket Seat Cushion and Cover............. 98
Bucket Seat Platform and Tracks........... 105
Bucket Seatback Cover and Frame.......... 100
Bucket Seatback Reconditioning............ 102
Carpets and Floor Mats................... 129
Dash Panel Insulation Panel................ 95
Front Bucket Seats....................... 97
Front Carpet/MatÐXJ Vehicles............. 129
Front Inner Scuff Plate/Cowl Side Trim PanelÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 114
Front Shoulder Belt/BuckleÐXJ Vehicles...... 119
Full Floor ConsoleÐXJ Vehicles............ 125
Headliner.............................. 121
I/P Ash Receiver Tray Lamp................ 92
I/P Tweeter Speaker/Courtesy Lamp Support
Bracket.............................. 95
Instrument Cluster Bezel................... 91
Instrument Cluster/Switch/Lighter/Radio/Hevac . . . 91
Instrument Panel......................... 93
Interior Trim Panels and Scuff PlatesÐXJ Vehicles. 112
Jack StorageÐXJ Vehicles................ 127
Mini-Floor ConsoleÐXJ Vehicles............ 124
Outer Scuff PlatesÐXJ Vehicles............ 118
Power Bucket Seat Components............ 106
Quarter and Wheelhouse Trim PanelsÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 115
Quarter Trim Panel ExtensionÐXJ Vehicles . . . 115
Rear Carpet/MatÐXJ Vehicles.............. 130
Rear Seat Cushion CoverÐXJ Vehicles...... 107
Rear Seat Cushion ReconditioningÐXJ Vehicles . 108
Rear Seat CushionÐXJ Vehicles............ 107
Rear Seatback CoverÐXJ Vehicles.......... 111
Rear Seatback Latch Striker and BumperÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 111
Rear Seatback ReconditioningÐXJ Vehicles . . . 111
Rear SeatbackÐXJ Vehicles............... 109
Rear Shoulder/Lap Belt/BuckleÐXJ Vehicles . . . 120
Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown and Floor BracketsÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 128
Sunvisors............................. 124
Windshield Side MouldingÐXJ Vehicles...... 114
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bezel retaining screws (Fig. 1).
(2) Separate the bezel from the U-clips and remove
it from the upper section of the instrument panel.
(3) If necessary, remove or install rocker switch
cover plates (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the bezel on the upper instrument
panel and engage it with the U-clips.
(2) Install the bezel retaining screws. Tighten the
screws with 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/SWITCH/LIGHTER/RADIO/
HEVAC
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws and instrument cluster be-
zel from instrument panel (Fig. 3).
(2) As applicable, remove the instrument cluster or
other I/P component screws.
(3) Disconnect wire harness connector(s) from cluster
or other I/P component. Refer to Group 8ÐElectrical.
(4) Remove the cluster or other I/P component
from the upper section of instrument panel (Fig. 9).
Fig. 1 Instrument Cluster Bezel Removal/Installation
Fig. 2 Instrument Cluster Bezel Removal/Installation
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(5) Install the defroster tubes on the ducts.
(6) Install the instrument panel on the dash panel.
If necessary, refer to the installation procedure.
FRONT BUCKET SEATS
REMOVAL
Bucket seat platforms are attached to the floor
panel with studs and nuts. The trim covers are at-
tached to the platform with either push-on fasteners
(manual seats) or screws (power seats).
(1) Remove the seat platform trim cover push-on
fasteners/screws and remove the trim covers from the
seat platform.
(2) For power seats, disconnect the wire harness
connector.(3) Remove the seat frame retaining nuts.
(4) Remove the seat from the floor panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat on the floor panel.
Fig. 25 Heater and A/C Evaporator Unit Removal/
Installation
Fig. 26 Insulation Panel Removal/Installation
Fig. 27 Floor Panel Studs and Washer Seals
Fig. 28 Manual Bucket Seat Outer Trim
CoverÐRight Seat
Fig. 29 Power Bucket Seat Front Trim Cover
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(2) Install and tighten the seat retaining nuts with
25 Nzm (18 ft-lbs) torque.
(3) For power seats, connect the wire harness con-
nector.
(4) Install the seat platform trim covers.
BUCKET SEAT CUSHION AND COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat from the vehicle. If necessary,
refer to the removal procedure.
Fig. 30 Power Bucket Seat Outer Side Trim Cover
Fig. 31 Power Bucket Seat Rear, Inner Trim Cover
Fig. 32 Power Bucket Seat Wire Harness Connector
Fig. 33 Driver-Side Bucket Seat
Fig. 34 Right-Side Bucket Seat
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(5) Engage the headrest release lever and remove
the headrest by pulling it up and out of the cylinders
in the seatback.
(6) Remove the headrest latch release lever knob
spring pin and remove the knob from the lever.
(7) Remove the headrest latch release lever bezel re-
taining screw and remove the bezel from the seatback.
(8) Pry the seatback insert upward to release the
insert clips.
(9) Detach the Velcro flap from the front of the
cover or elastic band at the bottom of the cover.
(10) Remove the cover retainer clips and remove
the cover from the seatback.
(11) For power seats, remove the retaining screws and
remove the seat control from the seat track/platform.
Fig. 45 Bucket Seat Components
Fig. 46 Seatback Insert Removal/Installation
Fig. 47 Seatback Velcro Flap
Fig. 48 Seatback Cover Retainer Clips
Fig. 49 Power Seat Control
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(12) Remove the retaining screws and nuts, and re-
move the seat frame from the seat track/platform.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat frame on the seat track/plat-
form and install screws and nuts.
(2) For power seats, position the seat control on the
seat track/platform install screws. Tighten screws se-
curely.
(3) Position the cover on the seatback and install
the cover retainer clips.
(4) Attach the cover bottom elastic band or attach
the Velcro flap to the front of the cover:
²folding seatback Ð tilt the seatback forward and
attach the Velcro flap to the front of the cover; and
²
non-folding seatback Ð slip the Velcro flap through
the frame and attach the Velcro flap to the front of the
cover.
(5) For non-folding seatbacks, install the seatback
cover-to-frame wire rods.
(6) Install the seatback insert.
(7) Install the headrest latch release lever bezel
and the retaining screw.(8) Install the headrest latch release lever knob on
the lever with the spring pin.
(9) Install the headrest by pushing it down into
the seatback cylinders.
(10) For two-door vehicles, install the folding seat-
back release lever bezel with the retaining screws.
Install the knob and spring pin on the lever.
(11) If equipped, install the reclining seatback re-
lease handle by positioning it on the shaft and push-
ing inward.
(12) Install the cushion on the frame. If necessary,
refer to the installation procedure.
(13) Install the seat in the vehicle.
(14) For power seats, test the seat operation.
BUCKET SEATBACK RECONDITIONING
ASSEMBLY
(1) If equipped, install the reclining seatback latch
cover.
(2) For wingback bucket seats, install the pivot
bracket covers.
Fig. 50 Manual Seat Frame (Rocker) Removal/
Installation
Fig. 51 Power Seat Frame Removal/Installation
Fig. 52 Seatback Cover-To-Frame Wire Rod Installation
Fig. 53 Reclining Seatback Latch Cover Installation
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(10) Attach the Velcro flap to the front of the
cover:
²folding seatback Ð tilt the seatback forward and
attach the Velcro flap to the front of the cover; and
²non-folding seatback Ð slip the Velcro flap
through the frame and attach the Velcro flap to the
front of the cover.
(11) For non-folding seatbacks, install the seatback
cover-to-frame wire rods.
(12) Install the seatback insert.
(13) Install the headrest latch release lever bezel
and the retaining screw.
(14) Install the headrest latch release lever knob
on the lever with the spring pin.
(15) Install the headrest by pushing it down into
the seatback cylinders.
(16) For two-door vehicles, install the folding seat-
back release lever bezel with screws. Install the knob
and spring pin on the lever.(17) If equipped, install the reclining seatback re-
lease handle by positioning it on the shaft and push-
ing inward.
(18) Install the cushion on the frame. If necessary,
refer to the installation procedure.
(19) Install the seat in the vehicle.
(20) For power seats, test the seat operation.
BUCKET SEAT PLATFORM AND TRACKS
REPLACEMENT
Bucket seat platforms and tracks are not repair-
able. If the seat platform or the tracks is/are dam-
aged or defective, replace the platform and the tracks
Fig. 66 Seatback Velcro Flap Installation
Fig. 67 Seatback Cover-To-Frame Wire Rod
Installation
Fig. 68 Seatback Insert Installation
Fig. 69 Bucket Seat Components
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as a unit. Refer to Power Seat Components (below)
and to Group 8ÐElectrical.
A standard bucket seat platform has straight
tracks. A rocker recliner seat platform has curved
tracks.Bucket seat platforms are attached to the floor
panel with studs and nuts. The trim covers are at-
tached to the platform with either push-on fasteners
(manual seats) or screws (power seats).
Refer to the seatback cover and frame removal/in-
stallation procedures when seat platform (with
tracks) replacement is necessary.
POWER BUCKET SEAT COMPONENTS
The power seat control is located at the outboard
side of the seat. The power seat motor is located un-
der the seat.
The control housing, control and wire harness are
accessible without removing the seat from the vehi-
cle but if the motor requires service, the seat must be
removed from the vehicle. Refer to Group 8ÐElectri-
cal.
Fig. 70 Folding Seatback Release Lever and Knob
Fig. 71 Reclining Seatback Release Handle
Fig. 72 Seat Tracks and Platform
Fig. 73 Power Bucket Seat Control
Fig. 74 Power Bucket Seat Motor and Control
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(2) Install the flare serrated retainers, screws and
nuts (Figs. 36, 37 and 38). Tighten the screw at the
lower moulding (Fig. 37) to 11 Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque.
Tighten the upper screws (Fig. 37) to 11 Nzm (96 in-
lbs) torque.
BODY SIDE STEP MOULDING
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
The body side mouldings are attached to the step
supports and to the body side panels.(1) It is necessary to loosen the fender flare retain-
ing screws (Figs. 36, 37 and 38) before removing the
lower body and step mouldings.
(2) Remove the retaining bolts and the lower body
moulding from the support bracket and cowl side
panel (Fig. 39).
(3) Remove the retaining bolts/screws, the applique
and the side step moulding from the cowl side panel/
rocker panel (Fig. 39).
(4) If necessary, remove the retaining bolt/screws
and the support bracket and side step support plat-
form from the cowl side panel/rocker panel (Fig. 40).
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the support bracket and side
step support platform on the cowl side panel/rocker
Fig. 38 Rear Flare and license Plate Bracket
Fig. 39 Side Step Support Platform and Moulding/
Applique
Fig. 36 Front Fender Flare and Side Step Moulding
Fig. 37 Front Fender Flare and Side Step Moulding
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panel (Fig. 40). Install and tighten the support
bracket retaining bolt to 11 Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque.
Install and tighten the support platform retaining
screws to 41 Nzm (30 ft-lbs) torque.
(2) Install the side step moulding and applique on
the cowl side panel/rocker panel (Fig. 39). Install and
tighten the moulding retaining bolts to 11 Nzm (96
in-lbs) torque. Install and tighten the applique re-
taining screws to 41 Nzm (30 ft-lbs) torque.(3) Install the lower body moulding on the support
bracket and cowl side panel with the retaining bolts
and (Fig. 39). Tighten the moulding retaining bolts to
11 Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque.
(4) Tighten the fender flare retaining screws (Figs.
36, 37 and 38) to 11 Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque.
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH LINERS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the liner attaching screws (Fig. 41).
(2) Remove the rivets that attach the liner to the
wheelhouse (Fig. 41).
(3) Remove the rivets that attach the liner rear
splash shield to the rear crossmember (Fig. 41).
(4) Remove the liner from the wheelhouse (Fig.
41).
(5) Remove the rivets that attach the rear splash
shield to the wheelhouse liner (Fig. 41).
INSTALLATION
(1) Attach the rear splash shield to the wheelhouse
liner with rivets (Fig. 41).
(2) Position the liner in the wheelhouse (Fig. 41).
(3) Install the screws and rivets to attach the liner
to the wheelhouse (Fig. 41).
(4) Install the rivets to attach the rear splash
shield to the crossmember (Fig. 41).
Fig. 41 Wheelhouse Liner, Splash Shield and Splash Aprons
Fig. 40 Side Step Support Platform and Support
Bracket
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(3) If necessary, remove the retaining screws and
the hinge from the glove box door.
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the hinge on the glove box
door with screws. Tighten the screws securely.
(2) Position the glove box door and hinge on the
glove box housing.
(3) Install the hinge-to-glove box housing screws
and adjust the door for proper fit within the opening.
Tighten the screws securely.
DOOR LATCH STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
The glove box door lock cylinder latch striker is at-
tached to the glove box housing opening with screws.
The striker can be moved in or out for adjustment.
SEATS
Bucket-type front seats (Fig. 19) are standard on
YJ vehicles. The rear passenger seat is a forward
pivoting/folding, bench-type seat (Fig. 20).The passenger-side (RH), front bucket seat frame is
the tilt-type (Fig. 21). The driver-side (LH) seat is
fixed in-place.
Both the passenger-side (RH) seat and the driver-
side (LH) seat have fore-and-aft track adjustment.
BUCKET SEATS
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
The front seat frames/platforms are attached to the
floor panel.
REAR BENCH SEAT
The rear bench seat pivot brackets are attached to
the floor panel with screws. The front of the seat is
attached to the pivot brackets with washers and
hitch pins.
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the strikers from the latches (Fig.
20).
(2) Remove the hitch pin, disengage the seat frame
from the pivots and remove the seat from the vehicle
(Fig. 20).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat on the rear floor panel and
engage the seat frame with the pivots (Fig. 20).
(2) Install the hitch pin (Fig. 20).
(3) Pivot the seat rearward and engage the strik-
ers with the latch brackets (Fig. 20).
Fig. 19 Bucket Front Seat
Fig. 20 Pivoting/Folding, Bench-Type Rear Seat
Fig. 21 Passenger-Side Bucket Front Seat
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