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92). Be careful not to bend the hinge when driving
the hinge pin, support may be required under the
hinge.
(8) Adjust/align latch striker and latch as neces-
sary.(9) Install the door restraint (check) retaining pin
with a punch.
FRONT DOOR SPACER BLOCKSÐTWO-DOOR
VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Upper spacer block: drill-out the rivet heads
and remove them from the reinforcement plate
(Fig.93).
(2) Lower spacer block: remove the screws from the
door face Fig. 94).
(3) As applicable, remove the spacer block from the
door window frame or door face.
INSTALLATION
(1) As applicable, position the spacer block on the
door window frame or door face.
(2) Upper spacer block: Install the replacement riv-
ets in the spacer block and reinforcement plate.
Fig 89 Install Bushing In Hinge
Fig. 90 Begin To Roll Bushing Material Outward
Fig. 91 Forming A Head On The Bushing
Fig. 92 Installing The Hinge Pin
Fig. 93 Front Door Upper Spacer BlockÐTwo-Door
Vehicles
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(3) Lower spacer block: install the screws in the
door face. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs)
torque.
DOOR EDGE GUARD/EDGE PROTECTOR STRIP
REPLACEMENT
(1) Pull outward and remove the door edge guard
strip from the door edge (Fig. 95).
(2) Position the door edge guard strip on the door
edge.
(3) Force the door edge guard strip inward until it
is seated on the door edge.
DOOR WINDOW EXTERIOR MOULDINGS
REMOVAL
(1) When removing the front or rear door window
exterior moulding, open the window completely (Figs.
96 and 97).
(2) Pry and pull the moulding sections from the
door panel flange and clips.
Fig. 95 Door Edge Guard/Protector Strip
Fig. 96 Front Door Window Exterior Moulding
Fig. 94 Front Door Lower Spacer BlockÐTwo-Door
Vehicles
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INSTALLATION
(1) When installing window mouldings, start at
the forward end of the upper moulding.
(2) Force the moulding onto the door panel and con-
tinue rearward until it is completely seated on the
flange.
(3) Mate the rear moulding with the upper mould-
ing and force the moulding edge inward.
(4) Continue pressing and moving downward to
complete the installation.
(5) Position the lower moulding on the clips and
force it downward.
DOOR WINDOW GLASS AND DOOR OPENING
WEATHERSTRIP SEALS
REMOVAL
When removing the front or rear door window
glass weatherstrip seals, open the window.
The window weatherstrip seals can be removed by
hand or with the aid of a small putty knife (or sim-
ilar tool).
Fig. 97 Rear Door Window Exterior Moulding
Fig. 98 Front Door Window Glass Weatherstrip
SealsFig. 99 Rear Door Window Glass Weatherstrip Seals
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The door opening weatherstrip seal is attached to
the periphery of the door opening in the body. The
retaining push-studs can be removed with an appro-
priate pry tool. The front door secondary seal is at-
tached to the A-pillar with plastic blind rivets (Fig.
100).
The door-to-rocker panel seals are attached to the
door inner panels with rivets (Fig. 101). The rivets
can be removed with an appropriate pry tool.WINDOW GLASS WEATHERSTRIP SEAL
INSTALLATION
When installing front or rear door window glass
weatherstrip seals, open the window completely.
(1) To install a front door window glass channel
weatherstrip seal, start at the upper, rear corner
(Fig. 102).
(2) To install a rear door window glass channel
weatherstrip seal, start at the upper, front corner
(Fig. 103).
(3) A small amount of adhesive can be used to hold
the weatherstrip seal in-place, if necessary.
(4) As applicable, move forward or rearward and
downward evenly until the weatherstrip seal is fully
seated in the channel.
Fig. 100 Door Opening Weatherstrip Seals
Fig. 101 Door-To-Rocker Panel Seals
Fig. 102 Front Door Window Glass Channel
Weatherstrip Seal
Fig. 103 Rear Door Window Glass Channel
Weatherstrip Seal
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(5) Position the belt weatherstrip seals at the win-
dow edge (Figs. 104, 105 and 106) and force them
downward until seated on the flange.
DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP SEAL
INSTALLATION
The weatherstrip seal is attached to the flange
around the perimeter of the door opening with adhe-
sive and plastic push-studs.
(1) When installing a door opening weatherstrip
seal, start at the door sill center line.
(2) Use adhesive along with the push-studs to aid
in retaining a weatherstrip seal.
(3) Move upward and around the perimeter of the
door opening and seat the weatherstrip seal on
flange (Fig. 108).
(4) Install the front door secondary seal with plas-
tic blind rivets.
DOOR-TO-ROCKER PANEL SEAL
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal on the door inner panel with
the holes aligned.(2) Attach the seal to the door inner panel with
truss rivets.
Fig. 105 Front Door Belt Outer Weatherstrip Seal
Fig. 106 Front Door Belt Inner Weatherstrip Seal
Fig. 107 Rear Door Belt Outer and Inner
Weatherstrip Seal
Fig. 108 Door Opening Weatherstrip Seals
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UNDERBODY COMPONENTS
INDEX
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Catalytic Converter/Muffler/Tailpipe Support
Brackets............................. 85
Front Skid Plate......................... 84
Fuel and Brake Fluid Tube Retainer Clip....... 86
Fuel Filler Hose Splash ShieldÐXJ Vehicles.... 86
Fuel Filter Bracket........................ 86Fuel Tank Skid Plate...................... 84
Fuel Tank Support Strap................... 86
Rear Tow HookÐXJ Vehicles............... 87
Service Information....................... 84
Trailer Hitches........................... 88
Transfer Case Skid Plate.................. 84
SERVICE INFORMATION
In some cases, components in the following proce-
dures either support, or are concealed by other com-
ponents. When necessary, refer to component
removal procedure for service access.
FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach skid plate to
side sills (Fig. 1).
(2) Remove the nuts that attach the skid plate to
the crossmember (Fig. 1).
(3) Remove the skid plate from the vehicle (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the skid plate at front crossmember
and side sills (Fig. 1).
(2) Install the nuts to attach the skid plate to
crossmember.(3) Install the screws to attach skid plate to side
sills.
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Support the skid plate.
(2) Remove the bolts that attach the skid plate to
the transmission support crossmember and frame sill
(Fig. 2).
(3) Remove the support and skid plate from the ve-
hicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position and support the skid plate at the
frame sill and transmission support crossmember
(Fig. 2).
(2) Attach the skid plate to the frame sill and
crossmember with bolts. Tighten bolts to 22 Nzm (16
ft-lbs) torque.
FUEL TANK SKID PLATE
REMOVALÐXJ VEHICLES
(1) Position a support under skid plate.
(2) Remove the bolts that attach skid plate to un-
derbody side rails (Figs. 3 and 4).
Fig. 1 Front Skid Plate Removal/Installation
Fig. 2 Transfer Case Skid Plate
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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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(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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