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(3) If equipped, disconnect the security alarm
switch connector from the lock cylinder (Fig. 69).
(4) Remove the key lock cylinder retainer clip. Re-
move the lock cylinder, gasket and clip from the door
opening (Fig. 70).
(5) If applicable, remove the door latch-to-lock cyl-
inder rod from the original lock cylinder. Connect it
to the replacement lock cylinder.INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lock cylinder and gasket in the
door opening. Hold the lock cylinder in the opening
with the retainer clip.
(2) Connect the door latch-to-lock cylinder rod to
the door latch.
(3) If equipped, connect the security alarm switch
connector to the lock cylinder.
(4) Test and, if necessary, adjust the door latch-to-
lock cylinder rod operation.
(5) Install the door trim panel and waterdam.
(6) Adjust the door latch as described in DOOR
LATCH ADJUSTMENT.
DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT
(1) Remove the access hole plug from the latch face
(Fig. 71).
(2) Insert a 5/32-inch wrench through the hole and
into the latch release lever adjustment screw and
loosen.
(3) Press and release the outside door handle latch
release button several times.
(4) Release the button and tighten adjustment
screw to 3 Nzm (30 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Test the release handle button and key lock
cylinder for proper latch release.
(6) Install the door waterdam and trim panel.
DOOR EXTERNAL HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and waterdam.
(2) Remove the access hole cover and remove the
door handle nuts (Fig. 72).
Fig. 71 Door Latch Adjustment
Fig. 69 Security Alarm Switch
Fig. 70 Key Lock Cylinder Removal/Installation
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(3) Disconnect the handle-to-latch rod from the
handle latch release lever arm.
(4) Remove the nuts and handle from the door.
(5) Remove the gaskets from the door outer panel
surface, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble the replacement door handle, if nec-
essary (Fig. 73). Apply silicone spray lubricant to the
components.
(2) If the original gaskets were removed, position
the replacement gaskets on the handle. Position the
handle on the door outer panel.
(3) Install and tighten the handle nuts.
(4) Connect the latch-to-handle rod to the handle
latch release lever arm.
(5) Install the door waterdam and trim panel.(6) Adjust the door latch as described in DOOR
LATCH ADJUSTMENT.
DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the access plug located at the upper
end of the door (Fig. 74).
(2) Remove the door trim panel and waterdam.
(3) Remove the door external handle from the door
outer panel.
(4) Remove the door latch screws (Fig. 75).
(5) Remove the retainer clip and key lock cylinder
from the door outer panel.
(6) Disconnect all the rods from the door latch
(Fig. 76).
Fig. 72 Door External Handle Removal/Installation
Fig. 73 Door Handle Components
Fig. 74 Access Plug
Fig. 75 Door Latch Retaining Screws
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(7) Remove the door latch from the door face.
(8) For vehicles equipped with power door locks,
remove the lock motor rivets. Remove the motor and
latch as a unit from the door. Detach the rod and mo-
tor from the latch (Fig. 77).
INSTALLATION
(1) If necessary, install a replacement latch
striker.
(2) For vehicles equipped with power door locks,
attach the rod and lock motor to the latch. Attach
the lock motor to the door panel with either rivets or
with bolts and nuts (Fig. 77).
(3) Install the door latch at the door face and con-
nect all the rods to the latch (Fig. 76).
(4) Install the latch screws. Tighten the screws to
9Nzm (77 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Install the external handle.
(6) Install the latch-to-door handle rod.
(7) Install the key lock cylinder and retainer clip.
(8) Install the door waterdam and trim panel.
(9) Install the door access plug.(10) Adjust the door latch as described in DOOR
LATCH ADJUSTMENT.
DOOR INSIDE LATCH RELEASE AND LOCK RODS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door inside latch release handle
screws (Figs. 79 and 80).
(2) Move the door release handle outward and dis-
connect the handle-to-latch rods (Fig. 81). For vehi-
cles equipped with power door locks/windows, also
disconnect the wire harness connector (Fig. 82).
(3) Remove the door trim panel and waterdam.
(4) Drill-out the rivet heads and remove the rod
guide bracket rivets from the door inner panel (Figs.
83 and 84).
(5) Remove the rod guide brackets and rods from
the door.
Fig. 76 Door Latches
Fig. 77 Door Lock Motor
Fig. 78 Door Latch Striker Removal/Installation
Fig. 79 Front Door Inside Latch Release Handle
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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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(2) Install and tighten hinge-to-roof panel nuts to 9
Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
(3) Install the liftgate-to-hinge screws. Tighten
screws to 9 Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
(4) Install the liftgate (headliner) upper trim moul-
ding (Fig. 111).
LIFTGATE LATCH/KEY LOCK CYLINDER/STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the liftgate and remove the latch screws
(Fig. 120).
(2) Disconnect the rod from the latch (Fig. 121).(3) Remove the latch from the liftgate (Fig. 122).
(4) Drill-out the rivet heads and remove the lock
solenoid from liftgate (Fig. 123).
(5) Remove the lock cylinder retainer clip (Fig. 124).
Fig. 121 Latch and Key Lock Cylinder
Fig. 122 Liftgate Latch and Solenoid
Fig. 123 Liftgate Lock Solenoid
Fig. 124 Liftgate Key Lock Cylinder
Fig. 120 Liftgate Latch Screws
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(6) Remove the key lock cylinder.
(7) Remove the latch striker screws from the scuff
plate and cross sill (Fig. 125)
(8) Remove the striker and shim from the retainer.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the key lock cylinder. Secure the lock
cylinder with the retainer clip (Fig. 126).
(2) Position the latch in the liftgate.
(3) Connect the latch rod.
(4) Install and tighten the latch screws to 12 Nzm
(110 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Install the striker retainer, shim, striker and
screws in the scuff plate cross sill.
LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE A SUPPORT ROD
CYLINDER WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. EACH
SUPPORT ROD PISTON IS OPERATED BY HIGHPRESSURE GAS. IT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY IF IT IS REMOVED WITH THE
PISTON COMPRESSED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIS-
ASSEMBLE OR REPAIR A SUPPORT ROD CYLIN-
DER.
(1) Open the liftgate.
(2) Support the liftgate in the open position.
(3) Remove the clips that attach the support rod
and cylinder to the ball studs (Fig. 127).
(4) Disconnect the support rod and cylinder from
the ball studs and remove the cylinder from vehicle
(Fig. 128).
(5) De-pressurize the original rod cylinder before
disposal. Refer to the procedure below.
Fig. 127 Support Rod Retainer Clip
Fig. 128 Support Rod, Retainer Clips and Ball Studs
Fig. 125 Liftgate Latch Striker
Fig. 126 Liftgate Key Lock Cylinder and Latch
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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
bottom-left flange (Fig. 122).
(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.
(7) Move downward and mate the seal with the
right-side flange.
(8) Move to the left and mate the seal with the
bottom-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.
Fig. 130 Liftgate Adjustment Shims
Fig. 131 Stop Bumper Screw Anchors
Fig. 132 Liftgate Opening Weatherstrip Seal
Removal/Installation
Fig. 133 Liftgate Opening Weatherstrip Seal
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REAR SEAT CUSHIONÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the seat cushion at the rear by pull-
ing upward on the release strap.
(2) Tilt the seat cushion forward.
(3) Disengage the seat cushion latch with the re-
lease lever knob. Separate the right side latch and
then the left side seat bracket from the floor anchor
bolts, and remove the cushion from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat cushion in the vehicle.
(2) Insert the left pivot in the anchor grommet.(3) Force the right side latch onto the anchor bolt
and pivot the seat cushion to the horizontal position.
(4) Lock the seat cushion in-place by pressing
firmly on the center of the cushion until the latch en-
gages.
REAR SEAT CUSHION COVERÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat cushion from the vehicle.
(2) Remove the cover side, front and rear retaining
clips from the wire retainers with an appropriate re-
moval tool.
(3) Remove the serrated retainers from the front
ends of the cover with a trim panel removal tool.
(4) Remove the seat cover from the cushion.
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.
Fig. 75 Seat Cushion Disengagement At Rear
Fig. 76 Seat Cushion Disengagement At Front
Fig. 77 Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation
Fig. 78 Seat Cushion Cover Retaining Clip Removal
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(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
center of the cushion until the latch engages.
REAR SEATBACK LATCH STRIKER AND
BUMPERÐXJ VEHICLES
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.
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
center of the cushion until the latch engages.
REAR SEATBACK COVERÐXJ VEHICLES
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.
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.
REAR SEATBACK RECONDITIONINGÐXJ VEHICLES
ASSEMBLY
(1) Apply hot melt glue to the rear side of the
frame/panel and position the seatback foundation
board on the panel.
(2) Turn the seatback frame/panel over apply hot
melt glue to the front side of the panel.
(3) Position the seatback pad on the frame/panel
and hot melt glue.
(4) Position the seatback cover on the pad.
(5) Pull the seat cushion cover down around the
pad.
Fig. 90 Seatback Latch Striker Bracket Removal/
Installation
Fig. 91 Seatback Cover Removal
Fig. 92 Rear Seatback Foundation Board Installation
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