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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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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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(7) Compress the seat cushion and attach the re-
tainer tabs at the front and rear of the cover to the
retainer wire.
(8) With the seat cushion compressed, install the
serrated retainers at the sides of the cover and the
frame edge.
REAR SEATBACKÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the seat cushion at the rear by pull-
ing upward on the release strap.
(2) Tilt the seat cushion forward.
Fig. 84 Seat Cushion Cover On Pad
Fig. 85 Seat Cushion Cover Serrated Retainer
Installation
Fig. 86 Seat Cushion Disengagement At Rear
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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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FRONT INNER SCUFF PLATE/COWL SIDE TRIM
PANELÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screws and the inner
scuff plate from the front door sill.
(2) Remove the retaining screws and cowl side
trim panel from the cowl side panel.
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 MOULDINGÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screws and the inner
scuff plate, cowl side trim panel and headliner front
trim moulding from the interior of the vehicle.
(2) Remove the retaining screws and the wind-
shield side moulding from the A-pillar and door
header.
Fig. 100 Front Inner Scuff PlateÐ2-Door Vehicles
Fig. 101 Front Inner Scuff PlateÐ4-Door Vehicles
Fig. 102 Cowl Side Trim Panel
Fig. 103 Windshield Side Moulding, Quarter Trim
and Extension Panels
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the windshield side moulding on the A-
pillar and door header. Install the retaining screws
and tighten to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Install the headliner front trim moulding, 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 VEHICLES
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.
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
VEHICLES
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.
(4) Remove the retaining screws and the quarter
trim panel from the quarter panel and wheelhouse
trim panel.(5) If necessary, remove the retaining screws and
the tire stand-off from the left quarter trim panel.
(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.
Fig. 105 Liftgate Scuff Plate
Fig. 106 Quarter Trim PanelÐ2-Door Vehicles
Fig. 104 Quarter Trim Panel Extension
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(2) Fold the end covers over the retaining screws.
FRONT SHOULDER BELT/BUCKLEÐXJ VEHICLES
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Fig. 120 Assist Handle Removal/Installation
Fig. 121 Front Shoulder Belt Buckles
Fig. 122 Front Shoulder BeltÐ2-Door Vehicles
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REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELT/BUCKLEÐXJ VEHICLES
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.
(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.
(7) Remove the retractor and shoulder belt from
the trim panel.
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.
Fig. 123 Front Shoulder BeltÐ4-Door Vehicles
Fig. 124 Shoulder Belt SetÐ2-Door Vehicles
Fig. 125 Shoulder Belt SetÐ4-Door Vehicles
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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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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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