JEEP CHEROKEE 1995 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 11 Hood and Components
Fig. 12 Safety Latch and Support Rod
Fig. 13 Hood Insulator Panel
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HOOD SAFETY LATCHÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the hood.
(2) Remove the latch retaining screws from the
grille panel (Fig. 14).
(3) Remove the latch from the grille panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the latch on the grille panel (Fig. 14).
(2) Install the latch retaining screws.
(3) Remove the support rod and close the hood.
COWL WEATHERSTRIP SEALÐYJ
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(1) Carefully separate the seal from the cowl/dash
panel flange (Fig. 15).
(2) Position the seal on the cowl/dash panel flange
(Fig. 15) and press it against the panel edge.
COWL GRILLE AND SCREENÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach the cowl air in-
take grille to the cowl and to the air intake duct (Fig.
16).(2) Remove the grille and screen from the cowl
(Fig. 16).INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cowl screen and grille on the cowl.
(2) Attach the grille and screen to the cowl and the
air intake duct with the screws (Fig. 16).
Fig. 14 Hood Safety Latch Removal/Installation
Fig. 15 Cowl Weatherstrip Seal
Fig. 16 Cowl Grille Removal/Installation
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BATTERY TRAYÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cables from the battery and power
distribution center (Fig. 1).
(2) Remove the retaining nuts and the battery
holddown bracket from the holddown J-bolts (Fig. 2).
(3) Remove the battery from the tray.
(4) Remove the retaining screws, the support
bracket and the PDC from the battery tray (Fig. 3).
(5) Remove the nuts that attach the battery tray to
the cowl panel (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove the screws that attach the support
brackets to the fender inner panel.
(7) Remove the screw that attaches the brace to
the battery tray (Fig. 2).
(8) Remove the battery tray from the vehicle (Fig.
2).
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the J-bolts on the battery
tray.
(2) Position the battery tray on the cowl panel with
the studs inserted in the holes.
(3) Attach the battery tray to the cowl panel studs
with the attaching nuts.Tighten the nuts on the
studs to 4 Nzm (35 in-lbs) torque.
(4) Install the screw that attaches the brace to the
battery tray. Tighten the screw to 18 Nzm (156 in-lbs)
torque.
(5) Install the screws that attach the support
brackets to the fender inner panel. Tighten the
screws to 18 Nzm (156 in-lbs) torque.(6) Install the support bracket and PDC on the
battery tray. Tighten the screws to 18 Nzm (156 in-
lbs) torque.
(7) Install the battery in the tray.
(8) Position the holddown bracket over the J-bolts.
(9) Install the retaining nuts on the J-bolts.
Tighten the nuts to 4 Nzm (35 in-lbs) torque.
(10) Remove the cables from the battery and power
distribution center.
FENDERSÐYJ
SERVICE INFORMATION
YJ fenders are comprised of the fender outer panel,
the fender inner panel, the front and rear support
brackets, and the splash shields (Fig. 4).
Fig. 1 Battery and PDC Cables
Fig. 2 Battery Tray Removal/Installation
Fig. 3 PDC and Bracket Removal/Installation
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REMOVAL
(1) As applicable, remove or disconnect all compo-
nents attached to the fender inner panel.
(2) Left fender:
²Remove the air cleaner housing and support
bracket from the fender inner panel (Fig. 5 and 6).
Fig. 4 Fender Components
Fig. 5 Air Cleaner Housing and Radiator Baffle
Adapter Fender
Fig. 6 Air Cleaner Housing and Support Bracket
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²Remove the horn from the fender inner panel (Fig.
7).
²Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir and
coolant reserve bottle from the fender inner panel
(Fig. 8 and 9).(4) Right fender:
²Remove the jack and related tools from the jack
storage tray (Fig. 10).
²Remove the jack storage tray and A/C receiver/
drier from the fender inner panel (Fig. 11).
Fig. 7 Horn Removal/Installation
Fig. 8 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Fig. 9 Coolant Reserve Bottle
Fig. 10 Jack and Related Tools
Fig. 11 Jack Storage Tray and A/C Receiver/Drier
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²Remove the radio antenna (if equipped) from the
fender outer panel (Fig. 12 and 13).
(5) Disconnect the side marker lamp wire harness
bulb socket and the hood holddown clamp (Fig. 14).
(6) Remove the screws that attach the battery tray
support brackets to the right fender inner panel.
(7) Remove the fender front attaching bolts/nuts
and brackets from the grille panel (Fig. 15).
(8) Remove the splash shields from the fender.
(9) Remove the bolts that attach the fender and
rear supports to the cowl panel (Fig. 15).
(10) Pull the fender outward and lift it from the
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fender and rear support brackets
at the vehicle body and install the attaching washers
and bolts (Fig. 15). Tighten the bolts and nuts to 18
Nzm (156 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Install the fender front attaching bolts/nuts.
Tighten the bolts and nuts to 18 Nzm (156 in-lbs)
torque.(3) Install the splash shields with the serrated re-
tainers (Fig. 16).
(4) Install the battery tray support bracket-to-right
fender inner panel screws. Tighten the screws to 18
Nzm (156 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Connect the side marker lamp wire harness
connector and the hood holddown clamp.
(6) Connect the radio antenna, if equipped.
(7) Install/connect all the components removed/dis-
connected from the fender inner panel.
Fig. 12 Radio Antenna
Fig. 13 Radio Antenna Cable
Fig. 14 Hood Holddown Clamp and Side Marker
Lamp
Fig. 15 Fender Front and Rear Attaching Bolts/Nuts
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(8) Left fender:
²Install the air cleaner housing and support bracket
on the fender inner panel.
²Install the horn on the fender inner panel.
²Install the windshield washer fluid reservoir and
coolant reserve bottle on the fender inner panel.
(9) Right fender:
²Install the jack storage tray and A/C receiver/drier
on the fender inner panel.
²Install the jack and related tools in the jack stor-
age tray (Fig. 17).
FENDER FLAREÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the side marker lamp lens and discon-
nect the wire harness bulb socket.(2) Remove the serrated retainers, screws and
plastic nuts that attach the flare to the front fender
or rear wheelhouse (Fig. 18 and 19).
(3) Remove the flare and clean the contact surface
on the body.
(4) Inspect the flare serrated retainers and plastic
nuts. Replace any hardware that is loose or damaged.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the contact surface on the flare and posi-
tion it on the front fender or wheelhouse.
(2) Install the flare serrated retainers, screws and
nuts. Tighten the screw at the lower molding to 11
Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque. Tighten the upper screws to
11 Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque.
Fig. 16 Fender Splash Shields
Fig. 17 Jack Installation
Fig. 18 Front Fender Flare and Side Step Molding
Fig. 19 Rear Flare and license Plate Bracket
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BODY SIDE STEP MOLDINGÐYJ
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
The body side moldings are attached to the step
supports and to the body side panels (Fig. 20).
(1) It is necessary to loosen the fender flare retain-
ing screws (Fig. 18 and 19) before removing the lower
body and step moldings.
(2) Remove the retaining bolts and the lower body
molding from the support bracket and cowl side
panel (Fig. 20).
(3) Remove the retaining bolts/screws, the applique
and the side step molding from the cowl side panel/
rocker panel (Fig. 20).
(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. 21).
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the support bracket and side
step support platform on the cowl side panel/rocker
panel. Install and tighten the support bracket retain-
ing 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 molding and applique on
the cowl side panel/rocker panel. Install and tighten
the molding retaining bolts to 11 Nzm (96 in-lbs)
torque. Install and tighten the applique retaining
screws to 41 Nzm (30 ft-lbs) torque.(3) Install the lower body molding on the support
bracket and cowl side panel with the retaining bolts.
Tighten the molding retaining bolts to 11 Nzm (96 in-
lbs) torque.
(4) Tighten the fender flare retaining screws to 11
Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque.
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH LINERSÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the liner attaching screws (Fig. 22).
(2) Remove the rivets that attach the liner to the
wheelhouse (Fig. 22).
(3) Remove the rivets that attach the liner rear
splash shield to the rear crossmember.
(4) Remove the liner from the wheelhouse.
(5) Remove the rivets that attach the rear splash
shield to the wheelhouse liner.
INSTALLATION
(1) Attach the rear splash shield to the wheelhouse
liner with rivets.
(2) Position the liner in the wheelhouse.
(3) Install the screws and rivets to attach the liner
to the wheelhouse.
(4) Install the rivets to attach the rear splash
shield to the crossmember.
FENDER SPLASH APRONSÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the splash apron attaching screws (Fig.
22).
(2) Remove the aprons from the fender well (Fig.
22).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the aprons in the fender well (Fig. 22).
(2) Install the screws to attach the splash aprons
to the fender well.
Fig. 20 Side Step Support Platform and Molding/
Applique
Fig. 21 Side Step Support Platform and Support
Bracket
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FENDER INNER SPLASH SHIELDSÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the splash shield retainers from the
cowl panel and inner fender panel (Fig. 23).
(2) Remove the splash shields from the inner
fender and cowl panel (Fig. 23).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the splash shields on the inner fender
panel rear flange and on the cowl panel extension.
(2) Install the splash shield retainers.
BODY STRIPES/DECALSÐYJ
YJ body stripes and decals are durable tape
stripes/decals with a adhesive backing.
REPAIR
Small nicks, scratches can be touched-up with
paint. A correct color match can be obtained by
blending small amounts of appropriate paint colors.
To eliminate blisters and air bubbles in a body
stripe/decal, pierce them with a needle or pin. Force
the trapped air out of the hole.
A heat gun can also be used to remove small wrin-
kles and irregularities in a stripe/decal.
REQUIREMENTS
Body stripe/decal replacement because of collision
damage requires that the metal repair and paint re-
finish be completed first.
Fig. 22 Wheelhouse Liner, Splash Shield and Splash Aprons
Fig. 23 Fender Inner Splash Shields
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The work area temperature should be between
18ÉC (65ÉF) and 32ÉC (90ÉF).A tape stripe/decal
should not be replaced if the work area temper-
ature is less than 18ÉC (65ÉF).
The following equipment and material are neces-
sary for body stripe/decal removal and installation:
²Commercial tape stripe/decal removal solution.
²Commercial adhesive removal solution.
²Liquid dish detergent (for the wetting solution).
²Mixture of wetting solution.
²Commercial wax and silicone removal solution.
²Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
²Small squeegee (plastic or hard rubber).
²Water bucket and sponge.
²Clean wiping rags or paper towels.
²Heat gun (or infra-red heat bulb).
²Wax pencil.
²Sharp knife, single edge razor blade or X-acto
knife.
²Pair of scissors.
²Needle or pin.
A wetting solution assures a better bond between
the painted surface of the body and the tape stripe/
decal. Prepare a supply of wetting solution by mixing
two or three teaspoons of dish detergent with 1 gal-
lon of water.Do not use soap.
Too much detergent will reduce the effective-
ness of the mixture.
REMOVAL
The key to successful tape stripe/decal re-
moval is to apply heat to area and slowly peel
stripe/decal from panel.
(1) Clean the repaired surface, adjacent panels and
door openings as necessary.
(2) Start at one end of the tape stripe/decal and
apply heat with a heat gun. Slowly peel the stripe/
decal from the panel by pulling it back.Do not pull
the tape stripe/decal outward from the panel.
WARNING: USE THE TAPE STRIPE/DECAL RE-
MOVAL SOLUTION IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA
ONLY.
(3) A commercial tape stripe/decal removal solution
can be used for stripe/decal removal at areas where a
heat gun is ineffective:
²mask-off the body panel area surrounding the tape
stripe/decal (Fig. 1).
²Move the removal solution spray back and forth
across the complete length of the stripe/decal with a
smooth, steady motion.
²Ensure that the complete stripe/decal is covered
with the solution.
²Allow the stripe/decal removal solution to remain
on the stripe/decal for 20 minutes.²After 20 minutes, peel stripe/decal away from the
flange and, starting at a corner, peel the stripe/decal
from the body (Fig. 2).
²If there is difficulty with peeling stripe/decal away
from body use a squeegee for stripe/decal removal
(Fig. 3).
²With the stripe/decal removed, scrape all the
stripe/decal removal solution from the panel surface
before proceeding.
WARNING: USE THE ADHESIVE REMOVAL SOLU-
TION IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA ONLY.
(4) After the stripe/decal is removed, remove any
adhesive remaining on body with a removal solution.
(5) After 3 to 5 minutes, use a squeegee to remove
adhesive (Fig. 4).
(6) Remove the masking tape and mask from the
panel.
(7) Wipe the panel with a cloth with a general pur-
pose cleaning solution.
Fig. 1 Stripe/Decal Removal Solution Application
Fig. 2 Body Stripe/Decal Removal
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