hinge JEEP CHEROKEE 1995 Service Owner's Guide

DOORS
INDEX
page page
Beltline SealÐYJ........................ 142
Door Frame Glass Channel ReplacementÐYJ . . . 142
Door Weatherstrip Seal ReplacementÐYJ...... 142
Full-Metal Door Assist HandleÐYJ........... 136
Full-Metal Door HingesÐYJ................ 140
Full-Metal Door Key Lock CylinderÐYJ........ 139
Full-Metal Door Latch External Release
HandleÐYJ........................... 140
Full-Metal Door Latch Inside Release and Lock
HandleÐYJ........................... 137
Full-Metal Door LatchÐYJ.................. 140Full-Metal Door ServiceÐYJ................ 142
Full-Metal Door Trim PanelÐYJ.............. 137
Full-Metal Door Vent Window GlassÐYJ....... 137
Full-Metal Door WaterdamÐYJ.............. 137
Full-Metal Door Weatherstrip SealsÐYJ........ 141
Full-Metal Door Window Glass Regulator
HandleÐYJ........................... 136
Full-Metal Door Window Glass RegulatorÐYJ . . . 138
Full-Metal Door Window GlassÐYJ........... 139
Half-Metal Door Latch StrikerÐYJ............ 135
Half-Metal Soft Top DoorÐYJ............... 134
HALF-METAL SOFT TOP DOORÐYJ
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
(1) Open the door.
(2) Disconnect the door restraint strap from the
pin (Fig. 1).
(3) Turn the window retaining sleeves 1/4 turn to
the left and pull them up and out of the door (Fig. 2).
(4) Remove the window from the door by detaching
the soft top-to-door snap fasteners and pulling the
window up and out of the door (Fig. 3).
(5) Remove the latch interior release handle (Fig.
4).
(6) Remove the assist handle.
(7) Remove the trim panel by detaching the retain-
ers around the perimeter of the trim panel (Fig. 4).(8) Remove the screws from the door latch handle,
disconnect the latch release rod and remove the han-
dle (Fig. 4).
(9) Remove the door latch screws (Fig. 4). Remove
the door latch with the rods attached.
(10) Remove the weatherstrip seal screws and
carefully remove the weatherstrip seal from door
edge (Fig. 5).
(11) Remove the retaining nuts from the door
hinge pivots and remove the door from the body (Fig.
1).
(12) Remove the retaining screws and the hinges
from the door.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
(1) Install the hinges and the retaining screws on
the door. Tighten the screws securely.
Fig. 1 Half-Metal Soft Top Door
Fig. 2 Window Retaining Sleeves
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(2) Position the door at the vehicle, insert the
hinge pivots in the hinge receptacles and install the
retaining nuts (Fig. 1). Tighten the nuts securely.
(3) Install the weatherstrip seal on the door edge
and install the seal retaining screws (Fig. 5).
(4) Position the latch in the door and install the re-
taining screws (Fig. 4). Tighten the screws securely.
(5) Position the door latch external release handle
and install the retaining screws (Fig. 4). Tighten the
screws securely. Connect the latch release rod to the
external release handle and the key lock-to-latch rod
(Fig. 6).
(6) Install the interior trim panel (Fig. 4).(7) Connect the latch release rod to the door latch
interior release handle and install the handle (Fig.
4).
(8) Install the assist handle.
(9) Install the window retaining sleeves.
(10) Install the window (Fig. 3).
(11) Attach the restraint strap to the pin (Fig. 1).
HALF-METAL DOOR LATCH STRIKERÐYJ
REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove the striker with a Torx bit (Fig. 7).
(2) Install the plate, shim and replacement striker
with a Torx bit (Fig. 7).
Fig. 4 Half-Metal Door Interior Trim Panel
Fig. 3 Window Removal/Installation
Fig. 5 Half-Metal Door Weatherstrip Seal
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(3) Slide the regulator arm guide onto the regula-
tor arm and position the guide on the window glass
(Fig. 12). Install the nuts, bushings and screws.
(4) Install the division channel lower adjustment
screw.
(5) Test the window glass for proper operation.
(6) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR WINDOW GLASSÐYJ
ADJUSTMENT
One adjustment location provides amount of effort
required to raise and lower the door window glass.
The door window glass division channel is adjustable
fore and aft at the lower attaching location.
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Loosen channel lower adjustment screw and
move the division channel fore or aft to obtain the
desired door window glass operation.
Movement of the division channel fore or aft
will decrease or increase the free-play between
the channels.
(3) Tighten the division channel lower adjustment
screw.
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the window glass down-stop bumper
(Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the screws that attach the regulator
arm guide to the window glass. Remove the screws,
bushings, nuts and the guide from the glass (Fig. 11).
(4) Lower the window glass to the bottom of the
door.
(5) Remove the division channel upper attaching
screw and the lower adjustment screw. Detach the
front 3 inches of window glass weatherstrip seal from
the door upper frame.
(6) Separate the division channel from the front
window glass rubber seal. Pull the division channel
up and in toward the inside of vehicle.
(7) Raise and tilt the window glass toward the
hinge side of the door and disengage it from the rear
channel.
(8) Pull the window glass up and out of the door
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lower the window glass into the door, while in-
serting the window glass into the front and rear
channels.
(2) Slide the window glass downward to the bottom
of the door panel.(3) Lower the division channel into the door and
position the window glass securely in the channel.
(4) Install the weatherstrip seal in the upper door
frame and install the upper attaching screw and the
lower adjustment screw.
(5) Slide the guide onto the regulator arm and po-
sition the guide on the window glass. Install the re-
taining nuts, bushings and screws (Fig. 12).
(6) Install the window glass down-stop bumper
(Fig. 11).
(7) Test the window operation for proper adjust-
ment.
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR KEY LOCK CYLINDERÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover screws and remove
the cover (Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the retaining clip and remove lock cyl-
inder-to-latch rod (Fig. 13).
(4) Remove the lock cylinder retainer and the lock
cylinder from the door panel (Fig. 13 and 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lock cylinder in the door panel (Fig.
14).
(2) Install the lock cylinder retainer, the lock cylin-
der-to-latch rod and the retaining clip.
(3) Install the door latch cover and the cover
screws (Fig. 11).
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
Fig. 13 Key Lock Cylinder and Door Handle
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FULL-METAL DOOR LATCH EXTERNAL RELEASE
HANDLEÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
from the door inner panel (Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover attaching screws
(Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the hitch pin and the latch release rod
from the door external handle (Fig. 13).
(4) Close the window completely and tap the han-
dle keepers upward (Fig. 13).
(5) Disconnect the window glass from the regulator
arm guide (Fig. 12).
(6) Remove the division channel upper and lower
attaching screws.
(7) Separate the division channel from the front
window glass weatherstrip seal.
(8) Pull the division channel upward and remove
the window glass from the door.
(9) Remove the keepers from the door handle with
needlenose pliers and remove the handle and gasket
from the door (Fig. 13 and 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the gasket and the door external handle
and slide the keepers into the door handle from the
top (Fig. 13 and 14).
(2) Tap the retainers downward lightly to tighten
the handle.
(3) Install the latch release rod and the hitch pin
and attach the rod to the latch (Fig. 13).(4) Position the window glass in the door and the
channels.
(5) Install the division channel and the attaching
screws.
(6) Attach the window glass to the regulator arm
guide (Fig. 12).
(7) Install the door latch cover (Fig. 11).
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR LATCHÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the trim panel and the waterdam from
the door inner panel (Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover (Fig. 11).
(3) Disconnect the inside release handle-to-latch
rod. Disconnect the lock cylinder-to-latch rod. Discon-
nect the inside lock-to-latch rod. Disconnect the ex-
ternal handle-to-latch rod from the door latch (Fig.
15).
(4) Remove the door latch attaching screws and re-
move the latch from the door (Fig. 15).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the door latch with the attaching
screws.
(2) Connect the rods to the latch.
(3) Install the latch cover with the cover screws.
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel.
FULL-METAL DOOR HINGESÐYJ
ADJUSTMENT
The doors are adjusted at the hinge attaching loca-
tions on either the body or the door. Enlarged holes
are located in the body (lower hinge only) for fore, aft
and tilt adjustments. Enlarged holes are also located
in the door (upper and lower hinges) for up, down,
fore, aft and tilt adjustments.
Fig. 14 Key Lock Cylinder and Door Handle
Removal/Installation
Fig. 15 Latch Removal/installation
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Prior to door adjustment or alignment, the door
latch must be removed to allow the door to close
freely and be properly aligned.
The door latch striker should be adjusted in or out
to allow the door latch to be fully engaged. The door
should be flush with the adjacent body panels.
REPLACEMENT
(1) Mark the outline of the existing hinge on the
body and the door with a wax pencil for installation
alignment reference.
When removing the door or hinge DO NOT
discard the plastic shims or the hinge pin.
(2) Remove the hinge-to-body screws and the
hinge-to-door screws (Fig. 16). Remove the hinge
from the door and body.
The upper hinge is also part of the windshield
hinge (Fig. 16). When replacing it, support the
windshield frame with an appropriate device
prior to removal. Inspect the windshield align-
ment after hinge installation.
(3) Clean the replacement hinge with an appropri-
ate solvent and dry it with compressed air.
(4) Color-coat the hinge to match the vehicle body
with MOPAR exterior spray paint, or an equivalent
product.
(5) Lubricate the hinge with spray lubricant.
(6) Position the hinge on the door, align carefully
with the wax pencil installation alignment reference
marks, and install the retaining screws (Fig. 16).
Tighten screws to 17 Nzm (156 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Position the hinge on the vehicle body. Align
the wax pencil marks installation alignment refer-
ence marks. Install the retaining screws (Fig. 16).
Tighten screws to 17 Nzm (156 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Inspect the door alignment. Adjust, if necessary.
Refer to Door HingesÐAdjustment.
FULL-METAL DOOR WEATHERSTRIP SEALSÐYJ
The door weatherstrip seals are molded latex foam
with a smooth rubber reinforcement layer on the out-
side (Fig. 17).
Plastic retainers are used to retain the seal on the
door panel below the door beltline (Fig. 17). Above
the beltline, the seal is retained in a channel formed
in the door upper frame.
The beltline weatherstrip seals are retained within
the
door panels by spring-clip retainers (Fig. 17).
The door frame glass channel is retained within
the door frame by the press-fit between it and the
frame.
WEATHERSTRIP SEAL MAINTENANCE
Cold temperatures can cause rubber seals to
harden and lose resiliency. This possibly will cause
the door to loosen in the body opening and result in
noise. When servicing, use a dampened cloth to clean
the rubber seals. Remove the foreign material from
all areas where the rubber seal contacts the body
panels. Apply silicone lubricant to the seals after
they are cleaned.
CAUTION: Do not apply graphite, brake fluid, or
wax to rubber seals.
Replacement rubber weatherstrip seals are coated
with powder to prevent adhesion to the container
during storage. Before installation, remove all the
powder with a cloth dampened with a general pur-
pose adhesive removal solution.
Fig. 16 Door Hinges
Fig. 17 Door Weatherstrip Seals
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DOOR WEATHERSTRIP SEAL REPLACEMENTÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the weatherstrip seal from
the door with a weatherstrip seal removal tool. Pry
the seal outward to separate the plastic retainers
from the door panel holes.
(2) Remove the upper portion of the seal from the
door upper frame with your fingers or a wooden
wand.
(3) Remove the dust and residual adhesive from
the door panel and body panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply adhesive to the front, rear and bottom
edges of the door from the beltline downward.
(2) Install the upper front corner of the seal on the
door first using your fingers or a wooden wand to po-
sition the seal in the channel. Place the inner shoul-
der of the seal in the channel-to-window frame above
the beltline.
(3) Force the retainers, starting at the rear edge of
the door, into the door panel holes.
(4) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
around the door.
BELTLINE SEALÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the beltline weatherstrip seal
(Fig. 17) from the door with a weatherstrip seal re-
moval tool or similar pry tool.
(2) Pry the seal upward to remove it from within
the glass and door panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal between the door panel and
the glass. Force the seal downward with your fingers
to seat it against the glass and panel (Fig. 18).(2) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
within the door (Fig. 18).
DOOR FRAME GLASS CHANNEL REPLACEMENTÐ
YJ
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the glass channel (Fig. 17)
from the door with a pry tool.
(2) Pry the seal outward to remove it from the
frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the channel in the frame and force it
inward with your fingers to seat it within the frame.
(2) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
within the door frame.
FULL-METAL DOOR SERVICEÐYJ
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
(1) Open the door.
(2) Remove the door restraint strap from the pin.
(3) Remove the door latch inside release handle
(Fig. 8).
(4) Remove the assist handle (Fig. 8).
(5) Remove the window glass regulator handle
(Fig. 8).
(6) Remove the upper trim panel. Remove the
lower trim panel by detaching the retainers around
the perimeter of the trim panel (Fig. 8).
(7) Remove the waterdam from the door inner
panel (Fig. 10).
(8) Remove the door latch cover plate from the
door inner panel (Fig. 11).
(9) Remove the retaining screws and the door latch
with the rods attached (Fig. 15).
(10) Remove the beltline weatherstrip seals from
the door (Fig. 18).
(11) Remove the window glass from the regulator
arm guide (Fig. 12).
(12) Carefully remove the window glass from the
channel and the door.
(13) Remove the key lock cylinder from the door
(Fig. 14).
(14) Remove the door outside handle keepers, dis-
connect the latch release rod and remove the handle
from the door panel (Fig. 13).
(15) Carefully remove the weatherstrip seal from
door edge (Fig. 18).
(16) Remove the retaining nuts from the door
hinge pins and remove the door from the body (Fig.
16).
(17) Remove the retaining screws and the hinges
from the door panel (Fig. 14).
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
(1) Install the hinges on the door (Fig. 14).Fig. 18 Beltline Weatherstrip Seals
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(2) Position the door at the body opening, insert
the hinge pins in the hinge receptacles and install
the retaining nuts (Fig. 16). Tighten the nuts se-
curely.
(3) Install the weatherstrip seal on the door edge
(Fig. 18).
(4) Install the door outside handle and the keepers.
Connect the latch release rod to the handle (Fig. 13).
(5) Install the key lock cylinder (Fig. 14).
(6) Position the window glass in the channel and
the door.
(7) Attach the window glass to the regulator arm
guide (Fig. 12).
(8) Install the beltline weatherstrip seals in the
door (Fig. 18).
(9) Position the latch in the door and install the re-
taining screws (Fig. 15). Tighten the screws securely.
(10) Connect the latch rods (Fig. 19). Attach the in-
side release handle securely. Attach the rods to the
latch making sure the lock position of the lock posi-
tion of the latch toggle button are the same (Fig. 20).
The ends of the latch rods are threaded and
the overall length of each rod is adjustable
within the retainer clip. Adjust as necessary.
(11) Install the door latch cover plate on the door
inner panel (Fig. 11).
(12) Install the waterdam on the door inner panel
(Fig. 10).
(13) Install the interior trim panels (Fig. 8).
(14) Install the window regulator handle.(15) Connect the handle-to-latch rod and the lock-
to-latch rod to the door latch inside release handle
and install the handle (Figs. 19 and 8).
(16) Install the assist handle.
(17) Attach the restraint strap to the pin.
Fig. 19 Latch Rod Connections
Fig. 20 Latch Rod Positions
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²Apply one drop of adhesive at the center of the re-
taining bracket contact surface on the windshield
glass.
²Immediately apply an even coat of adhesive to the
contact surface on the retaining bracket.
²Align the retaining bracket with the position refer-
ence lines on the windshield glass.
²Press and hold the retaining bracket in-place for
at least one minute.
Ensure that the mirror retaining bracket is
correctly aligned because the adhesive will
cure rapidly.
(8) Allow the adhesive to cure for 8-10 minutes,
then remove any residue adhesive with an alcohol
dampened cloth.
(9) Allow the adhesive to cure for an additional
8-10 minutes before installing the mirror on the re-
taining bracket (Fig. 1).
WINDSHIELD FRAMEÐYJ
SERVICE INFORMATION
The windshield frame and glass can be removed as
a unit for service access (Fig. 2). The windshield
frame can also be tilted forward to a full horizontal
position and retained in-place with the strap when
complete removal is not necessary.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the windshield wipers. Refer to the re-
moval procedure.
(2) For vehicles equipped with a soft top, discon-
nect the fabric top from the windshield frame re-
tainer rail. If necessary, refer to the soft top removal
procedure.(3) For vehicles equipped with a hard top, discon-
nect the top from the windshield frame. Loosen the
retaining screws, tilt the top rearward and support
the top away from the windshield frame (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove the retaining screws and the wind-
shield/door hinges from the cowl (Fig. 2).
(5) Remove the holddown bracket retaining screws
from the cowl (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove the windshield frame and glass from
the cowl as a unit (Fig. 2).
(7) If necessary, remove the sunvisors.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the windshield frame on the cowl.
(2) Install the holddown bracket retaining screws
in the cowl.
(3) Install the windshield/door hinge retaining
screws.
(4) Connect the top to the windshield frame. If nec-
essary, refer to the applicable top installation proce-
dure.
(5) For vehicles equipped with a soft top, connect
the fabric top to the windshield frame retainer rail. If
necessary, refer to the soft top installation procedure.
(6) For vehicles equipped with a hard top, remove
the supports, tighten the retaining screws, and con-
nect the top to the windshield frame.
(7) Install the windshield wipers. Refer to the in-
stallation procedure.
(8) If removed, install the sunvisors.
Fig. 2 Windshield Frame Removal/Installation
Fig. 3 Hard Top Detached From Windshield Frame
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(2) Install the bezel screws. Tighten the screws to
3Nzm (24 in-lbs) torque.
(3) Position the instrument cluster housing on the
instrument panel (Fig. 1). Connect the switch illumi-
nation bulb socket to the instrument cluster housing
(Fig. 4).
(4) Install the attaching screws (Fig. 1, 2 and 3).
Tighten the screws to 3 Nzm (24 in-lbs) torque.
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTSÐYJ
For service procedures regarding individual I/P
components refer to Group 8, Electrical.
GLOVE BOXÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the glove box-to-instrument panel re-
taining screws (Fig. 7).
(2) Pull the glove box housing out of the instru-
ment panel opening (Fig. 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the glove box housing in the instru-
ment panel opening.
(2) Install the glove box-to-instrument panel
screws. Tighten the screws securely.
DOOR AND HINGE
The glove box door hinge attaching screw holes are
elongated for adjustment. The hinge screws can be
loosened and the door moved in direction for the best
fit within the door opening.
Fig. 3 Instrument Gauge Housing Screws
Fig. 4 Instrument Cluster Housing and Lamp
Fig. 5 Instrument Cluster Bezel
Fig. 6 Instrument Panel Components
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REMOVAL
(1) Remove the hinge-to-glove box housing retain-
ing screws.
(2) Remove the door and the hinge from the glove
box housing.
(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.
SEATSÐYJ
Bucket-type front seats are standard on YJ vehi-
cles. The rear passenger seat is a forward pivoting/
folding, bench-type seat.
BUCKET SEATSÐYJ
The passenger-side (RH), front bucket seat frame is
the tilt-type (Fig. 1). 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 ad-
justment.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bolts attaching the seat frame to
the floor panel (Fig. 2).
(2) Remove the seat from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat in the vehicle.
(2) Install seat frame bolts into floor panel.
Tighten to 33 Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
REAR BENCH SEATÐYJ
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.
Fig. 7 Glove Box Removal/InstallationFig. 1 Passenger-Side Bucket Front Seat
Fig. 2 Bucket Front Seat
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