Ecu JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual

INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
BEZEL - PASSENGER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the top pad from the instrument panel.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD - REMOVAL).
(3) From the underside of the top pad, remove the
four screws from the top of the passenger airbag door
that secure the passenger side trim bezel to the
instrument panel (Fig. 37).
(4) Remove the passenger side trim bezel from the
instrument panel top pad.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Position the passenger side trim bezel to the
instrument panel top pad.
(2) From the underside of the top pad, install and
tighten the four screws through the passenger airbag
door that secure the passenger side trim bezel to the
instrument panel (Fig. 37). Tighten the screws to
11.8 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(3) Reinstall the top pad onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 37 Instrument Panel Passenger Side Trim Bezel
Remove/Install
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG DOOR REINFORCEMENT
2 - PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR
3 - PASSENGER SIDE TRIM BEZEL SCREWS (4)
4 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
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STEERING COLUMN OPENING
COVER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the fuse cover from the Junction Block
(JB) and Body Control Module (BCM) unit under the
driver side outboard end of the instrument panel.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRIBU-
TION/FUSE COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the one screw that secures the out-
board end of the steering column opening cover to
the U-nut on the outboard end of the instrument
panel top pad (Fig. 39).
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the lower
edge of the steering column opening cover to the
U-nuts on the instrument panel steering column sup-
port bracket.
(6) Pull the steering column opening cover rear-
ward to disengage the three snap clips (one outboard
and two inboard) that secure it to the receptacles in
the instrument panel.
(7) Remove the steering column opening cover
from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THISIS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Position the steering column opening cover
onto the instrument panel (Fig. 39).
(2) Align the three snap clips on the steering col-
umn opening cover with their receptacles in the
instrument panel.
(3) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the steering column opening cover over the snap
clip locations until each of the snap clips is fully
engaged in its receptacle.
(4) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the lower edge of the steering column opening cover
to the instrument panel steering column support
bracket. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Install and tighten the one screw that secures
the outboard end of the steering column opening
cover to the U-nut on the outboard end of the instru-
ment panel top pad. Tighten the screw to 2.2 N´m (20
in. lbs.).
(6) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(7) Reinstall the fuse cover onto the Junction
Block (JB) and Body Control Module (BCM) unit
under the driver side outboard end of the instrument
panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRI-
BUTION/FUSE COVER - INSTALLATION).
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 39 Steering Column Opening Cover Remove/
Install
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
2 - STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
3 - SCREW (3)
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(4) Install screw attaching B-pillar lower trim to
B-pillar.
(5) Install screw attaching front of B-pillar lower
trim to floor.
(6) Install screw attaching front of quarter panel
trim to floor.
(7) Install front seat shoulder belt anchor bolt.
(8) Install front seat shoulder belt height adjust-
ment knob and turning loop.
(9) Install front door sill trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove shoulder belt height adjustment knob.
(2) Remove front seat belt turning loop.
(3) Remove the screw attaching lower B pillar
trim.
(4) Pull lower B pillar trim out far enough to
remove upper trim panel.
(5) Grasp upper B-pillar trim and pull outward to
detach from B-pillar (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position trim panel on B-pillar (Fig. 2).
(2) Ensure trim panel covers inner edge of door
opening weatherstrip and press inward to seat.
(3) Install screw attaching lower B pillar trim
panel.
(4) Install front seat belt turning loop.
(5) Install shoulder belt height adjustment knob.
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - FRONT CARPET
(1) Remove door sill trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the B-pillar lower trim, refer to (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove front seats (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the rear seats lower cushions (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove center floor console (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove any other interfering trim or molding.
(7) Lift carpet and mat from floor panel.
REMOVAL - CARGO AREA CARPET
(1) Lift tailgate.
(2) Fold rear seat cushions forward.
(3) Remove rear seat backs (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the rear shoulder belts (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove the retractable security cargo cover
assembly.
(6) Remove the spare tire cover.
(7) Remove the rear cargo tie down footman loops.
The side mounted footman loops are retained by
screws. The floor footman loops are riveted (Fig. 3).
(8) Remove the C pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the CD changer, if equipped (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/CD CHANGER - REMOV-
AL).
(10) Remove the Infinity amp, if equipped (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/AMPLIFIER - REMOVAL).
(11) Lift the carpet.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT CARPET
(1) Carefully lay the carpet and mat on the floor
panel. Align the carpet to allow installation of the
components fastened to the floor panel.
(2) Install the center console (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION).
(3) Install the front seats (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the rear seat cushions (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 3 Cargo Area Carpet
1 - CARGO AREA CARPET
2 - RIVET
3 - CARGO TIE-DOWN LOOP
WJINTERIOR 23 - 71
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM (Continued)

(5) Install the lower B pillar trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the door sill trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install any other moldings or trim panels
removed.
INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA CARPET
(1) Thoroughly clean the area with Mopar Super
Kleent, or equivalent.
(2) Lay the new carpet in.
(3) Install the ªCº pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the CD changer, if equipped (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/CD CHANGER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(5) Install the footman loops (Fig. 3).
(6) Install the rear shoulder belts (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install the rear seat backs (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK - INSTALLA-
TION).
(8) Install the Infinity amp, if equipped (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/AMPLIFIER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(9) Install the spare tire cover.
(10) Install the retractable security cover.
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front door sill trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove screws attaching cowl trim to floor.
(3) Remove plastic nut.
(4) Grasp cowl trim and pull outward to separate
from clip.
(5) Separate cowl trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cowl trim and press into place.
(2) Install screws attaching cowl trim to floor.
(3) Install plastic nut.
(4) Install front door sill trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
C-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear shoulder belt turning loop.
(2) Remove rear shoulder belt height adjustment
knob.
(3) Remove screws attaching quarter panel trim.
(4) Pull quarter panel trim outward as necessary.
(5) Grasp C-pillar upper trim and pull outward to
disengage from C-pillar (Fig. 4).
(6) Route rear shoulder belt through access hole.
(7) Separate C-pillar upper trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position C-pillar upper trim at C-pillar (Fig. 4).
(2) Route rear shoulder belt through access hole.
(3) Press C-pillar upper trim onto C-pillar.
(4) Press quarter panel trim into place as neces-
sary.
(5) Ensure front edge of trim is covered by weath-
erstrip.
(6) Install screws attaching quarter panel trim.
(7) Install rear shoulder belt height adjustment
knob.
(8) Install rear shoulder belt turning loop.
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CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS (Continued)

SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRONT HEADREST
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
FRONT HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL.............................84
INSTALLATION.........................84
FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL.............................84
INSTALLATION.........................85
FRONT SEAT BACK
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
FRONT SEAT CUSHION/COVER
REMOVAL.............................86
INSTALLATION.........................86
FRONT SEAT SIDE SHIELD
REMOVAL.............................86
INSTALLATION.........................86
SEAT TRACK & RECLINER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................86
INSTALLATION.........................86
SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER
REMOVAL.............................87
INSTALLATION.........................87
REAR HEADREST
REMOVAL.............................88
INSTALLATION.........................88REAR HEADREST RELEASE KNOB
REMOVAL.............................88
INSTALLATION.........................88
REAR HEADREST FOLDING MECHANISM
REMOVAL.............................88
INSTALLATION.........................88
REAR HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL.............................89
INSTALLATION.........................89
REAR SEAT BACK
REMOVAL.............................89
INSTALLATION.........................89
REAR SEAT BACK COVER
REMOVAL.............................90
INSTALLATION.........................90
REAR SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL.............................90
INSTALLATION.........................90
REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER
REMOVAL.............................91
INSTALLATION.........................91
REAR SEAT CUSHION RELEASE LATCH
REMOVAL.............................91
INSTALLATION.........................91
FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK LATCH HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................91
INSTALLATION.........................92
FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK LATCH/HINGE
REMOVAL.............................92
INSTALLATION.........................92
FRONT HEADREST
REMOVAL
(1) Depress head restraint release button and lift
head restraint to full up position.
(2) Using a small flat blade, depress tab on right
side head restraint release button and using your
hand, simultaneously press tab on left side head
restraint release button (Fig. 1) and pull head
restraint up to separate from seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position head restraint in seat back, press tab
on left side head restraint release button and push
down head restraint to secure.
Fig. 1 Head Restraint
1 - HEAD RESTRAINT
2 - FLAT BLADE
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position seat on floor pan.
(2) If equipped, connect power seat wire harness
connector.
(3) Install rear bolts attaching seat to floor pan.
Tighten bolts to 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) If equipped, install cover on seat track.
(5) Move seat to full rearward position.
(6) Install front bolts attaching seat to floor pan.
Tighten bolts to 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
FRONT SEAT BACK
REMOVAL
(1) Move seat to full rearward position.
(2) Remove inboard bolt attaching seat back frame
to seat cushion frame.
(3) Move seat to full forward position.
(4) Move seat back to full recline position.
(5) Remove screws attaching seat side shield to
seat frame.
(6) Disconnect wire harness connector from
recliner motor, if equipped.
(7) From the underside of the seat, disconnect the
wire harness connector for the power lumber and/or
heated seat, if equipped.
(8) Remove outboard bolts attaching recliner to
seat cushion frame.
(9) Route the power lumber and/or heated seat
harness through the seat cushion cover, if equipped.
(10) Separate seat back from seat cushion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seat back on seat cushion.
(2) Route the power lumber and heater harness
through the seat cushion cover, if equipped.
(3) Install recliner bolts attaching seat back frame
to seat cushion frame. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (20 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the inboard bolt attaching seat back
frame to seat cushion frame. Tighten bolt to 47N´m
(35 ft.lbs.).
(5) Connect wire harness connector to recliner
motor and/or heated seat, if equipped.
(6) From the underside of the seat, connect the
power lumber and/or heated seat wire harness con-
nector to the seat harness, if equipped.
(7) Install screws attaching seat side shield to seat
frame.
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove head restraint (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT HEADREST - REMOVAL).
(2) Using a trim stick, carefully pry head restraint
release button caps from the top of seat back.
(3) Remove seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
FRONT SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
(4) Disengage J-strap at base of seat back.
(5) Slide hand between the face of the seat back
pad and the cushion cover and carefully separate
hook and loop fastener (Fig. 5).
(6) Roll cover upward and disengage hog rings.
(7) Roll cover upward to top of seat back.
(8) Separate cover from seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cover inside-out at the top of seat
back.
(2) Roll cover downward.
(3) Engage hog rings.
(4) Align seat back cover with hook and loop fas-
teners and secure.
(5) Roll cover downward.
(6) Engage J-strap at base of seat back.
(7) Install seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
FRONT SEAT BACK - INSTALLATION).
NOTE: The taller head restraint release button cap
is positioned on the left hand side and the head
restraint button cap with the hidden button is posi-
tioned on the right hand side.
Fig. 5 Seat Back Cover
1 - SEAT BACK COVER
2 - HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER
3 - SEAT BACK PAD
WJSEATS 23 - 85
FRONT SEAT (Continued)

(8) Position head restraint release button caps on
head restraint sleeves and press to secure.
(9) Install head restraint (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT HEADREST - INSTALLATION).
FRONT SEAT CUSHION/COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat from vehicle (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT SEAT - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
FRONT SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
(3) Disengage J-straps attaching cushion cover to
seat cushion frame.
(4) Disengage hog rings attaching cushion cover to
cushion frame at rear of seat along bottom of cushion
cover (Fig. 6).
(5) Roll up edges of cover and route seat function
switches through access hole on outboard side of seat
cushion, if equipped.
(6) Disengage seat cushion heater element connec-
tor, if equipped.
(7) Disengage hog rings attaching cover to cushion
along cover insert.
(8) Separate seat cushion cover from seat cushion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seat cover on cushion.
(2) Engage hog rings attaching cushion cover to
cushion along insert.
(3) Engage seat cushion heater element connector,
if equipped.
(4) Route seat function switches through access
hole on outboard side of seat cushion, if equipped.(5) Engage J-straps attaching cushion cover to seat
cushion frame.
(6) Engage hog rings attaching cushion cover to
cushion frame.
(7) Install seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
FRONT SEAT BACK - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install seat (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
FRONT SEAT - INSTALLATION).
FRONT SEAT SIDE SHIELD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching side shield to seat
frame.
(2) Disconnect wire harness connectors from power
seat and power lumbar switches, if equipped.
(3) Separate side shield from seat.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position side shield on seat.
(2) Connect wire harness connectors to power seat
and power lumbar switches, if equipped.
(3) Install screws attaching side shield to seat
frame.
SEAT TRACK & RECLINER
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
FRONT SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
(2) Disengage J-strap at base of seat back.
(3) Roll seat back cover upward to access bolts
attaching recliner to seat back frame.
(4) Remove bolts attaching recliner to seat back
frame.
(5) Separate recliner from seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position recliner on seat back.
(2) Install bolts attaching recliner to seat back
frame. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Roll seat back cover downward.
(4) Engage J-strap at base of seat back.
(5) Install seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
FRONT SEAT BACK - INSTALLATION).Fig. 6 Seat Cushion Cover
1 - HOG RING
2 - CUSHION COVER
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FRONT SEAT BACK COVER (Continued)

REAR HEADREST
REMOVAL
(1) Depress head rest release button and lift head
rest to full up position.
(2) Using a small flat blade, depress tab on out-
board side head rest release button and using your
hand, simultaneously press tab on inboard side head
rest release button (Fig. 9) and pull head rest up to
separate from seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position head rest in seat back, press tab on
inboard side head rest release button cap and push
down head restraint to secure.
REAR HEADREST RELEASE
KNOB
REMOVAL
(1) Using a razor knife or equivalent, cut the
release knob from the release lever.
(2) Pull the release knob from the lever (Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the release knob on the lever and
press to snap in place.
REAR HEADREST FOLDING
MECHANISM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the head rest (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR HEADREST - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove folding mechanism cover (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove the screws that secure the head rest
bun to the folding mechanism.
NOTE: The folding release knob is always located
on the outboard side.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the head rest bun on the folding mech-
anism and install the screws.
(2) Install the folding mechanism cover.
(3) Install the head restraint (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR HEADREST - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 9 Head Rest
1 - HEAD RESTRAINT
2 - FLAT BLADE
Fig. 10 Rear Seat Head Rest Folding Mechanism
1 - REAR SEAT HEAD REST FOLDING MECHANISM
2 - RELEASE KNOB
3 - FOLDING MECHANISM COVER
23 - 88 SEATSWJ

REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear seat cushion (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR SEAT CUSHION - REMOVAL).
(2) From the underside of the seat, disengage
J-straps attaching cover to seat cushion base panel.
(3) Remove push-in fasteners attaching cushion
cover to seat cushion base panel (Fig. 14).
(4) Roll back cover.
(5) Disengage hog rings attaching cushion cover to
seat cushion foam pad.
(6) Separate cushion cover from seat cushion foam
pad.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cushion cover on seat cushion foam
pad.
(2) Engage hog rings attaching cushion cover to
seat cushion foam pad.
(3) Align cushion cover and engage J-straps
attaching cushion cover to seat cushion base panel.
(4) Install push-in fasteners attaching cushion
cover to seat cushion base panel.
(5) Install rear seat cushion (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR SEAT CUSHION - INSTALLATION).
REAR SEAT CUSHION
RELEASE LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Unlatch seat and pivot seat upward.
(2) Disengage J-strap at seat cushion base panel.
(3) Roll back cushion cover.(4) Remove screws attaching latch to base panel.
(5) Separate latch from base panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch on base panel.
(2) Install screws attaching latch to base panel.
Tighten screws to 8 N´m (75 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Route the cushion release strap from the loop
on the latch through the slot in the trim cover.
(4) Engage J-strap at seat cushion base panel.
(5) latch seat.
FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK
LATCH HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Pull handle to release latch.
(2) Remove screws attaching release handle to seat
back frame.
(3) Using a small flat blade, disengage retainers
securing latch release cable housing to latch release
handle.
(4) Rotate cable end until barrel end aligns with
key hole slot in latch release handle.
(5) Disengage cable barrel end from release han-
dle.
(6) Separate latch release handle from seat back
(Fig. 15).
Fig. 14 Push-in Fasteners
1 - CUSHION COVER
2 - SEAT CUSHION BASE PANEL
3 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
Fig. 15 Rear Seat Release Handle
1 - REAR SEAT FOLDING RELEASE HANDLE
WJSEATS 23 - 91

INSTALLATION
(1) Route cable end into latch release handle.
(2) Rotate cable end until barrel end aligns with
key hole slot in latch release handle and insert into
handle.
(3) Engage retainers securing latch release cable
housing to latch release handle.
(4) Position latch release handle in seat back.
Ensure seat back cover is properly aligned.
(5) Install screws attaching release handle to seat
back frame.
FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK
LATCH/HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
REAR SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
(2) Disengage J-straps on outboard side of seat
back.
(3) Disengage release cable from latch.
(4) Remove bolts attaching latch/hinge to seat back
frame.
(5) Separate latch/hinge from seat back frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch/hinge on seat back frame.
(2) Install bolts attaching latch/hinge to seat back
frame. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Engage latch release cable.
(4) Engage J-straps on outboard side of seat back.
(5) Install seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
REAR SEAT BACK - INSTALLATION).
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FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK LATCH HANDLE (Continued)