Interior trim JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 WJ / 2.G Owner's Guide

Fig. 4 Right Side Trim Panel
1 - D-PILLAR TRIM
2 - SNAP-IN NUT
3 - BRACKET
4 - SNAP-IN NUT
5 - QUARTER TRIM PANEL
6 - STORAGE BIN7 - BRACKET
8 - B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
9 - C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
10 - SNAP-IN NUT
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C-PILLAR TRIM (Continued)

DOOR SILL SCUFF PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick or other suitable tool, care-
fully pry up the scuff plate from the door sill (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove the scuff plate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the scuff plate on the door sill (Fig. 5).
(2) Press the molded in snap retainers into the
door sill.
DOOR SILL TRIM
REMOVAL
The sill trim molding is held in place with molded
in snap retainers (Fig. 6).
(1) Using a trim stick or other suitable device,
carefully pry up one corner of the sill trim.
(2) Grasp the edge of the trim and pull up gently
to release the snap retainers.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the sill molding on the door sill.
(2) Press the snap retainers into place.
Fig. 5 Door Sill Scuff Plates
1 - B-PILLAR
2 - FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
3 - REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
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D-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
The D-pillar trim is attached to the D-pillar with
spring clips (Fig. 7).
(1) Remove liftgate opening upper trim panel
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE OPEN-
ING UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Grasp D-pillar trim and pull outward from
D-pillar.
(3) Separate D-pillar trim from D-pillar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position D-pillar trim panel at D-pillar and
press into place.
(2) Install upper liftgate opening trim panel (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE OPENING
UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 6 Sill Trim Molding
1 - B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
2 - ACCESS COVER
3 - B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
4 - PLASTIC NUT
5 - COWL LOWER TRIM6 - CLIP
7 - SCUFF PLATE
8 - SILL TRIM
9 - A-PILLAR TRIM
Fig. 7 D Pillar Upper Trim
1 - D PILLAR UPPER TRIM
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DOOR SILL TRIM (Continued)

HEADLINER
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The headliner is a one-piece, molded
component. It has limited flexibility and must not be
bent. Damage may possibly result.
(1) Record radio presets and disconnect negative
battery cable.
(2) Remove A pillar trim moldings (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove B pillar upper trim moldings (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(4) Remove C pillar trim moldings (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove D pillar trim molding (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove the sun visors (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL).
(7) Disconnect the vanity lamp electrical connector.
(8) Remove assist handles from roof rails (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE - REMOV-
AL).
(9) Remove dome lamp and overhead console, if
equipped.
(10) Remove rear cargo/dome lamp.
(11) Remove sun roof pinch welt, if equipped.
(12) Disengage rear washer hose from liftgate (Fig.
9).
(13) Disengage the wire harness connectors at rear
of headliner.
(14) Disconnect the rear washer hose at the left
ªAº pillar (Fig. 10).
(15) Disengage the wire harness for the sunroof, if
equipped.
(16) Fold down the rear seats, move the front seats
full forward, and lower the front seat backs.
(17) Partially lower the headliner and disengage
the sunroof drain hoses, if equipped (Fig. 11).
(18) With the aid of an assistant, remove the head-
liner through the liftgate opening.
INSTALLATION
(1) With the aid of an assistant, position the head-
liner in the vehicle.
(2) Connect the sunroof drain hoses, if equipped.
(3) Connect the sunroof harness, the rear wire har-
nesses, and the washer hose at the ªAº pillar and at
the liftgate.
(4) Install the sunroof pinch welt, if equipped.
(5) Install the roof rail assist handles (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE - INSTALLA-
TION).
Fig. 9 Liftgate Washer Hose Routing at Rear of
Headliner
1 - ROOF
2 - REAR WASHER HOSE ROUTING
3 - REAR WASHER HOSE
4 - HEADLINER
Fig. 10 Rear Liftgate Washer Hose Routing at A
Pillar
1 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE WIRE HARNESS
2 - ROOF
3 - REAR WASHER HOSE
4 - REAR WASHER HOSE ROUTING
5 - HEADLINER
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(6) Install the sun visors (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install the overhead console, if equipped.
(8) Install the rear cargo/dome lamp.
(9) Install the D pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).(10) Install the C pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(11) Install the upper B pillar trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Install the A pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(13) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 11 Headliner
1 - SUNROOF PINCH WELT
2 - ROOF
3 - REAR WASHER HOSE4 - HEADLINER
5 - SUNROOF
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HEADLINER (Continued)

LIFTGATE OPENING UPPER
TRIM
REMOVAL
The upper liftgate opening trim is held on with
spring clips.
(1) Grasp the rear of the trim piece and pull down
and back to disengage clips (Fig. 12).
(2) Slide the trim piece to the rear to disengage
headliner locating hooks.
INSTALLATION
The liftgate upper opening trim piece is equipped
with headliner locating hooks (Fig. 13).
(1) Align the locating hooks with the slots in the
headliner.
(2) Engage the spring clips and press the liftgate
upper opening trim panel into place.
QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Move rear seat to cargo position.
(2) If equipped, remove sunshade cover.
(3) Open liftgate.
(4) Remove upper and lower liftgate opening trim
panels (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE
OPENING UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove D-pillar upper trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove storage bin (right side only) (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR STORAGE BOX -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove C-pillar upper trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove mounting screws.
(9) Pull quarter trim panel forward and disengage
connectors for CD player and power outlet, if
equipped.
(10) Pull quarter trim panel extension in the rear
door opening upward.
(11) Remove rear quarter trim panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position quarter trim panel, engage connectors
for CD player and power outlet, if equipped, and
align screw holes.
(2) Install quarter trim panel.
(3) Install C-pillar upper trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Install storage bin (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/REAR STORAGE BOX - INSTALLATION).
(5) Install D-pillar upper trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(6) Install upper and lower liftgate opening trim
panels (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE
OPENING UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(7) If equipped, install sunshade cover.
(8) Install cargo loops.
(9) Move the rear seat to the upright position.
REAR STORAGE BOX
REMOVAL
(1) Open the storage bin lid and remove screws on
each side of the lid hinge.
(2) Pull upward sharply on the bottom of the bin
to disengage hooks.
(3) Raise bin and move inboard to disengage the
quarter trim panel.
Fig. 12 Upper Liftgate Opening Trim
1 - UPPER LIFTGATE OPENING TRIM
Fig. 13 Headliner Locating Hooks
1 - UPPER LIFTGATE OPENING TRIM
2 - HEADLINER
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the bin hooks high in the slots on the
quarter trim panel.
(2) Push downward until the bin snaps into place.
(3) Install the hinge screws.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1)If equipped, disconnect mirror harness connector.
(2) Loosen the mirror base setscrew (Fig. 14).
(3) Slide the mirror base upward and off the
bracket.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mirror base at the bracket and
slide it downward onto the support bracket (Fig. 14).
(2) Tighten the setscrew 1 N´m (15 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) If equipped, connect mirror harness connector.
INSTALLATION - REARVIEW MIRROR
SUPPORT BRACKET
(1) Mark the position for the mirror bracket on the
outside of the windshield glass with a wax pencil.
(2) Clean the bracket contact area on the glass.
Use a mild powdered cleanser on a cloth saturated
with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Finally, clean the
glass with a paper towel dampened with alcohol.
(3) Sand the surface on the support bracket with
fine grit-sandpaper. Wipe the bracket surface clean
with a paper towel.(4) Apply accelerator to the surface on the bracket
according to the following instructions:
(a) Crush the vial to saturate the felt applicator.
(b) Remove the paper sleeve.
(c) Apply accelerator to the contact surface on
the bracket.
(d) Allow the accelerator to dry for five minutes.
(e) Do not touch the bracket contact surface
after the accelerator has been applied.
(5)
Apply adhesive accelerator to the bracket contact
surface on the windshield glass. Allow the accelerator to
dry for one minute. Do not touch the glass contact sur-
face after the accelerator has been applied.
(6) Install the bracket according to the following
instructions:
(a)
Apply one drop of adhesive at the center of the
bracket contact-surface on the windshield glass.
(b) Apply an even coat of adhesive to the contact
surface on the bracket.
(c) Align the bracket with the marked position
on the windshield glass.
(d) Press and hold the bracket in place for at
least one minute.
NOTE: Verify that the mirror support bracket is cor-
rectly aligned, because the adhesive will cure rap-
idly.
(7) Allow the adhesive to cure for 8-10 minutes.
Remove any excess adhesive with an alcohol-damp-
ened cloth.
(8) Allow the adhesive to cure for an additional
8-10 minutes before installing the mirror.
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching sunvisor arm support
bracket to headliner and roof panel.
(2) Disengage electrical connections for vanity mir-
ror, if equipped.
(3) Detach sunvisor from support bracket.
(4) Remove sunvisor from vehicle.
(5) Remove retaining screw and support bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the retaining screw and support
bracket.
(2) Position the sunvisor in the vehicle.
(3) Connect the electrical harness for the lighted
vanity mirror, if equipped.
(4) Attach the sunvisor to the support bracket.
(5) Install the support bracket w/sunvisor onto the
headliner and roof panel.
Fig. 14 Rear View Mirror
1 - CONNECTOR
2 - SCREW
3 - REAR VIEW MIRROR
4 - SUPPORT BUTTON
5 - WINDSHIELD
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REAR STORAGE BOX (Continued)

CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Move the glass panel to the fully closed posi-
tion.
(2) Remove the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
(5) Lower headliner as necessary to gain access to
the sunroof express module.
(6) Disconnect the express module wire harness
connectors.
(7) Remove express module screw.
(8) Remove express module from the keyway by
sliding module towards the center of the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert sunroof express module in the keyway
located in the sunroof module and slide the module
outward to lock it into position.
(2) Install the sunroof express module screw.
(3) Connect the wire connectors to the sunroof
express module.
(4) Install the headliner into position.
(5) Install the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION)
(6) Install the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(8) Test sunroof operation, adjust if necessary.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL -
ADJUSTMENTS)
DRIVE MOTOR
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The sunroof system is timed from the
factory so that the motor shuts off automatically
when the sunroof window reaches a certain posi-
tion. Extreme care must be taken when removing
the motor, timing may be thrown off causing possi-
ble damage to the sunroof system. Anytime the
motor is removed from the sunroof assembly the
sunroof glass panel must be in the FULLY CLOSED
POSITION or the unit will be out of timing. The drive
motor cannot be reset to the park position after
being removed.CAUTION: The sunroof motor should only be pow-
ered through the vehicle battery and sunroof wire
harness. Applying power to the sunroof motor leads
will cause failure of the control module.
(1) Move glass panel to the fully closed position.
(2) Remove the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the B-pillar upper trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the C-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the D-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the sunvisors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
(8) Disconnect the control switch wire connector.
(9) Remove headliner as necessary to gain access
to sunroof drive motor. Refer to Headliner Removal
and Installation for proper procedures.
(10) Disconnect the drive motor wire harness con-
nectors (Fig. 3).
(11) Remove drive motor fasteners and remove
motor from the sunroof housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Ensure that the window is in the fully closed
position before mounting the motor. If motor fails
with the window in the open position the sunroof
glass panel timing will have to be timed. The new
motor comes in the fully closed position and with a
gage for setting cable timing. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - ADJUSTMENTS - TIM-
ING)
(2) Place drive motor into position on the sunroof
housing and install fasteners.
Fig. 3 Sunroof Drive Motor and Express Module
1 - EXPRESS MODULE
2 - SCREW
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(3) Connect express module, drive motor, and con-
trol switch wire connectors.
(4) Set headliner into position.
(5) Test sunroof operation, adjust as necessary.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL -
ADJUSTMENTS)
(6) Finish installing the headliner.
(7) Connect the control switch wire connector.
(8) Install the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION)
(9) Install the sunvisors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION)
(10) Install the D-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(11) Install the C-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(12) Install the B-pillar upper trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
(13) Install the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
WIND DEFLECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open sunroof glass panel.
(2) Push down one corner of the wind deflector and
let the other corner rise up (Fig. 4).
(3) Push the low corner towards the opposite side
of the vehicle until tab on sunshade clears the body.
Then raise the corner up.
(4) Repeat the procedure to the other corner.
(5) Lift wind deflector to 90% of the way.
(6) Push the attaching ends of the deflector to the
rear of the vehicle to disengage the deflector.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place wind deflector at 90% in the vertical posi-
tion to the sunroof. With the sunroof open.
(2) Push ends of the deflector towards the front of
the vehicle to engage ends.
(3) Lower wind deflector to normal position.
(4) Push one corner to the opposite side of the
vehicle until tab clears vehicle body and lower deflec-
tor for that corner.
(5) Push the side that was just installed com-
pletely down.
(6) Push the opposite corner cross vehicle until tab
clears the body. Then lower deflector to position.
(7) Test sunroof operation.
GLASS PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Slide sunshade rearward to the open position.
(2) Move the glass panel to the fully closed posi-
tion.
(3) Remove the four attaching screws (Fig. 5).
(4) Lift off glass panel and remove from vehicle.
Fig. 4 Wind Deflector
1 - WIND DEFLECTOR
2-TAB
Fig. 5 Sunroof Glass Panel Removal
1 - ATTACHING SCREW
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DRIVE MOTOR (Continued)

FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove A-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove B-pillar upper trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove B-pillar lower trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(4) Pull weatherstrip from door opening flange.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position weatherstrip at corners.
(2) Move upward and around edge of door opening
seating weatherstrip onto flange (Fig. 7).
(3) Engage connector plug with each end of weath-
erstrip at bottom of door opening.
(4) Install B-pillar lower trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(5) Install B-pillar upper trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install A-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
HOOD SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise hood.
(2) Pull hood seal from upper radiator crossmem-
ber.
(3) Separate seal from upper radiator crossmember
(Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seal on upper radiator crossmember.
(2) Press seal onto upper radiator crossmember to
seat.
Fig. 7 Door Opening
1 - REAR DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
2 - FRONT DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
Fig. 8 Hood Seal
1 - HOOD SEAL
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