Panel JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual

COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove wiper arms, refer to (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove plenum seal.
(3) Remove plastic push nuts attaching cowl cover
to cowl (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove windshield washer tubes at connector.
(5) Remove cowl cover from cowl.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cowl cover on cowl.
(2) Install windshield washer tubes at connector.
(3) Install plastic push nuts attaching cowl cover
to cowl (Fig. 4).
(4) Install plenum seal.
(5) Install windshield wiper arms, refer to (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER
ARMS - INSTALLATION).
D-PILLAR APPLIQUE
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick, carefully pry applique from
panel (Fig. 5).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position applique on panel with retainers
aligned.
(2) Press applique firmly in place.
D-PILLAR AIR EXHAUSTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove D-pillar applique, refer to (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE SCREEN -
REMOVAL).
(2) Carefully pry air exhauster from D-pillar using
a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 5).
INSTALLATION
(1) Reseal air exhauster using foam tape.
(2) Install air exhauster on D-pillar.
(3) Install D-pillar applique, refer to (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE SCREEN -
INSTALLATION).
AIR EXHAUSTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove tail lamp, refer to (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP - REMOVAL).
(2) Using a trim stick, pry the top of the air
exhauster downward to detach the retaining clips.
(3) Separate air exhauster from vehicle (Fig. 5).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position air exhauster in opening.
(2) Press air exhauster inward to secure.
(3) Install tail lamp, refer to (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 4 Cowl Cover
1 - PLASTIC NUT
2 - COWL COVER
Fig. 5 D-Pillar Applique & Air Exhauster
1 - D-PILLAR EXHAUSTER
2 - D-PILLAR APPLIQUE
3 - CLIP
4 - TAIL LAMP EXHAUSTER
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EXTERIOR NAME PLATES
REMOVAL
NOTE: Exterior nameplates are attached to body
panels with adhesive tape.
(1) Apply a length of masking tape on the body,
parallel to the top edge of the nameplate to use as a
guide, if necessary.
(2) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun. Do not exceed 52ÉC
(120ÉF) when heating emblem.
(3) Insert a plastic trim stick or a hard wood
wedge behind the emblem to separate the adhesive
backing from the body.
(4) Clean adhesive residue from body with MOPAR
Super Clean solvent or equivalent.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove protective cover from adhesive tape on
back of emblem.
(2) Position emblem properly on body.(3) Press emblem firmly to body with palm of
hand.
(4) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun to assure adhesion.
Do not exceed 52ÉC (120ÉF) when heating emblem.
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL
(1) Using a wax crayon or equivalent, mark posi-
tion of fender.
(2) Remove front fender liner.
(3) Pull back fascia and remove screws attaching
fender to fascia.
(4) Remove screws attaching lower fender bracket
located behind fascia.
(5) Remove screws attaching fender to rocker
panel (Fig. 6).
(6) Remove screws attaching rear of fender to
A-pillar brackets.
(7) Open hood.
Fig. 6 Fender Mounting
1 - BODY
2 - FENDER
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(8) Loosen screw under hood hinge, attaching
fender to engine compartment rail.
(9) Remove screws attaching fender to engine com-
partment rail (Fig. 7).
(10) Right fender only:
(a) If equipped, remove radio antenna.
(11) Separate fender from body.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position fender on body.
(2) Right fender only:
(a) If equipped, install radio antenna.
(3) Install all screws finger-tight.
(4) Align fender with adjacent body panels and
wax crayon reference marks.
(5) Tighten all screws.
(6) Install inner fender liner.
FUEL FILL DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open the fuel filler door.
(2) Remove the screws attaching the door to the
quarter panel (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove the door from the panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fuel filler door on the quarter
panel with the screw holes aligned.(2) Install the screws attaching the fuel filler door
to the quarter panel.
GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 - FRAMES
& BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - REMOV-
AL).
(2) Disengage retainers attaching grille insert to
grille/fascia.
(3) Separate grille insert from grille/fascia (Fig. 9).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position grille insert in grille/fascia (Fig. 9).
(2) Engage retainers attaching grille insert to
grille/fascia.
Fig. 7 Upper Fender Mounting
1 - FENDER
2 - BODY
Fig. 8 Fuel Filler Door
1 - FUEL FILL DOOR
Fig. 9 Grille Insert
1 - GRILLE/FASCIA
2 - INSERT
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FRONT FENDER (Continued)

(3) Install fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 - FRAMES
& BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - INSTAL-
LATION).
HEADLAMP MOUNTING
MODULE
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Take special care when handling the
HMM not to damage the upper mounting tabs. Step
#3 must be performed prior to removing HMM from
the vehicle to prevent damage to HMM.
(1) Remove fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 - FRAMES
& BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - REMOV-
AL).
(2) Remove inner fender liner.
(3) Reach into the wheelhouse opening and disen-
gage the retainer attaching the HMM to each side of
the body.
(4) Remove bolts attaching headlamp mounting
module to body (Fig. 10).
(5) Disconnect headlamp wire harness connectors.
(6) Separate headlamp mounting module from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position headlamp mounting module at vehicle.
(2) Connect headlamp wire harness connectors.
(3) Engage the retainer attaching the HMM to
each side of the body.
(4) Install bolts attaching headlamp mounting
module to body (Fig. 10).
(5) Install inner fender liner.
(6) Install front fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA
- INSTALLATION).
LUGGAGE RACK
REMOVAL
NOTE: The skid strips are attached to the roof
panel with adhesive.
(1) Using a trim stick, or other suitable device, pry
support cover off.
(2) If necessary, slide the crossbars to expose the
screws attaching the slide rails to the supports.
(3) Remove the screws retaining the slide rails to
the supports.
Fig. 10 Headlamp Mounting Module
1 - CONNECTOR
2 - CONNECTOR3 - MOUNTING BRACKET
4 - HEADLAMP MODULE
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GRILLE (Continued)

(4) Remove the screws attaching the supports to
the roof panel.
(5) Separate the supports from the roof panel.
NOTE: If a crossbar needs to be serviced, the for-
ward or rearward supports will have to be removed.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the supports on the roof panel and
install the screw. Be sure that the gasket is properly
seated.
(2) Position the luggage rack on the supports.
(3) Install the screws attaching the side rails to
the supports.
(4) Position the supports covers on the supports
and press into place.
SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) With damaged mirror still on vehicle, position
mirror glass down and centered.
(2) Position a wide leverage device between the
bottom edge of the glass and the mirror shell.
(3) Firmly apply pressure in an upward direction
until glass assembly disengages from adapter plate.
(4) Disconnect the heater wire terminal, if
equipped, or the EC plug, if equipped.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the heater wire terminal or the EC
plug, if equipped.
(2) Position the replacement glass in the mirror
shell and align the four snap tabs with the four cav-
ities in the shell.
(3) Apply firm pressure inward until the replace-
ment glass assembly engages with the adapter plate.
Correct assembly will result in a firm click. Glass
assembly should exhibit even gaps to the shell when
complete.
(4) Pull lightly on corners of glass assembly to
ensure all four snaps are engaged and there is no
free play.
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel, refer to (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Disengage power mirror harness connector, if
equipped.
(3) Remove mirror flag seal.
(4) Remove nuts attaching mirror to door (Fig. 11).
(5) Separate mirror from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position mirror on door. Verify that gasket seal
is properly positioned.
(2) Install nuts attaching mirror to door (Fig. 11).
(3) Install mirror retaining nuts.
(4) Install mirror flag seal.
(5) Engage power mirror harness connector, if
equipped.
(6) Install door trim panel, refer to (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION).
Fig. 11 Side View Mirror
1 - SIDEVIEW MIRROR
2 - MIRROR FLAG SEAL
3 - CONNECTOR
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LUGGAGE RACK (Continued)

(6) Remove bolts attaching hinges to hood.
(7) With the aid of a helper, remove hood from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position hood on hinges.
(2) Install bolts finger-tight.
(3) Align hinges with installation reference marks
and tighten bolts.
(4) Install hood support prop rods.
(5) Connect underhood lamp connector.
(6) Inspect hood for proper alignment and adjust
as necessary.
ADJUSTMENTS
HOOD ADJUSTMENT
The hood attaching holes are enlarged to aid front,
back and side to side adjustment.
(1) If hood is low in relation to cowl panel, insert
shims between hinge and hood.
(2) Adjust hood bumper in or out to adjust hood-
to-fender height alignment.
(3) Adjust the hood latch as necessary. Tighten the
nuts to 11N´m (8 ft. lbs.).
(4) Align the latch striker so that striker enters
the latch squarely and without binding.
INSULATION
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the hood.
(2) Remove the insulation panel fasteners.
(3) Remove the hood insulation panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the insulation panel on the underside
of the hood.
(2) Install the insulation panel fasteners.
(3) Close the hood.
LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove nuts attaching latch to radiator cross-
member support (Fig. 2).
(2) Disconnect hood release cable from latch.
(3) Separate latch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect latch release cable to latch.
(2) Position latch on radiator crossmember sup-
port.
(3) Install nuts attaching latch to radiator cross-
member support. Tighten nuts to 11 N´m (8 ft. lbs.)
torque (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Hood Latch
1 - HOOD RELEASE CABLE
2-LATCH
3 - BUMPER
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HOOD (Continued)

LATCH RELEASE CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect cable from hood latch (Fig. 3).
(2) Disconnect cable from retaining clips on left
inner fender panel.
(3) Remove left cowl side trim panel.
(4) Remove fasteners attaching cable bracket to
cowl side panel (Fig. 4).
(5) Route cable through dash panel and remove it
from under instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route cable through hole in dash panel into
engine compartment.
(2) Pull cable forward and seat grommet in dash
panel.
(3) Position cable bracket on cowl side panel and
install fasteners (Fig. 4).
(4) Install left cowl side trim panel.
(5) Route and install cable in retaining clips on left
inner fender panel.
(6) Connect cable to hood latch (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Hood Latch
1 - HOOD LATCH
2 - HOOD RELEASE CABLE
Fig. 4 Hood Release Cable
1 - LOWER COWL
2 - HOOD RELEASE CABLE
3 - RELEASE HANDLE
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................43
CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................45
INSTALLATION.........................45
GLOVE BOX
STANDARD PROCEDURE - GLOVE BOX
ROLL DOWN.........................46
REMOVAL.............................47
INSTALLATION.........................47
GLOVE BOX LATCH
REMOVAL.............................48
INSTALLATION.........................48
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL.............................49
INSTALLATION.........................49
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
REMOVAL.............................50
INSTALLATION.........................50
INSTRUMENT PANEL STUCTURAL DUCT
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................51
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................52
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
REMOVAL.............................52
INSTALLATION.........................54
INSTRUMENT PANEL C-CHANNEL COVER
BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................56
INSTALLATION.........................56
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL -
LOWER
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................57
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - UPPER
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................58INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER FLOOR
TUNNEL BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................59
INSTRUMENT PANEL COURTESY LAMP
BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................59
INSTALLATION.........................60
INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMEDIATE
BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................60
INSTALLATION.........................61
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER RIGHT CENTER
BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................61
INSTALLATION.........................61
INSTRUMENT PANEL PLENUM BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................62
INSTALLATION.........................63
INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN
BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................63
INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN
SUPPORT BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................64
INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM BEZEL - DRIVER
REMOVAL.............................65
INSTALLATION.........................65
INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM BEZEL -
PASSENGER
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
POWER OUTLET DOOR
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
REMOVAL.............................68
INSTALLATION.........................68
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM
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.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to
turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in
the straight-ahead position.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the trim from the right and left A-pil-
lars. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR
TRIM - REMOVAL).(3) Remove the top cover from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the four nuts that secure the instru-
ment panel to the studs on the dash panel near the
windshield fence line (Fig. 1).
(5) Remove the scuff plates from the right and left
front door sills. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
DOOR SILL SCUFF PLATE - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove the trim panels from the right and left
inner cowl sides. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
COWL TRIM - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the console from the floor panel trans-
mission tunnel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the fuse cover from the Junction Block
(JB). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRIBU-
TION/FUSE COVER - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove the steering column opening cover
from the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPEN-
ING COVER - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove the steering column bracket from the
instrument panel steering column support bracket.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP
STEERING COLUMN BRACKET - REMOVAL).
Fig. 1 Instrument Panel to Dash Panel Mounting
1 - STUD (4)
2 - NUT (4)3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
4 - DASH PANEL
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(12) Remove the screw that secures the lower tilt-
ing steering column shroud to the steering column
multi-function switch mounting housing (Fig. 2).
(13) Unsnap the two halves of the tilting steering
column shroud from each other and remove both
halves from the steering column.
(14) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors from the following steering column compo-
nents (Fig. 3):
²the two lower clockspring connector receptacles
²the left multi-function switch connector recepta-
cle
²the right multi-function switch connector recep-
tacle
²the two ignition switch connector receptacles
²the shifter interlock solenoid connector recepta-
cle
²if the vehicle is so equipped, the Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM) connector receptacle.
(15) Turn the ignition switch to the On position,
then release and remove the shifter interlock cable
connector from the ignition lock housing receptacle.
(16) Turn the ignition switch back to the Lock
position to prevent steering wheel rotation and theloss of clockspring centering following steering col-
umn removal.
(17) Remove the bolt that secures the coupler to
the lower steering column shaft (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
1 - UPPER TILTING COLUMN SHROUD
2 - FIXED COLUMN SHROUD
3 - LOWER TILTING COLUMN SHROUD
4 - SCREW
Fig. 3 Steering Column Connections
1 - LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR
2 - LOWER CLOCKSPRING CONNECTORS
3 - RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR
4 - SHIFTER INTERLOCK CABLE CONNECTOR
5 - SHIFTER INTERLOCK SOLENOID CONNECTOR
6 - IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTOR RECEPTACLES
7 - SKIM CONNECTOR
Fig. 4 Steering Column Mounting
1 - COLUMN MOUNTING NUTS
2 - COUPLER BOLT
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM (Continued)