frame JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Owner's Guide

(1) The rear wiper arm must be indexed to the
motor output shaft with the rear wiper motor in the
park position to be properly installed. Place the
wiper arm onto the liftgate with the wiper arm sup-
port positioned on the park ramp and the pivot hole
on the end of the arm positioned over the rear wiper
motor output shaft.
(2) Position the ridge of the wiper arm support on
the liftgate park ramp in the Installation Position
(Fig. 10).
(3) With the wiper arm in the Installation Posi-
tion, push the pivot hole on the end of the wiper arm
down over the rear wiper motor output shaft.
(4) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
rear wiper arm to the rear wiper motor output shaft.
Tighten the nut to 18 N´m (160 in. lbs.).
(5) Close the rear wiper arm pivot cover.(6) Lift the rear wiper arm support away from the
park ramp, then place the wiper arm support in the
park ramp in the Park Position (Fig. 10).
REAR WIPER BLADE
DESCRIPTION
The rear wiper blade is secured by an integral
latching pivot block to the hook formation on the tip
of the rear wiper arm, and rests off the glass near
the base of the liftgate glass opening when the wiper
is not in operation. The wiper blade consists of the
following components:
²Superstructure- The superstructure includes
a stamped steel bridge and plastic links with claw
formations that grip the wiper blade element. Also
included in this unit is the latching, molded plastic
pivot block that secures the superstructure to the
wiper arm. All of the metal components of the wiper
blade have a satin black finish applied.
²Element- The wiper element or squeegee is the
resilient rubber member of the wiper blade that con-
tacts the glass.
²Flexor- The flexor is a rigid metal component
running along the length of each side of the wiper
element where it is gripped by the claws of the
superstructure.
All Grand Cherokee models have a single 31.00
centimeter (12.20 inch) rear wiper blade with a non-
replaceable rubber element (squeegee). The wiper
blade cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty, worn,
or damaged the entire wiper blade unit must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The wiper blade is moved back and forth across the
glass by the wiper arm when the wiper system is in
operation. The wiper blade superstructure is the flex-
ible frame that grips the wiper blade element and
evenly distributes the force of the spring-loaded
wiper arm along the length of the element. The com-
bination of the wiper arm force and the flexibility of
the superstructure makes the element conform to
and maintain proper contact with the glass, even as
the blade is moved over the varied curvature found
across the glass surface. The wiper element flexor
provides the claws of the blade superstructure with a
rigid, yet flexible component on the element which
can be gripped. The rubber element is designed to be
stiff enough to maintain an even cleaning edge as it
is drawn across the glass, but resilient enough to
conform to the glass surface and flip from one clean-
ing edge to the other each time the wiper blade
changes directions.
Fig. 10 Rear Wiper Arm Installation
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - PARK RAMP
3 - REAR WIPER ARM
4 - INSTALLATION POSITION
5 - REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE
6 - PARK POSITION
7 - PARK RAMP
8 - LIFTGATE
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REAR WIPER ARM (Continued)

CONNECTOR NAME/
NUMBERCOLOR LOCATION FIG.
Blower Motor Controller (AZC) BK Behind Right Hand Side of
Instrument PanelN/S
Blower Motor Resistor Block
(MTC)BK Behind Right Hand Side of
Instrument PanelN/S
Body Control Module - C1 GY Lower Left Side of Instrument Panel 21, 22
Body Control Module-C2 -LHD WT Lower Left Side of Instrument Panel 21
Body Control Module-C2 -
RHDGY Lower Left Side of Instrument Panel 22
Boost Pressure Sensor
(Diesel)BK Top Front of Engine N/S
Brake Lamp Switch GY Brake Pedal Arm 31
C100 BK Right Front Engine Compartment 2, 5
C101 (4.0L RHD) LTGY Rear of Engine Compartment 15
C101 (4.7L RHD) BK Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
C102 (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine Compartment 4, 7
C102 (Gas) BK Right Rear Engine Compartment 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18
C103 (Diesel) LTGY Rear of Engine 4, 7
C103 (Gas) GY Right Rear Engine Compartment 5, 10 11, 14, 15
C104 LTGY Right Rear Engine Compartment 14 18
C105 (Diesel) GY Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 7, 8
C106 (Diesel) GY Lower Right Instrument Panel N/S
C106 (Gas RHD) GY Lower Right Instrument Panel N/S
C107 (Diesel) GY Left Rear Engine Compartment 4
C107 (LHD) BK Passenger Side Near Kick Panel 3, 30, 35
C107 (RHD) GY Passenger Side Near Kick Panel 3, 31
C108 BK Left Cowl 3, 4
C109 BK Near Transfer Case switch 12
C110 (Diesel) GY Top of Engine Near Glow Plugs 4, 7
C111 BK Left Front Frame Near Windshield
Washer Pump1, 3, 4
C112 BK Right Front Frame Near Horns 1, 5
C113 (Diesel) LTGY Rear of Engine 7, 8
C200 - LHD GY Passenger Side Near Kick Panel 19, 21, 35
C200 - RHD BK Passenger Side Near Kick Panel 20, 22
C201) WT Below Center Floor Console, Near
Park Brake19, 20, 21, 22
C202 WT HVAC Unit, Right Side of Instrument
Panel19, 20, 21, 22
C203 (AZC) WT HVAC Unit, Right Side of Instrument
Panel19, 20, 21, 22
C300 (LHD) GY Near Junction Block 30, 33
C301 (RHD) BK Near Junction Block 31
C302 BK At Driver Door 24, 25, 30, 31
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

CONNECTOR NAME/
NUMBERCOLOR LOCATION FIG.
Fuel Pump Module (Gas) BK Near Fuel Tank 33, 35
Fuel Tank Module Diesel) BK Near Fuel Tank 33, 35
Generator (Diesel) LTGY At Generator 8
Generator (Gas) BK At Generator N/S
Glove Box Lamp BK Inside Glove Box 19, 20, 22
Headlamp Leveling Switch
(Built-Up-Export)WT Driver Side of Instrument Panel 20
Hood Ajar Switch BK Left Side of Engine Compartment 3, 4
Horn No.1 BK Right Front Fascia 5
Horn No.2 BK Right Front Fascia 5
Hydraulic Cooling Module BK Right Front of Engine Compartment 5
Idle Air Control Motor BK Left Side of Engine Near Throttle
Body13
Ignition Switch - C1 WT On Steering Column 23
Ignition Switch - C2 BK On Steering Column 23
Input Speed Sensor (4.7L) BK Left Side of Transmission 16
Instrument Cluster WT At Instrument Cluster 19, 20
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
(Gas)GY Left Side of Engine 9, 13
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
(Diesel)BK Near T/O for Crankcase Heater 8
Intake Port Swirl Actuator
(Diesel)BK Right Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
Intrusion Transceiver Module
(Built-up-Export)BK In The Overhead N/S
Junction Block - C1 BK At Junction Block 30, 31, 33
Junction Block - C2 BK At Junction Block 30, 31
Junction Block - C3 BK At Junction Block 21, 22, 30
Junction Block - C4 WT At Junction Block 30, 31
Junction Block - C5 WT At Junction Block 30, 31
Knock Sensor (4.7L High
Output)BK Right Rear Side of Engine, Near
Coil on Plug No.8N/S
Leak Detection Pump (Except
Built-Up-Export)Left Front Wheel Opening 3
Left Courtesy Lamp BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 21 22, 23
Left Curtain Airbag BK Near Left C Pillar 37
Left Door Handle Courtesy
LampBK At Lamp N/S
Left Fog Lamp BK At Lamp 3, 4
Left Front Door Speaker WT In Left Front Door 24, 27
Left Front Impact Sensor BK Left Front Frame Near Windshield
Washer Pump3, 4
Left Front Park Lamp WT At Lamp N/S
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

HEAT SHIELDS
DESCRIPTION
Heat shields are needed to protect both the vehicle
and the environment from the high temperatures
developed by the catalytic converter. The catalytic
converter releases additional heat into the exhaust
system. Under severe operating conditions, the tem-
perature increases in the area of the converter. Such
conditions can exist when the engine misfires or oth-
erwise does not operate at peak efficiency (Fig. 17).
MUFFLER
DESCRIPTION
Both the 4.0L and 4.7L engines use a stainless
steel muffler to control exhaust noise levels and
exhaust back pressure. The muffler and tailpipe are
a one piece assembly (Fig. 18).
REMOVAL
All original equipment exhaust systems are manu-
factured with the tailpipe welded to the muffler. Ser-
vice replacement mufflers and tailpipes are either
clamped together or welded together.
WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORK-
ING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW
THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve
lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.(3) Loosen the exhaust clamp on the catalytic con-
verter to muffler connection (Fig. 19).
(4) Heat the catalytic converter-to-muffler connec-
tion with a torch until the metal becomes cherry red.
(5) While the metal is still cherry red, remove the
tailpipe/muffler assembly from the catalytic con-
verter.
(6) Remove the tailpipe from the tailpipe hanger
(Fig. 20).
(7) Remove the tailpipe/muffler assembly (Fig. 20).
INSTALLATION
(1) If the tailpipe hanger assembly was removed,
install the hanger to the frame. Tighten the bolts to
22 N´m (192 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Position the tailpipe and muffler onto the
tailpipe hanger (Fig. 20) .
(3) Install the muffler onto the catalytic converter.
Make sure that the tailpipe has sufficient clearance
from the floor pan. Install exhaust clamp and tighten
the nuts to 47 N´m (35 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 19) .
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
Fig. 17 Front and Rear Floor Pan Heat Shields
Typical
1 - REAR FLOOR PAN HEAT SHIELD
2 - HEAT SHIELD RETAINING NUTS (QTY 8)
3 - FRONT FLOOR PAN HEAT SHIELD
Fig. 18 Muffler and Tailpipe
1 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
2 - TAILPIPE HANGER
3 - TAILPIPE
4 - MUFFLER
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FRAME & BUMPERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
FRONT ABSORBER
REMOVAL.............................1
INSTALLATION..........................1
FRONT FASCIA
REMOVAL.............................1
INSTALLATION..........................1
REAR ABSORBER
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
REAR FASCIA
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................4
FRAME
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE.............4
FRAME DIMENSIONS...................4
FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL.............................7INSTALLATION..........................7
FRONT TOW HOOK
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................7
FUEL TANK SKID PLATE
DESCRIPTION..........................7
REAR TOW HOOK
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................7
TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................8
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................8
FRONT ABSORBER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA
- REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the retainer attaching the absorber to
the fascia.
(3) Separate the absorber from the fascia.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the absorber on the fascia.
(2) Install the retainer attaching the absorber to
the fascia.
(3) Install front fascia. Refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA
- INSTALLATION).
FRONT FASCIA
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Turn front wheels to access rivets and remove
plastic rivets attaching fascia to wheel liner.
(3) Remove bolts attaching fascia to fender (Fig. 1).(4) Remove plastic push pin fasteners attaching
front fascia to lower radiator crossmember splash
shield (Fig. 2).
(5) Disengage fog lamp connectors, if equipped.
(6) Remove screws attaching fascia/grille to upper
radiator crossmember (Fig. 3).
(7) Slide fascia forward to separate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide fascia onto vehicle engaging fascia with
tabs on bottom of front fenders.
(2) Install screws attaching fascia/grille to upper
radiator crossmember (Fig. 3).
(3) Install bolts attaching fascia to fender (Fig. 1).
(4) Engage fog lamp connectors, if equipped.
(5) Install plastic rivets attaching fascia to wheel
liner.
(6) Install plastic push pin fasteners attaching
front fascia to lower radiator crossmember splash
shield (Fig. 2).
(7) Remove supports and lower vehicle.
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REAR ABSORBER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR FASCIA -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove rivets attaching absorber to rear cross-
member (Fig. 5).
(3) Separate absorber from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position absorber on vehicle.
(2) Install rivets attaching absorber to rear cross-
member (Fig. 2).
(3) Install rear fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR FASCIA -
INSTALLATION).
REAR FASCIA
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove wheels.
(3) Remove plastic push pins attaching fascia to
fuel tank skid plate.
(4) Remove plastic rivets attaching fascia to wheel
liner.
Fig. 1 Front Fascia
1 - BODY
2 - FASCIA
Fig. 2 Front Fascia
1 - WHEEL LINER
2 - FASCIA
3 - FOG LAMP CONNECTOR
4 - PLASTIC PUSH PIN
5 - PLASTIC RIVET
Fig. 3 Front Fascia
1 - SCREW
2 - FASCIA
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FRONT FASCIA (Continued)

(5) Remove nuts attaching upper edge of fascia to
quarter panel and wheel liner (Fig. 4).
(6) Remove plastic push pins attaching fascia to
liftgate opening (Fig. 5).
(7) Remove screws attaching fascia to liftgate
opening.
(8) Remove D pillar trim and scuff plate outboard
screws.
(9) Remove the rearward tie down screws and the
aperture trim panel.
(10) Carefully peel back the rubber body sealer
patch to access the retainer clips.
(11) Release the forward and rearward retainer
clips on both sides of the fascia.
(12) Grasp forward edges of fascia and pull out-
ward to disengage retainers attaching fascia to quar-
ter panel (Fig. 6).
(13) Separate fascia from vehicle.
Fig. 5 Rear Fascia
1 - ABSORBER
2 - RIVET3 - FASCIA
4 - PLASTIC PUSH PIN
Fig. 4 Rear Fascia Attachment
1 - FASCIA
2 - PLASTIC PUSH PIN
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REAR FASCIA (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Position fascia on vehicle aligning retainers
with slots in quarter panel (Fig. 7).
(2) Press forward edges of fascia inward to engage
retainers.
(3) Install screws attaching fascia to liftgate open-
ing.
(4) Install plastic push pins attaching fascia to lift-
gate opening.
(5) Install nuts attaching upper edge of fascia to
quarter panel and wheel liner.
(6) Install plastic rivets attaching fascia to wheel
liner.
(7) Install support lower vehicle.
(8) Install plastic push pins attaching fascia to fuel
tank skid plate.
(9) Install the interior trim panels removed to
access fascia retainers.
(10) Install tie down loop screws.
(11) Install the wheels, refer to section 22 for
tightening sequence and torque specifications.
FRAME
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Front Tow Hook Bolt 54 40 Ð
Front Skid Plate Bolt 54 40 Ð
Rear Tow Hook Bolt 68 50 Ð
Trailer Hitch Bolts 68 50 Ð
Transfer Case Skid Plate
Bolts34 25 Ð
FRAME DIMENSIONS
INDEX
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
SIDE VIEW 8
BOTTOM VIEW 9
Fig. 6 Rear Fascia Retainers
1 - RETAINER
2 - FASCIA
Fig. 7 Fascia Attachment
1 - SLOT
2 - QUARTER PANEL
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REAR FASCIA (Continued)

Fig. 8 SIDE VIEW
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FRAME (Continued)

Fig. 9 BOTTOM VIEW
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FRAME (Continued)