frame JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Repair Manual

(11) Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower
or tilt transmission to align converter housing with
engine block dowels.
(12) Carefully work transmission forward and over
engine block dowels until converter hub is seated in
crankshaft.
(13) Install two bolts to attach converter housing
to engine.
(14) Install the upper transmission bending braces
to the torque converter housing and the overdrive
unit. Tighten the bolts to 41 N´m (30 ft.lbs.).
(15) Install remaining torque converter housing to
engine bolts. Tighten to 68 N´m (50 ft.lbs.).
(16) Install rear transmission crossmember.
Tighten crossmember to frame bolts to 68 N´m (50
ft.lbs.).
(17) Install rear support to transmission. Tighten
bolts to 47 N´m (35 ft.lbs.).
(18) Lower transmission onto crossmember and
install bolts attaching transmission mount to cross-
member. Tighten clevis bracket to crossmember bolts
to 47 N´m (35 ft.lbs.). Tighten the clevis bracket to
rear support bolt to 68 N´m (50 ft.lbs.).
(19) Remove engine support fixture.
(20) Install crankshaft position sensor. (Refer to 14
- FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/CRANKSHAFT
POSITION SENSOR - INSTALLATION)
(21) Install new plastic retainer grommet on any
shift cable that was disconnected. Grommets should
not be reused. Use pry tool to remove rod from grom-
met and cut away old grommet. Use pliers to snap
new grommet into cable and to snap grommet onto
lever.
(22) Connect gearshift and throttle valve cable to
transmission.
(23) Connect wires to park/neutral position switch
and transmission solenoid connector. Be sure trans-
mission harnesses are properly routed.CAUTION: It is essential that correct length bolts be
used to attach the converter to the driveplate. Bolts
that are too long will damage the clutch surface
inside the converter.
(24) Install all torque converter-to-driveplate bolts
by hand.
(25) Verify that the torque converter is pulled
flush to the driveplate. Tighten bolts to 31 N´m (270
in. lbs.).
(26) Install converter housing access cover. Tighten
bolt to 23 N´m (200 in.lbs.).
(27) Install the bell housing brace to the torque
converter cover and the engine to transmission bend-
ing brace. Tighten the bolts and nut to 41 N´m (30
ft.lbs.).
(28) Install starter motor (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - INSTALLA-
TION) and cooler line bracket.
(29) Connect cooler lines to transmission.
(30) Install transmission fill tube. Install new seal
on tube before installation.
(31) Install exhaust components.
(32) Install transfer case. Tighten transfer case
nuts to 35 N´m (26 ft.lbs.).
(33) Install the transfer case shift cable to the
cable support bracket and the transfer case shift
lever.
(34) Align and connect propeller shaft(s).
(35) Adjust gearshift linkage and throttle valve
cable if necessary.
(36) Lower vehicle.
(37) Fill transmission with MopartATF +4, type
9602, fluid.
21 - 42 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42REWJ
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE (Continued)

(12) Disconnect gearshift cable from transmission
manual valve lever (Fig. 9).
(13) Disconnect transfer case shift cable from the
transfer case shift lever (Fig. 10).
(14) Remove the clip securing the transfer case
shift cable into the cable support bracket.
(15) Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines at
transmission fittings and clips.
(16) Disconnect the transmission vent hose from
the transmission.
(17) Support rear of engine with safety stand or
jack.
(18) Raise transmission slightly with service jack
to relieve load on crossmember and supports.(19) Remove bolts securing rear support and cush-
ion to transmission and crossmember (Fig. 11).
(20) Remove bolts attaching crossmember to frame
and remove crossmember.
(21) Remove transfer case (Fig. 12) and (Fig. 13).
(22) Remove all remaining converter housing bolts.
(23) Carefully work transmission and torque con-
verter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
(24) Hold torque converter in place during trans-
mission removal.
(25) Lower transmission and remove assembly
from under the vehicle.
Fig. 9 Transmission Shift Cable
1 - SHIFT CABLE
2 - MANUAL LEVER
3 - MANUAL LEVER
Fig. 10 Transfer Case Shift Cable
1 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER
2 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CABLE
Fig. 11 Rear Transmission Crossmember
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
Fig. 12 Remove NV247 Transfer Case
1 - NV247 TRANSFER CASE
21 - 184 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 545RFEWJ
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 545RFE (Continued)

(5) Carefully insert converter in oil pump. Then
rotate converter back and forth until fully seated in
pump gears.
(6) Check converter seating with steel scale and
straightedge (Fig. 52). Surface of converter lugs
should be at least 13 mm (1/2 in.) to rear of straight-
edge when converter is fully seated.
(7) Temporarily secure converter with C-clamp.
(8) Position transmission on jack and secure it
with chains.
(9) Check condition of converter driveplate.
Replace the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged.
Also be sure transmission dowel pins are seated
in engine block and protrude far enough to
hold transmission in alignment.
(10) Apply a light coating of MopartHigh Temp
Grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the rear
pocket of the engine's crankshaft.
(11) Raise transmission and align the torque con-
verter with the drive plate and the transmission con-
verter housing with the engine block.
(12) Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower,
or tilt transmission to align the converter housing
with the engine block dowels.
(13) Carefully work transmission forward and over
engine block dowels until converter hub is seated in
crankshaft. Verify that no wires, or the transmission
vent hose, have become trapped between the engine
block and the transmission.
(14) Install two bolts to attach the transmission to
the engine.(15) Install remaining torque converter housing to
engine bolts. Tighten to 68 N´m (50 ft.lbs.).
(16) Install rear transmission crossmember.
Tighten crossmember to frame bolts to 68 N´m (50
ft.lbs.).
(17) Install rear support to transmission. Tighten
bolts to 47 N´m (35 ft.lbs.).
(18) Lower transmission onto crossmember and
install bolts attaching transmission mount to cross-
member. Tighten clevis bracket to crossmember bolts
to 47 N´m (35 ft.lbs.). Tighten the clevis bracket to
rear support bolt to 68 N´m (50 ft.lbs.).
(19) Remove engine support fixture.
(20) Install new plastic retainer grommet on any
shift cable that was disconnected. Grommets should
not be reused. Use pry tool to remove rod from grom-
met and cut away old grommet. Use pliers to snap
new grommet into cable and to snap grommet onto
lever.
(21) Connect gearshift cable to transmission.
(22) Connect wires to solenoid and pressure switch
assembly connector, input and output speed sensors,
and line pressure sensor. Be sure transmission har-
nesses are properly routed.
CAUTION: It is essential that correct length bolts be
used to attach the converter to the driveplate. Bolts
that are too long will damage the clutch surface
inside the converter.
(23) Install all torque converter-to-driveplate bolts
by hand.
(24) Verify that the torque converter is pulled
flush to the driveplate. Tighten bolts to 31 N´m (270
in. lbs.).
(25) Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.
(26) Connect cooler lines to transmission.
(27) Install transmission fill tube.
(28) Install exhaust components.
(29) Install transfer case. Tighten transfer case
nuts to 35 N´m (26 ft.lbs.).
(30) Install the transfer case shift cable to the
cable support bracket and the transfer case shift
lever.
(31) Install the transmission collar onto the trans-
mission and the engine. Tighten the bolts to 54 N´m
(40 ft.lbs.).
(32) Align and connect propeller shaft(s).
(33) Adjust gearshift cable if necessary.
(34) Lower vehicle.
(35) Fill transmission with MopartATF +4, type
9602, Automatic Transmission fluid.
Fig. 52 Checking Torque Converter Seating - Typical
1 - SCALE
2 - STRAIGHTEDGE
21 - 198 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 545RFEWJ
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 545RFE (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
BUCKET SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER BOLTS TO SEAT CUSHION
FRAME28 20 Ð
BUCKET SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT BACK FRAME BOLTS 28 20 Ð
BUCKET SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER NUTS TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME 28 20 Ð
FRONT BUCKET SEAT TO FLOOR PAN BOLTS 40 30 Ð
FRONT BUCKET SEAT TO FLOOR PAN FRONT BOLTS 40 30 Ð
FRONT DOOR HINGE BOLTS 35 26 Ð
FRONT DOOR LATCH TO DOOR SCREWS 10 Ð 89
FRONT DOOR STRIKER TO B-PILLAR 28 20 Ð
HOOD LATCH TO RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER 11 8 Ð
LIFT GATE LATCH STRIKER TO D-PILLAR NUTS 10 Ð 89
REAR DOOR LATCH TO DOOR SCREWS 10 Ð 89
REAR DOOR STRIKER TO C-PILLAR SCREWS 28 20 Ð
REAR SEAT BACK LATCH/HINGE TO SEAT BACK FRAME 28 20 Ð
REAR SEAT BACK LEFT SIDE SUPPORT BRACKET TO CENTER PIVOT
BRACKET28 20 Ð
REAR SEAT BACK RIGHT SIDE SUPPORT BRACKET 28 20 Ð
REAR SEAT CUSHION LATCH BASE PANEL SCREWS 8 Ð 75
REAR SEAT CUSHION TO FLOOR PAN BOLTS 11 8 Ð
SUNROOF MODULE TO ROOF PANEL NUTS 11 8 Ð
SPECIAL TOOLS
BODY
Remover, Moldings C-4829
23 - 4 BODYWJ
BODY (Continued)

(7) Remove glass run channel from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position glass run channel in door (Fig. 6).
(2) Align glass run channel with door frame run
channel and slide channel upward to secure door.
(3) Press glass run channel weatherstrip into rear
run channel.
(4) Install bolt attaching run channel to inner door
panel.
(5) Install outer belt weatherstrip, (Refer to 23 -
BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/FDR OUTER BELT
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install inner belt weatherstrip, (Refer to 23 -
BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/FDR INNER BELT
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install the waterdam, (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - INSTALLATION).
HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Open and support door.
(2) Using a wax pencil, or other suitable device,
reference mark the hinge placement
(3) Disconnect the door wire harness.
(4) Remove the door check from the ªAº pillar (Fig.
7).
(5) Remove the fasteners retaining the door hinge
to the door (Fig. 8).
(6) Remove the door.
(7) Remove the hinge from the ªAº pillar.
Fig. 6 Front Door Glass Run Channel
1 - DOOR
2 - GLASS
3 - GLASS RUN CHANNEL
4 - REGULATOR
Fig. 7 Front Door Check
1 - DOOR CHECK
2 - FRONT DOOR
Fig. 8 Front Door Hinges
1 - WASHER
2 - UPPER HINGE
3 - FRONT DOOR
4 - LOWER HINGE
5 - WASHER
23 - 14 DOOR - FRONTWJ
GLASS RUN CHANNEL (Continued)

(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
WJEXTERIOR 23 - 29
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
23 - 30 EXTERIORWJ
GRILLE (Continued)

PAINT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PAINT
SPECIFICATIONS - PAINT CODES..........81
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION.........................81
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION.........................81PAINT TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION.........................82
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING & POLISHING
DESCRIPTION.........................82
PAINT
SPECIFICATIONS - PAINT CODES
EXTERIOR COLORS
EXTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
CODE
Dark Garnet Red
PearlcoatXRV
Inferno Red Tinted
PearlcoatWEL
Woodland Brown Satin
GlowYUB
Onyx Green Pearlcoat YJR
Steel Blue Pearlcoat XBQ
Patriot Blue Pearlcoat WBT
Silverstone Metallic
ClearcoatXS5
Graphite Metallic
ClearcoatZDR
Black Clearcoat DX8
Stone White Clearcoat SW1
INTERIOR COLORS
INTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
CODE
Dark Slate Grey DV
Taupe L5
Sandstone T5
Dark Slate/Light Slate DB
LAREDO FASCIA/CLADDING COLORS
COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
CODE
Dark Grey Metallic XS9
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION
Exterior vehicle body colors are identified on the
Body Code plate. The plate is located on the in the
engine compartment and attached to the top of the
right frame rail. Refer to the Introduction section at
the front of this manual for body code plate descrip-
tion. The paint code is also identified on the Vehicle
Safety Certification Label which is located on the
drivers door shut face. The first digit of the paint
code listed on the vehicle indicates the sequence of
application, i.e.: P = primary coat, Q = secondary
coat.
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT
FINISH
DESCRIPTION
The original equipment finish is a multi-step pro-
cess that involves cleaning, electrodeposition (e-coat),
base coat, and clear coat steps. Additionally, selected
areas of the vehicle may be coated with an anti-chip
finish.
WJPAINT 23 - 81

FRONT HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove head restraint (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT HEADREST - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove seat back cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT SEAT BACK COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove hog rings attaching cushion pad to
seat back frame (Fig. 2).
(4) Remove cushion pad from seat back frame.
(5) Rotate head restraint sleeve 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise to release retaining tab.
(6) Pull sleeve from seat back frame (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position sleeve in seat back frame.
(2) Rotate head restraint sleeve 1/4 turn clockwise
to engage retaining tab.
(3) Install cushion pad onto seat back frame.
(4) Install hog rings attaching cushion pad to seat
back frame.
(5)
Install seat back cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT SEAT BACK COVER - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install head restraint (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT HEADREST - INSTALLATION).
FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL
(1) Move seat to full rearward position.(2) Remove front bolts attaching seat to floor pan
(Fig. 4).
(3) Move seat to full forward position.
(4) Using a trim stick, pry cover from seat track
(power seat only).
(5) Remove rear bolts attaching seat to floor pan.
(6) If equipped, disconnect power seat wire har-
ness connector.
(7) Remove seat from vehicle.
Fig. 2 Cushion Pad
1 - HOG RING
2 - SEAT BACK CUSHION PAD
Fig. 3 Head Restraint Sleeve
1 - HEAD RESTRAINT SLEEVE
2 - SEAT BACK FRAME
3 - RETAINING TAB
Fig. 4 Front Bucket Seat
1 - POWER BUCKET SEAT
2 - FLOOR PAN
3 - SEAT TRACK COVER
23 - 84 SEATSWJ

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)