JEEP XJ 1995 Service And Repair Manual

EXTERNAL SPARE/WHEEL TIRE CARRIERÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the spare tire and wheel from the
wheel bracket (Fig. 3).(2) Remove the screws that attach the wheel
bracket to the tailgate.
(3) Disconnect CHMSL (Fig. 4).
(3) Remove the bracket and the gaskets from the
tailgate.
(4) Remove the screws that attach the stop bracket
to the rear panel and the bumpers to the tailgate.
(5) Remove the stop bracket and the bumpers from
the vehicle.
(6) Clean the contact surface areas on the tailgate
and the rear panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the stop bracket and the bumpers on
the vehicle, and install screws. Tighten the screws to
11 Nzm (95 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Position the gaskets and the wheel bracket on
the tailgate and install the attaching screws. Tighten
the screws to 23 Nzm (204 in-lbs) torque.
(3) Connect CHMSL connector.
(4) Install the spare tire and wheel on the wheel
bracket. Tighten the wheel lug nuts and the nut lock
to 68 Nzm (50 ft-lbs) torque.
Fig. 4 CHMSL Removal
Fig. 3 External Spare Tire/Wheel Carrier
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DOORS
INDEX
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Beltline SealÐYJ........................ 142
Door Frame Glass Channel ReplacementÐYJ . . . 142
Door Weatherstrip Seal ReplacementÐYJ...... 142
Full-Metal Door Assist HandleÐYJ........... 136
Full-Metal Door HingesÐYJ................ 140
Full-Metal Door Key Lock CylinderÐYJ........ 139
Full-Metal Door Latch External Release
HandleÐYJ........................... 140
Full-Metal Door Latch Inside Release and Lock
HandleÐYJ........................... 137
Full-Metal Door LatchÐYJ.................. 140Full-Metal Door ServiceÐYJ................ 142
Full-Metal Door Trim PanelÐYJ.............. 137
Full-Metal Door Vent Window GlassÐYJ....... 137
Full-Metal Door WaterdamÐYJ.............. 137
Full-Metal Door Weatherstrip SealsÐYJ........ 141
Full-Metal Door Window Glass Regulator
HandleÐYJ........................... 136
Full-Metal Door Window Glass RegulatorÐYJ . . . 138
Full-Metal Door Window GlassÐYJ........... 139
Half-Metal Door Latch StrikerÐYJ............ 135
Half-Metal Soft Top DoorÐYJ............... 134
HALF-METAL SOFT TOP DOORÐYJ
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
(1) Open the door.
(2) Disconnect the door restraint strap from the
pin (Fig. 1).
(3) Turn the window retaining sleeves 1/4 turn to
the left and pull them up and out of the door (Fig. 2).
(4) Remove the window from the door by detaching
the soft top-to-door snap fasteners and pulling the
window up and out of the door (Fig. 3).
(5) Remove the latch interior release handle (Fig.
4).
(6) Remove the assist handle.
(7) Remove the trim panel by detaching the retain-
ers around the perimeter of the trim panel (Fig. 4).(8) Remove the screws from the door latch handle,
disconnect the latch release rod and remove the han-
dle (Fig. 4).
(9) Remove the door latch screws (Fig. 4). Remove
the door latch with the rods attached.
(10) Remove the weatherstrip seal screws and
carefully remove the weatherstrip seal from door
edge (Fig. 5).
(11) Remove the retaining nuts from the door
hinge pivots and remove the door from the body (Fig.
1).
(12) Remove the retaining screws and the hinges
from the door.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
(1) Install the hinges and the retaining screws on
the door. Tighten the screws securely.
Fig. 1 Half-Metal Soft Top Door
Fig. 2 Window Retaining Sleeves
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(2) Position the door at the vehicle, insert the
hinge pivots in the hinge receptacles and install the
retaining nuts (Fig. 1). Tighten the nuts securely.
(3) Install the weatherstrip seal on the door edge
and install the seal retaining screws (Fig. 5).
(4) Position the latch in the door and install the re-
taining screws (Fig. 4). Tighten the screws securely.
(5) Position the door latch external release handle
and install the retaining screws (Fig. 4). Tighten the
screws securely. Connect the latch release rod to the
external release handle and the key lock-to-latch rod
(Fig. 6).
(6) Install the interior trim panel (Fig. 4).(7) Connect the latch release rod to the door latch
interior release handle and install the handle (Fig.
4).
(8) Install the assist handle.
(9) Install the window retaining sleeves.
(10) Install the window (Fig. 3).
(11) Attach the restraint strap to the pin (Fig. 1).
HALF-METAL DOOR LATCH STRIKERÐYJ
REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove the striker with a Torx bit (Fig. 7).
(2) Install the plate, shim and replacement striker
with a Torx bit (Fig. 7).
Fig. 4 Half-Metal Door Interior Trim Panel
Fig. 3 Window Removal/Installation
Fig. 5 Half-Metal Door Weatherstrip Seal
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FULL-METAL DOOR WINDOW GLASS REGULATOR
HANDLEÐYJ
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
The window glass regulator handle is attached to
the splined regulator shaft with an internal hex-head
screw (Fig. 8).
(1) To remove the handle:
²Remove the cover.
²Remove the screw.²Pull the handle straight out and off the shaft (Fig.
8).
(2) Install the handle with the knob positioned for-
ward, the handle horizontal and the window glass
closed.
FULL-METAL DOOR ASSIST HANDLEÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach the door assist
handle to the trim panel (Fig. 8).
(2) Remove the handle from the door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the handle on the door.
(2) Install the attaching screws.
Fig. 7 Half-Metal Door Latch Striker
Fig. 8 Full Metal Door Trim Panels and External Components
Fig. 6 Half-Metal Door Latch
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(3) Close the jaws on the latch.
(4) Push the lock-to-latch rod forward toward the
inside release handle. Check to ensure the lock lever
on the latch is in the unlocked position.
(5) Position the threaded end of the lock rod over
the lever clip on the latch and push the rod into the
lock lever clip (Fig. 9). The lock lever should have a
full sweep of travel when activated by the inside con-
trol button. It should not bind or be stiff.
(7) Position the threaded end of the release lever
rod over the release lever clip on the latch and push
the rod into the release lever clip. The release lever
on the latch should be resting against the stop with
no preload after the rod is engaged in the retaining
clip. Visual observation will reveal any preload. If
preload is noted, disconnect the release lever rod and
install it again to eliminate the preload.
(8) Pull up on the outside handle release rod to po-
sition it as far up as possible and push the rod into
the release lever clip on the latch. The release lever
on the latch should be resting against stop with no
preload after the rod is engaged in the retaining clip.
(9) Close the latch jaws.
(10) Activate the inside lock control button. It
should not bind or be stiff, if either condition exists,
the latch should replaced.
(11) With the inside lock control button in the un-
lock position, pull the inside door handle to open the
jaws on the latch and close the door.
FULL-METAL DOOR LATCH INSIDE RELEASE AND
LOCK HANDLEÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screw (Fig. 8).
(2) Pull the handle outward and detach the lock
and release rods from handle (Fig. 9).
(3) Remove the handle from the upper trim panel
(Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the handle adjacent to the rods in the
upper trim panel opening and attach the rods to the
handle (Fig. 9).
(2) Position the handle in the upper trim cover and
install the retaining screw Fig. 8).
FULL-METAL DOOR TRIM PANELÐYJ
The door interior trim panels are covered with a vi-
nyl material (Fig. 8). They are attached to the door
inner panel rail retainer and with plastic clips in-
serted into holes in the door inner panel.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door assist handle (Fig. 8).
(2) Remove the window glass regulator handle
(Fig. 8).
(3) Remove the door latch release handle and the
upper trim panel (Figs. 8 and 9).
(4) Pry the lower trim panel-to-door retainers (lo-
cated around the perimeter of the panel) outward
and remove the panel (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lower trim panel on the door inner
panel and insert the retainers in the holes in the
door inner panel.
To prevent creasing the trim panel vinyl
cover, do not hammer or exert excessive force
on the retainers.
(2) Install the upper trim panel and the door han-
dle.
(3) Install the window glass regulator handle (Fig.
8).
(4) Install the door assist handle.
FULL-METAL DOOR WATERDAMÐYJ
The waterdam is attached to the door inner panel
with adhesive and tape (Fig. 10).
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(1) To remove a waterdam, insert a putty knife be-
tween it and the door inner panel.
(2) When installing a waterdam, ensure that lower
portion of
waterdam is tucked inside the door panel at the ac-
cess opening.
FULL-METAL DOOR VENT WINDOW GLASSÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Fig. 8 and 9).
(2) Lower the door window glass to the down-stop
position.
(3) Remove the division channel upper attaching
screw and the lower adjustment screw (Fig. 11).
Fig. 9 Inside Door Handle and Rods
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(4) Detach the front three inches of weatherstrip
seal from the door upper frame. Lower the division
channel and tilt it toward the rear of the door.
(5) Remove the vent window glass from the door
frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the vent window glass in the door
frame.
(2) Install the division channel in the door and po-
sition the channel on the window glass.(3) Install the upper attaching screw and the lower
adjustment screw.
(4) Attach the weatherstrip seal to the door upper
frame.
(5) Water test the window and inspect for leaks.
(6) If water leakage is evident, apply windshield
sealant to seal the area or re-align the weatherstrip
seal.
(7) Test the operation and adjustment of the door
window glass.
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR WINDOW GLASS
REGULATORÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Lower the door window glass to expose the reg-
ulator arm guide retainer screws (Fig. 11 and 12).
Remove the bushings, the nuts and the guide chan-
nel (Fig. 12).
(3) Lift the window glass to the fully closed posi-
tion and apply masking tape to the window glass and
over the top of the window frame to retain it.
(4) Remove the division channel lower adjustment
screw.
(5) Remove the window glass regulator attaching
screws (Fig. 11).
(6) Push the division channel outward and remove
the window glass regulator through the access hole
in the door inner panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the window glass regulator within the
door panels and install the screws. Tighten screws to
10 Nzm (96 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Remove the masking tape from the window
glass and lower it.
Fig. 10 Door Waterdam
Fig. 11 Door Internal Components
Fig. 12 Regulator Arm Guide
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(3) Slide the regulator arm guide onto the regula-
tor arm and position the guide on the window glass
(Fig. 12). Install the nuts, bushings and screws.
(4) Install the division channel lower adjustment
screw.
(5) Test the window glass for proper operation.
(6) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR WINDOW GLASSÐYJ
ADJUSTMENT
One adjustment location provides amount of effort
required to raise and lower the door window glass.
The door window glass division channel is adjustable
fore and aft at the lower attaching location.
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Loosen channel lower adjustment screw and
move the division channel fore or aft to obtain the
desired door window glass operation.
Movement of the division channel fore or aft
will decrease or increase the free-play between
the channels.
(3) Tighten the division channel lower adjustment
screw.
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the window glass down-stop bumper
(Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the screws that attach the regulator
arm guide to the window glass. Remove the screws,
bushings, nuts and the guide from the glass (Fig. 11).
(4) Lower the window glass to the bottom of the
door.
(5) Remove the division channel upper attaching
screw and the lower adjustment screw. Detach the
front 3 inches of window glass weatherstrip seal from
the door upper frame.
(6) Separate the division channel from the front
window glass rubber seal. Pull the division channel
up and in toward the inside of vehicle.
(7) Raise and tilt the window glass toward the
hinge side of the door and disengage it from the rear
channel.
(8) Pull the window glass up and out of the door
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lower the window glass into the door, while in-
serting the window glass into the front and rear
channels.
(2) Slide the window glass downward to the bottom
of the door panel.(3) Lower the division channel into the door and
position the window glass securely in the channel.
(4) Install the weatherstrip seal in the upper door
frame and install the upper attaching screw and the
lower adjustment screw.
(5) Slide the guide onto the regulator arm and po-
sition the guide on the window glass. Install the re-
taining nuts, bushings and screws (Fig. 12).
(6) Install the window glass down-stop bumper
(Fig. 11).
(7) Test the window operation for proper adjust-
ment.
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR KEY LOCK CYLINDERÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover screws and remove
the cover (Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the retaining clip and remove lock cyl-
inder-to-latch rod (Fig. 13).
(4) Remove the lock cylinder retainer and the lock
cylinder from the door panel (Fig. 13 and 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lock cylinder in the door panel (Fig.
14).
(2) Install the lock cylinder retainer, the lock cylin-
der-to-latch rod and the retaining clip.
(3) Install the door latch cover and the cover
screws (Fig. 11).
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
Fig. 13 Key Lock Cylinder and Door Handle
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FULL-METAL DOOR LATCH EXTERNAL RELEASE
HANDLEÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
from the door inner panel (Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover attaching screws
(Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the hitch pin and the latch release rod
from the door external handle (Fig. 13).
(4) Close the window completely and tap the han-
dle keepers upward (Fig. 13).
(5) Disconnect the window glass from the regulator
arm guide (Fig. 12).
(6) Remove the division channel upper and lower
attaching screws.
(7) Separate the division channel from the front
window glass weatherstrip seal.
(8) Pull the division channel upward and remove
the window glass from the door.
(9) Remove the keepers from the door handle with
needlenose pliers and remove the handle and gasket
from the door (Fig. 13 and 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the gasket and the door external handle
and slide the keepers into the door handle from the
top (Fig. 13 and 14).
(2) Tap the retainers downward lightly to tighten
the handle.
(3) Install the latch release rod and the hitch pin
and attach the rod to the latch (Fig. 13).(4) Position the window glass in the door and the
channels.
(5) Install the division channel and the attaching
screws.
(6) Attach the window glass to the regulator arm
guide (Fig. 12).
(7) Install the door latch cover (Fig. 11).
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR LATCHÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the trim panel and the waterdam from
the door inner panel (Fig. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover (Fig. 11).
(3) Disconnect the inside release handle-to-latch
rod. Disconnect the lock cylinder-to-latch rod. Discon-
nect the inside lock-to-latch rod. Disconnect the ex-
ternal handle-to-latch rod from the door latch (Fig.
15).
(4) Remove the door latch attaching screws and re-
move the latch from the door (Fig. 15).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the door latch with the attaching
screws.
(2) Connect the rods to the latch.
(3) Install the latch cover with the cover screws.
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel.
FULL-METAL DOOR HINGESÐYJ
ADJUSTMENT
The doors are adjusted at the hinge attaching loca-
tions on either the body or the door. Enlarged holes
are located in the body (lower hinge only) for fore, aft
and tilt adjustments. Enlarged holes are also located
in the door (upper and lower hinges) for up, down,
fore, aft and tilt adjustments.
Fig. 14 Key Lock Cylinder and Door Handle
Removal/Installation
Fig. 15 Latch Removal/installation
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Prior to door adjustment or alignment, the door
latch must be removed to allow the door to close
freely and be properly aligned.
The door latch striker should be adjusted in or out
to allow the door latch to be fully engaged. The door
should be flush with the adjacent body panels.
REPLACEMENT
(1) Mark the outline of the existing hinge on the
body and the door with a wax pencil for installation
alignment reference.
When removing the door or hinge DO NOT
discard the plastic shims or the hinge pin.
(2) Remove the hinge-to-body screws and the
hinge-to-door screws (Fig. 16). Remove the hinge
from the door and body.
The upper hinge is also part of the windshield
hinge (Fig. 16). When replacing it, support the
windshield frame with an appropriate device
prior to removal. Inspect the windshield align-
ment after hinge installation.
(3) Clean the replacement hinge with an appropri-
ate solvent and dry it with compressed air.
(4) Color-coat the hinge to match the vehicle body
with MOPAR exterior spray paint, or an equivalent
product.
(5) Lubricate the hinge with spray lubricant.
(6) Position the hinge on the door, align carefully
with the wax pencil installation alignment reference
marks, and install the retaining screws (Fig. 16).
Tighten screws to 17 Nzm (156 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Position the hinge on the vehicle body. Align
the wax pencil marks installation alignment refer-
ence marks. Install the retaining screws (Fig. 16).
Tighten screws to 17 Nzm (156 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Inspect the door alignment. Adjust, if necessary.
Refer to Door HingesÐAdjustment.
FULL-METAL DOOR WEATHERSTRIP SEALSÐYJ
The door weatherstrip seals are molded latex foam
with a smooth rubber reinforcement layer on the out-
side (Fig. 17).
Plastic retainers are used to retain the seal on the
door panel below the door beltline (Fig. 17). Above
the beltline, the seal is retained in a channel formed
in the door upper frame.
The beltline weatherstrip seals are retained within
the
door panels by spring-clip retainers (Fig. 17).
The door frame glass channel is retained within
the door frame by the press-fit between it and the
frame.
WEATHERSTRIP SEAL MAINTENANCE
Cold temperatures can cause rubber seals to
harden and lose resiliency. This possibly will cause
the door to loosen in the body opening and result in
noise. When servicing, use a dampened cloth to clean
the rubber seals. Remove the foreign material from
all areas where the rubber seal contacts the body
panels. Apply silicone lubricant to the seals after
they are cleaned.
CAUTION: Do not apply graphite, brake fluid, or
wax to rubber seals.
Replacement rubber weatherstrip seals are coated
with powder to prevent adhesion to the container
during storage. Before installation, remove all the
powder with a cloth dampened with a general pur-
pose adhesive removal solution.
Fig. 16 Door Hinges
Fig. 17 Door Weatherstrip Seals
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DOOR WEATHERSTRIP SEAL REPLACEMENTÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the weatherstrip seal from
the door with a weatherstrip seal removal tool. Pry
the seal outward to separate the plastic retainers
from the door panel holes.
(2) Remove the upper portion of the seal from the
door upper frame with your fingers or a wooden
wand.
(3) Remove the dust and residual adhesive from
the door panel and body panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply adhesive to the front, rear and bottom
edges of the door from the beltline downward.
(2) Install the upper front corner of the seal on the
door first using your fingers or a wooden wand to po-
sition the seal in the channel. Place the inner shoul-
der of the seal in the channel-to-window frame above
the beltline.
(3) Force the retainers, starting at the rear edge of
the door, into the door panel holes.
(4) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
around the door.
BELTLINE SEALÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the beltline weatherstrip seal
(Fig. 17) from the door with a weatherstrip seal re-
moval tool or similar pry tool.
(2) Pry the seal upward to remove it from within
the glass and door panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal between the door panel and
the glass. Force the seal downward with your fingers
to seat it against the glass and panel (Fig. 18).(2) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
within the door (Fig. 18).
DOOR FRAME GLASS CHANNEL REPLACEMENTÐ
YJ
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the glass channel (Fig. 17)
from the door with a pry tool.
(2) Pry the seal outward to remove it from the
frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the channel in the frame and force it
inward with your fingers to seat it within the frame.
(2) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
within the door frame.
FULL-METAL DOOR SERVICEÐYJ
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
(1) Open the door.
(2) Remove the door restraint strap from the pin.
(3) Remove the door latch inside release handle
(Fig. 8).
(4) Remove the assist handle (Fig. 8).
(5) Remove the window glass regulator handle
(Fig. 8).
(6) Remove the upper trim panel. Remove the
lower trim panel by detaching the retainers around
the perimeter of the trim panel (Fig. 8).
(7) Remove the waterdam from the door inner
panel (Fig. 10).
(8) Remove the door latch cover plate from the
door inner panel (Fig. 11).
(9) Remove the retaining screws and the door latch
with the rods attached (Fig. 15).
(10) Remove the beltline weatherstrip seals from
the door (Fig. 18).
(11) Remove the window glass from the regulator
arm guide (Fig. 12).
(12) Carefully remove the window glass from the
channel and the door.
(13) Remove the key lock cylinder from the door
(Fig. 14).
(14) Remove the door outside handle keepers, dis-
connect the latch release rod and remove the handle
from the door panel (Fig. 13).
(15) Carefully remove the weatherstrip seal from
door edge (Fig. 18).
(16) Remove the retaining nuts from the door
hinge pins and remove the door from the body (Fig.
16).
(17) Remove the retaining screws and the hinges
from the door panel (Fig. 14).
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
(1) Install the hinges on the door (Fig. 14).Fig. 18 Beltline Weatherstrip Seals
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