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BODY COMPONENTS

CONTENTS

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DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15EXTERIOR COM PONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1FIXED W INDOW GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25INTERIOR COM PONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

PAINT CODE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43POWER SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12REFINISHING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43UNDERBODY COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

EXTERIOR COMPONENTS

INDEX

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Battery Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Body Side Cladding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Body Stripes/Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Cowl Grille and Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Exterior Nameplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10External Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Front Fender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Grille and Grille Opening Reinforcement (GOR) . . . 1Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Hood Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hood Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Hood Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hood Latch Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Latch Release Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Luggage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Quarter Window Applique/Air Exhauster . . . . . . . . 10Radiator Support Crossmember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Safety Latch Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Woodgrain (Vinyl Clad Metal) Molding . . . . . . . . . . 8Woodgrain Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

GRILLE AND GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT(GOR)

REMOVAL

(1) Remove 3 screws and gri l le (Fig. 1) from gril le

opening reinforcement (G OR).

(2) G r a s p l ow er ed ge of h ea d la m p l en s. P u ll

s t r a i g h t ba c k (a w a y ) f r om g r i ll e op en i n g r e in f or ce -

m e n t (GO R ). Di s en g a g e l ow e r a d ju st e r p iv ot s f r om

lens assembly (Fig. 2).

(3) G r a s p u pper ed ge of h ea d la m p len s. P u ll

s t r a i g h t ba c k (a w a y ) f r om g r i ll e op en i n g r e in f or ce -

m e n t (GO R ). Di s en g a g e u p pe r a d ju st e r p iv ot f r omlens assembly.

Fig. 2 Headlamp Removal

Fig. 1 Grille Removal

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(4) Locate and disconnect the 3 wire connector be-

h i n d h e a d l a m p .

(5) Rotate bulb ring counterclockwise. Remove ring

and bulb from lens (Fig. 3).

(6) Open hood.

(7) Remove side marker lamp upper screw located

below radiator side closure panel (Fig. 4).

(8) Remove lower screw located above park/turn

s i gn a l l a m p .

(9) Pull out lamp.

(10) Twist lam p socket clockwise. D isconnect lam p

socket from lamp.

(11) Remove upper screws at turn signal lens. Pull

lens out to access lamp sockets (Fig. 5).

(12) R em ov e t u r n s ig n a l a n d s id e m a r k er l a m p

sockets by twisting sockets clockwise.

(13) Remove lens.

(14) Repeat procedure for other side of front end.

(15) Remove license plate bracket if equipped, from

bumper fa scia/crossmember.

(16) Remove 6 retainers at front fascia (Fig. 6).

(17) R e m ov e 3 p la s t i c r i ve t s a t e a ch f r on t w h e e l

well (Fig. 7).

(18) Sl i d e f a s c ia of f r e t a i n er p eg s a t s i d e o f l o w er

crossmember.

Fig. 3 Headlamp Bulb Removal

Fig. 4 Side Marker Lamp Removal

Fig. 5 Turn Signal Lens

Fig. 6 Lower Fascia Removal

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(19) Remove fascia from lower crossmember (Fig.

6).

(20) Remove 8 bolts t ha t at ta ch gri l le opening rein-

forcement (GOR) to the upper and lower crossmember

(Fig. 8).

(21) Remove grille opening r einforcement .

(22) If necessary, remove air seals located at head-

lamp wiring inlets (Fig. 9).

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse removal procedure.

RADIATOR SUPPORT CROSSMEMBERRefer to Group 7, Cooling Systems for service infor-

mation.

HOOD

REMOVAL

(1) Raise hood.

(2) Disconnect underhood la mp wire har ness con-

nector (Fig. 10), if equipped.

(3) M a r k l oca t i on of t h e h ood h i ng es a n d h i ng e

shims (Fig. 11) for insta l lation a l ignment.

(4) R e m ov e n u t s t h a t a t t a ch h i n ge s t o h ood . R e-

move hood from vehicle with aid of a helper.

INSTALLATION

(1) P o si t ion h ood on s h im s a n d h i ng es . F i n ge r-

tighten hinge nuts (Fig. 12).

(2) Align hinges and shims (Fig. 11) with instal la-

tion reference marks. Tighten hinge nuts to 23 Nm

(17 ft-lbs) torque.

(3) Test latch release cable a nd lat ches for proper

operation.

(4) Connect underhood lamp wire harness connec-

tor (Fig. 10).

(5) Inspect hood for proper a l ignment an d a djust as

necessary.

Fig. 7 Wheel Well Retainers

Fig. 8 Grille Opening Reinforcement

Fig. 9 GOR Air Seals

Fig. 10 Underhood Lamp


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HOOD ADJUSTMENTThe hood attaching holes are enlarged to aid front,

back and side-to-side adjustment.

(1) I f h ood i s l o w i n r e la t i o n t o c ow l p a n e l, i n s er t

shims between hinge and hood.

(2) Adjust hood bumper (Fig. 13) in or out to adjust

hood-to-fender height alignment.

(3) Ad ju s t t h e h ood l a t c h (Fi g . 14) a s n e ce ss a r y.

Ti gh t en t h e n u t s t o 11 Nm (8 f t -l bs) t or q u e a f t e r

adjustment.

(4) Align latch striker (Fig. 12) so that striker en-

t e r s t h e l a t ch s q u a r e ly a n d w i t h ou t bi n di n g .

HOOD HINGES

REMOVAL

(1) Remove hood from vehicle.

(2) R e m ov e h i n g e r e t a i n i n g n u t s f r om s t u d s (Fi g .

11).

(3) Remove hinge from inner cowl side panel.

Fig. 11 Hood Hinge

Fig. 12 Hood Hinges and Release Cable

Fig. 13 Hood Bumper

Fig. 14 Hood Latch


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INSTALLATION

(1) Position hinge over studs (Fig. 11).

(2 ) I n s t a l l h i n g e r e t a i n i n g n u t s o n s t u d s . T i g h t e n

r e t a i n i n g n u t s t o 2 3 Nm (17 ft-lbs) torque.

(3) Instal l hood.

(4) Adjust hood as necessary. If necessary, refer to

adjustment procedure.

HOOD LATCH

REMOVAL

(1) R em ov e n ut s t h a t a t t a ch la t ch t o r a dia t or

crossmember support (Fig. 12).

(2) Di s con n e ct l a t c h f r om t h e h ood r e le a s e ca bl e .

Remove lat ch.

INSTALLATION

(1) Connect latch to latch release cable. Position i t

on radiator crossmember support (Fig. 12).

(2 ) I n s t a l l n u t s .

(3) Tighten nuts to 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs) torque.(4) Test operation of latch release cable and latch.

HOOD LATCH STRIKER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove 2 striker retaining bolts.

(2) Remove striker from hood (Fig. 12).

INSTALLATION

(1) Position striker on hood. Instal l bolts (Fig. 12).

(2) Tighten bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs) torque.

(3) Te st s t r i ke r /h ood a l i g n m en t by op en i n g a n d

closing hood several t imes. Adjust striker, i f neces-

s a r y .

LATCH RELEASE CABLE

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect cable from hood latch (Fig. 14).

(2) Disconnect cable from retaining clips (Fig. 12).

(3) Remove left cowl side (kick) trim panel.

(4) R em ov e ca bl e br a c ke t a t t a c h in g s cr e w s f r om

cowl side panel (Fig. 15).

(5) P u ll ca b l e t h r ou g h d a s h p a n el a n d r em ov e i t

from under instrument panel .

INSTALLATION

(1) I n s e r t r e pl a ce m en t ca bl e e n d t h r o ug h h ol e i n

dash panel (Fig. 15) into engine compartment.

(2) P u ll ca b l e f or w a r d a n d s ea t g r om m et i n d a s h

panel (Fig. 15).

(3) P o s it i on ca bl e br a c ke t on cow l s i de p a n e l a n d

insta l l screws (Fig. 15). Tighten screws to 11 Nm (8

ft-lbs) torque.

(4) Instal l left cowl side trim panel .

(5) Route cable into retaining cl ips.

(6) Attach cable to hood latch (Fig. 12).

(7) Test release cable for proper operation.

SAFETY LATCH STRIKER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove latch striker screw from hood (Fig. 12).

(2) Remove striker from hood (Fig. 12).

INSTALLATION

(1) Position striker on hood. Install screw (Fig. 12).

(2) Test safety latch operation.

COWL GRILLE AND SCREEN

REMOVAL

(1) U s e a w a x p en ci l t o m a r k p os it i on of w i pe r

arms (Fig. 16).

(2) R em ov e w i n d sh i el d w i pe r a r m s f r om p iv ot s

(Fig. 16).

Fig. 15 Hood Release Cable

Fig. 16 Wiper Locations On Windshield


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(3) Remove 6 screws that attach gri l le to cowl (Fig.

17).

(4) Remove windshield washer tubes from nozzles

(Fig. 18).

(5) Remove cowl gri l le a nd screen from cowl (Fig.

17).

INSTALLATION

(1) Position cowl gri l le on cowl. Instal l windshield

washer tubes on nozzles (Fig. 18).

(2) Insta l l cowl gri l le reta ining screws.

(3) I n s t a l l w i n d s h ie ld w i p er a r m s on p iv ot s w i t h

wipers a l igned with wa x pencil (Fig. 16).

BATTERY TRAY

REMOVAL

(1) Remove 2 bolts a nd h olddown bra cket from ba t-

tery tray (Fig. 19).

(2) Remove bat tery t hermo-guard from ba ttery.

(3) Remove bat tery from t ray.

(4) R em ov e 5 s cr ew s t h a t a t t a ch b a t t er y t r a y t o

inner fender pan el .

(5) Remove battery tray. Disconnect vacuum reser-

voir hoses.

(6) If necessary, remove 2 screws that attach reser-

voir to bottom of battery tray.

INSTALLATION

(1) If r emoved, instal l va cuum reservoir a nd screws

to bottom of tra y.

(2) P o si t ion b a t t e ry t r a y on i n ne r f en d er p a n el .

Connect vacuum lines to reservoir.

(3 ) A t t a c h ba t t e r y t r a y t o i n n e r f e n d e r p a n e l w i t h

the 5 screws (Fig. 19). Tighten screws to 10 Nm (7

ft-lbs) t orque.

(4) I n s t a l l ba t t e r y i n t r a y.

(5) Position upper holddown bracket over battery.

Fig. 17 Cowl Grille Components

Fig. 18 Washer Fluid Tubes

Fig. 19 Battery Tray


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(6) I n s t a l l h ol d d ow n br a c ke t a n d h ol d d ow n bol t s .

Tight en t he bolts t o 10 Nm (7 ft -lbs) torque.

FRONT FENDER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove headlamp, side marker and turn signal

lamp. Refer to Group 8L, Lamps for service informa-

tion.

(2) Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Group 13,

Frame and Bumpers for service information.

(3) Remove front wheel.

(4) R em ov e 12 f a s t en er s a t t a ch i ng i n ner f r on t

fender liner to fender and inner fender (Fig. 20).

(5) Remove inner fender liner.

(6) Right fender only:

I f e q u i p p e d , r e m o v e r a d i o a n t e n n a m a s t , n u t , p a d

and base from fender (Figs. 21 and 22);

(7) From inside wheel well , remove 2 bolts at rear

of fender reinforcements (Fig. 23).

(8) Remove 2 bolts at front fender bracket (Fig. 24).

(9) R em ov e 2 b ol t s a t l ow e r r ea r of f en d er a t

A-pillar (Fig. 24).

(10) Re mov e 5 u pp er m ou n t in g b ol t s a t t op of

fender (Fig. 24).

(11) Remove fender from in ner fender.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position fender on inner fender panel (Fig. 24).

(2) I n s t a l l a l l of f en d er a t t a ch i ng s cr ew s f in g er -

tight (Figs. 20, 23 and 24).

(3) Align fender w ith a djacent body pan els. Tighten

fender bolts t o 9 Nm (80 in-lbs) torque.

(4) Install inner fender liner (Fig. 20).

(5) Instal l front wheel.

(6) Instal l front bumper fascia. If necessary refer to

G r o up 13, F r a m e a n d B u m p er s f or i n st a l l a t i on i n -

structions.

(7) I n s t a l l f r on t h ea d l a m p, s id e m a r k er a n d t u r n

s i g n a l l a m p . I f n e c e s s a r y r e f e r t o Gr o u p 8 L , L a m p s

for service information.

BODY SIDE CLADDING

REMOVAL/FRONT DOOR

(1) Using a trim stick, gently l i ft up from bottom of

c l a d d i n g . U n s n a p m o l d i n g f r o m r e t a i n i n g c l i p s (Fi g .

25)

(2) Lift upward and remove molding.

Fig. 20 Inner Fender Liner

Fig. 21 Radio Antenna

Fig. 22 Power Antenna


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INSTALLATION/FRONT DOOR

(1) Install molding over top of retaining clips.

(2) Align molding to door edges.

(3) Sna p molding down over reta ining cl ips.

REMOVAL/REAR DOOR

(1) Open rear door.

(2) Remove acorn nut at rear dogleg (Fig. 25).

(3) Using a trim stick, gently l i ft up from bottom of

cladd ing. U nsna p molding from reta ining cl ips.

INSTALLATION/REAR DOOR

(1) Insta l l molding reta iner into hole at dogleg.(2) Install molding over top of retaining clips.

(3) Sna p molding down over top of retaining clips.

(4) Instal l acorn nut onto retainer.

REMOVAL/FENDER-QUARTER PANEL

(1) Remove 3 screws at wheel opening.

(2) U s i ng a t r i m s t ick , G e n t l y p r y u pw a r d f r om

bottom of cladding.

(3) Unsnap cladding from retainers.

INSTALLATION/FENDER-QUARTER PANEL

(1) Install molding over top of retainer clips.

(2) Sna p molding down over reta ining cl ips.

(3) Insta l l 3 screws into w heel opening.

WOODGRAIN ( VINYL CLAD M ETAL) M OLDINGWood g r a in b od y m ol di n gs a r e a t t a ch ed t o ou t er

body panels using various cl ips and retainers.

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

(1) Push down on upper molding and carefully pry

molding off along bottom (Fig.26 and 27).

(2) P u l l u p on l ow e r m ol d in g a n d ca r e fu ll y p ry

along top of molding.

(3 ) A l i g n m o l d i n g w i t h r e t a i n e r s a n d w i t h c l i p s i n

panel (Fig. 28). Press molding into place on panel.

WOODGRAIN OVERLAY

REMOVAL

(1) Remove exterior trim as necessary to clear cap-

tured edges of overlay being removed

(2) R e m ov e o v er l a y u s i n g a s u it a bl e h e a t g u n or

lamp.

Fig. 23 Inner Fender Mounting

Fig. 24 Fender Mounting

Fig. 25 Body Side Cladding

Fig. 26 Body Panel Woodgrain Moldings


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This will soften adhesive backing.

(3) Clean adh esive residue from body finish using a

suitable adhesive remover.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT

Bucket fi l led with a mild dish soap solution.

Lint free applicator cloth or sponge.

B ody putty applicat or squeegee.

H e a t g u n or s u n l a m p .

Razor knife.

The painted surface of body panel to be covered by

an overlay must be smooth and completely cured. If

painted surface is not smooth, wet sand with 600 grit

wet/dry sand paper unt i l surface is smooth.

Ripples and feather edges wil l read through overlay

if surface is not properly prepared.

(1) Wi t h ba c ki n g s t i ll i n p la c e, p os i t ion ov er l a yacross panel . Apply masking at top of overlay to hold

it in position.

(2) M a r k ou t s id e e dg e of p a n el on ov er l a y w i t h

grease pencil.

(3) Tr i m ov er l a y t o w i t h i n 17 m m (0.750 i n .) of

outl ine ma rks.

(4) Sp r ea d ov er l a y a c r os s a s m oot h f l a t w o r k s u r -

face, overlay side down.

(5) Peel paper backing away from overlay exposing

adhesive backing of overlay.

(6) Apply soap solution l iberally to adhesive back-

ing of overla y.

(7) Apply soap solution to body panel surface.(8) P l a c e ov er l a y i n t o p os it i on on b od y p a n el .

Sm o ot h ou t w r i n k l es by p u ll i ng l ig h t l y on e d ge s o f

overlay unti l i t lays flat on panel surface.

(9) Push air pockets from under overlay to perim-

eter of panel from center of overlay out.

(10) Remove air bubbles from under overlay using

a body putt y sq ueegee.

CAUTION: Do nut cut into painted surface of body

when trimming overlay to size.

(11) Trim overlay to size using a ra zor knife. Leave

at least 13 mm (0.5 in.) for edges of doors and open-ings.

CAUTION: Do not overheat overlay when performingstep 12.

(12) Ap pl y h e a t t o ov er l a y t o e va p or a t e r e si d u a l

moisture from edges of overlay. This wil l also al low

overlay to be stretched into concave surfaces.

(13) Edge t urn overlay around doors or fenders.

(14) Instal l exterior trim i f necessary. Small air or

w a t e r bu bbl es u n d er ov er l a y ca n be p i er ce d w i t h a

pin an d smoothed out.

BODY STRIPES/DECALS

GENERAL INFORMATION

B o d y s t r ip es a r e d u r a b le , w e a t h er -r es is t a n t t a p e

stripes with pressure-sensitive backing (Fig. 26). The

tape stripe is protected by a carrier unti l instal led on

a b od y p a n el . C a r r ie r a l so i s a n i n st a l l a t i on a l i gn -

m e n t a i d .

REMOVAL

(1) Remove exterior trim as necessary to clear cap-

tured edges of tape stripe being removed

Fig. 27 Liftgate Woodgrain Moldings

Fig. 28 Woodgrain Molding Attaching Methods


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(2) Remove tape stripe using a suitable heat gun or

lamp.

This will soften adhesive backing.

(3) Clean adh esive residue from body finish using a

suitable adhesive remover.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT

Bucket fi l led with a mild dish soap solution.

Lint free applicator cloth or sponge.

B ody putty applicat or squeegee.

H e a t g u n or s u n l a m p .

Razor knife.

The pa inted surfa ce of the body panel t o be covered

by a ta pe stripe must be smooth an d completely cured

before stripe can be applied. If painted surface is not

s m oot h , w e t s a n d w i t h 600 g r i t w e t /d r y s a n d p a p er

unti l surfa ce is smooth.

R i p p l e s a n d f e a t h e r e d g e s w i l l r e a d t h r o u g h s t r i p e

if surface is not properly prepared.

(1) Wi t h b a ck in g s t il l i n p la c e, p os it i on s t r ip e

across panel to receive the stripe. Apply masking at

top of stripe to hold it in position.

(2) Ma r k ou t si de ed ge of pa n el on s t ri pe w i t h

grease pencil.

(3) Trim str ipe to wit hin 17 mm (0.750 in.) of out-

l ine marks.

(4) Spread stripe across a smooth flat work surface,

stripe side down.

(5) P e e l p a p e r ba c ki n g a w a y f r om s t r i pe e xp os i n g

adhesive backing of stripe.

(6) Apply soap solution l iberally to adhesive back-ing of stripe.

(7) Apply soap solution to body panel surface.

(8) P l a c e s t r i p e i n t o p os i t ion on bod y p a n e l (Fi g .

29). Smooth out wrinkles by pull ing l ightly on edges

of tape stripe unti l i t lays flat on panel surface.

(9 ) P u s h a i r p o c k e t s f r o m u n d e r t a p e s t r i p e t o p e -

rimeter of panel from center of the t ape stripe out.

(10) R em ov e a i r bu bbl es f r om u n d er t a p e s t r i pe

using a body putty squeegee.

CAUTION: Do nut cut into painted surface of bodywhen trimming tape stripe to size.

(11) Tr i m t a p e s t r i pe t o s i ze u s in g a r a z o r k n i fe .

Leave at least 13 mm (0.5 in.) for edges of doors and

openings.

CAUTION: Do not overheat tape stripe when per-forming step 12.

(12) Apply hea t to ta pe stripe to evaporate residual

m oi st u r e f r om e dg es of t a p e s t r ip e. Th i s w i ll a l s o

a l l ow t a p e s t r i p e t o be s t r e t c h ed i n t o c on ca v e s u r -

faces.

(13) Edge t urn ta pe stripe around doors or fenders.

(14) Instal l exterior trim i f necessary. Small air or

water bubbles under tape stripe can be pierced with a

pin an d smoothed out.

QUARTER WINDOW APPLIQUE/AIR EXHAUSTER

REMOVAL

(1) Carefully pry applique from panel (Fig. 30).

(2) Carefully pry air exhauster from upper quarter

panel using a flat blade screwdriver.

INSTALLATION

(1) Reseal air exhauster using foam tape.

(2) Instal l air exhauster on panel .

(3) P o si t ion a p pl iq u e on pa n el w i t h r et a i ner s

aligned (Fig. 30). Press applique firmly in place.

EXTERIOR NAMEPLATES

SERVICE INFORMATION

All of the vehicle exterior nameplates (Fig. 31), are

attached to the vehicle panels with adhesive.

Fig. 29 Tape Stripes

Fig. 30 Quarter Window Applique & Air Exhauster


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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

(1) C a r e f u ll y p r y n a m e p la t e (Fi g . 31) f r om bod y

panel.

(2) Clean panel surface.

(3) P os i t ion r e pl a ce m en t n a m e p la t e on p a n e l a n d

p u s h i n w a r d t o s e a t i t .

EXTERNAL MIRRORS

REMOVAL

(1) Remove door trim panel.

(2) R em ov e m i rr or i n si de t r i m cov er a t t a ch i ng

screw.

(3) For power mirrors, remove inside trim cover.

(4) For r emote cont rol mirrors, loosen t oggle control

setscrew.

(5) For remote control mirrors, remove inside trim

cover.

(6) Remove mirror retaining nuts.

(7) R em ov e m ir r or f r om d oor. R ef er t o G r o up

8E l e ct r i ca l f or a d d i t i on a l i n f or m a t i o n i n vol v in g

power mirrors.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position mirror on door. Verify that the O-ring

seal a nd ga sket ar e properly positioned.

(2) Instal l mirror retaining nuts.

(3) For remote mirrors, position inside t rim cover

over toggle control. Tighten setscrew.

(4) Install inside trim cover.

(5) I n s t a l l i n s id e t r i m cov er a t t a c h i n g s c r ew a n dtighten it securely.

(6) Instal l door trim panel .

LUGGAGE RACK

REMOVAL

(1) Remove slide ra il screws (Fig. 33).

(2) Remove luggage rack from vehicle roof.The skid strips are attached to roof panel with

adhesive.

(3) Loosen each skid strip (Fig. 33) with a heat gun.

(4) L i f t on e e dg e o f e a c h s ki d s t r ip w i t h a p ut t y

k n i fe a n d p ee l i t f r om r oof p a n e l. A pp ly a d d i t i on a l

heat to any location where a skid strip remains.

(5) Remove original adhesive from roof panel with

an all-purpose adhesive removal solution.

INSTALLATION

(1) I n s t a l l 3M 06379 d ou ble -s i d ed t a p e on s k id

strips.(2) Align each skid strip on roof panel.

(3) Verify that each skid strip is properly aligned.

(4) P r e s s e a ch s ki d s t r ip on t o r oof p a n el w i t h a

roller.

Apply 3M Drip-Chek Sealant (or an equivalent

product) to underside of side rail screw heads.

(5) Position luggage rack on roof (Fig. 33).

( 6 ) I n s t a l l a n d t i g h t e n s l i d e r a i l s c r e w s t o 3 Nm

(28 in-lbs) torque.

Fig. 31 Exterior Nameplates

Fig. 32 Exterior Mirror

Fig. 33 Luggage Rack


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POWER SUNROOF

INDEX

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Adjustment Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Drain Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Drive Cable Locators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Drive Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Glass Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Glass Vertical Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Guide Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Motor and Drive Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Wind Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

GENERAL INFORMATIONAll sunroofs are equipped with drain tubes that are

located in the A, B or D-pillars. The dra in t ubes must

be kept open to prevent water from entering passen-

ger compart ment.

LUBRICATION

(1) L u br ica t e ca bl e s w i t h L u br ip la t e or e q u iv a l en twhen cables a re replaced.

(2) Periodically clean dirt from guide rail covers.

DRAIN TUBES

Inspect drain holes, located in trough around sun-

r oof op en i ng t o v er i fy t h ey a r e cl ea r . I n s pect i on

s h ou l d be p e r for m e d o n ce a y e a r or w h e n p r obl em s

are suspected. If drain hose or tubes are plugged, use

compressed a ir or blunt flexible wire to clear them. I f

tubes cannot be cleared, they must be repaired.

T h e l o w e r e n d s o f r e a r d r a i n t u be s a r e l o c a t e d i n

r ea r q u a r t e r p a n el d r op w e ll s. To cl ea r r ea r d r a i n

tubes, use compressed air or blunt flexible wire fromlower ends of tubes.

GLASS VERTICAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

GLASS VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT

(1) Open glass to vent position.

(2) Slide upper half of mechanism covers rearward

until clips disengage and separate covers from vehicle

(Fig. 1).

(3) C l os e g l a s s p a n e l, s ep a r a t e l y l oos en a d ju st i n g

bolts and individually adjust the corners of the glass.

(4) Adjust front of glass panel to 1.0 mm (0.040 in.)

below top surface of roof panel.(5) Adjust rear of glass to 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) above

top surface of roof panel.

(6) Secure adjustment bolts a nd instal l cover.

WIND DEFLECTOR

REMOVAL

(1) Open sun roof glass panel.

(2) R e m ov e s cr e w s h ol d in g w i n d d e fl ect o r t o s u n

roof unit side rail (Fig. 2).

(3) Separate wind deflector from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Reverse preceding operat ion.

Fig. 1 Glass Adjustment

Fig. 2 Deflector Assembly


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WIND DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT

(1) Open sunroof.

(2) P osition w ind deflector so 19 mm (0.75in.) above

top surface of roof panel and 1 mm (0.040 in.) rear-

wa rd of roof panel forwar d edge (Fig. 2).

(3) Secure wind deflector to sunroof unit.

GLASS PANELREMOVAL

(1) Remove wind deflector mechanism covers (Fig.

1)

(2) Position glass to vent position.

(3) Position sunshade full rearward.

(4) Loosen nuts holding glass panel to side adjust-

ment brackets.

(5) Sl i d e g l a s s p a n e l r e a r w a r d 12m m (0.5i n .) a n d

separate glass from sunroof unit .

INSTALLATION

(1) Position glass panel in opening with logo rear-wa rd and sl ide pan el forwa rd 12 mm (0.5in.).

(2) Verify that attaching nuts are below top surface

of glass adjustment brackets.

(3) Close sunroof to center glass panel in roof open-

ing.

(4) Tighten cent er screws to hold ad justment.

(5) O pe n g l a s s t o v en t p os i t ion a n d t i g h t e n n u t s t o

8 Nm (70.8 in. lbs.).

(6) Close glass and check al ignment.

(7) Install mechanism covers.

(8) Adjust win d d eflector, if necessary.

ADJUSTMENT BRACKET

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

(1) Remove wind deflector, mechan ism covers a nd

glass panel .

(2) Move glass carria ge to vent position a nd remove

rearward adjustment bolt from adjustment bracket.

(3) Lift rear of adjustment bracket to highest verti-

cal position and disengage front of bracket from unit

(Fig. 3).

(4) For installation reverse the preceding operation.

Adjust glass,and wind deflector a s necessary.

DRAIN CHANNEL


(1) Remove wind deflector mechan ism covers and

glass panel .

(2) Locate glass carriage to vent position and drain

channel in full forwa rd position.

(3) R e m ov e s cr e w s h ol d in g d r a i n ch a n n e l t o s u p-

port frame.

(4) For installation reverse preceding operation.

DRI VE CABLE LOCATORS


(1) Position glass 19 mm (0.75 in.) unti l rearward

cable locator is visible.

(2) R e m ov e s cr e w s h ol d in g d r i ve ca bl e l oca t or t o

u n i t .

(3) Remove tra vel l imiting micro switch grommet

and disconnect wire connector.

(4) I n s e r t a s m a l l s c r ew d r i v er u n d er r e a r e d ge o flocator a nd pry locat or from t ra ck Fig. 4.

(5) For i n s t a l la t i on r e ve r se p r ece d in g op er a t i on .

The small out-board lip underneath cable locator slips

u n d er bot t o m s l ot on g u id e t r a c k . Af t e r l oca t o r i s

seated instal l screws.

MOTOR AND DRIVE GEARS

REMOVAL

(1) Open sunroof to vent position.

(2) Remove headlining.

Fig. 3 Glass Height Vertical Adjustment

Fig. 4 Removing Cable Drive Locator


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(3) Remove bolts holding sunroof motor to motor

bracket.

(4) Disconnect wir e connector.

(5) Separa te motor a nd drive gear from drive cables

Fig. 5.

INSTALLATION

(1) Ve r if y t h a t s u n r oof i s i n v en t p os i t ion . P u s h

m ech a n is m f or w a r d on b ot h s id es t o a l ig n d r iv e

cables.

(2) Enga ge drive gears onto drive cables.

(3) Instal l motor and drive gear screws and t ighten

t o 5 Nm (44in-lbs.).

(4) Instal l headlining.

DRIVE CABLESREMOVAL

(1) Open sunroof to vent position.

(2) Remove headlining, wind deflector, mechanism

cov er s , g l a s s p a n e l, s i d e g l a s s a d ju st m e n t br a c ke t s ,

motor an d drive cable locat ors.

(3) Lift cable out of cable reta iner and pull forward.

Separate cable from assembly Fig. 6.

INSTALLATION

Verify sunroof is in vent position. Push mechanism

f o r w a r d o n bo t h s i d e s t o a l i g n d r i v e c a bl e s . R e v e r s e

the preceding operation.

SUNSHADE


(1) Remove wind deflector, mechan ism covers a nd

glass panel .

(2) P osition system to full rearw ar d position.

(3 ) Sl i d e s u n s h a d e p a n e l f u l l f o r w a r d a n d r e l e a s e

the front tabs from track assembly.

(4) P u ll r ea r r et a i n i ng cl ip i n boa r d a n d l if t s u n-

shade out Fig. 7.

(5) For installation reverse preceding operation.

GUIDE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

(1) Remove wind deflector, mechanism covers, glass

p a n e l, d r a i n ch a n n e l , s u n s h a d e a n d d r i ve c a bl e l oca -

tor a s n ecessary.

(2) Move glass carriage to vent position.

(3) Remove front slide from guide assembly.

(4) Remove screws holding front an d center guide

t r a ck t o u n i t .

(5) Pull cable out of groove for cable end.

(6) P u l l g u id e ou t w a r d t o r el ea s e f r om h ou s in g .

Separate rear end of guide from clips. Sl ide guide out

of unit F ig. 8.

INSTALLATION

(1) Insta l l guide cable into rea r of guide a ssembly.

(2) I n s t a l l g u id e a s se mb ly a t a n a n g l e s o t h e r e a r

p or t i on s li ps u n d er f in g er cl ip s a t r ea r of m od u le

housing.

(3) Place cable in groove of cable holder.

(4) Insta l l screws in tra ck assembly.

(5) Insta l l locat ors.

Fig. 5 Sunroof Motor And Drive Gear

Fig. 6 Drive Cables

Fig. 7 Sunshade Assembly


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(6) Reverse removal operation.

DOORS

INDEX

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Door Alignment AdjustmentMinor . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Door Inside Latch Release and Lock Rods . . . . . . 21Door Key Lock Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Door Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Door Latch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Door Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Door Window Exterior Moldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Door Window Glass and Door Opening Seals . . . . 21

Front Door Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Front Door Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Front Door Window Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Outside Door Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Rear Door Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Rear Door Window Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL

REMOVAL

(1) Remove inside release handle assembly screws

(Fig. 1).

(2) Disconnect ha ndle lat ch a nd lock rods.

(3) Remove window crank handle (Fig. 2).

(4) Remove screw at armrest (Fig. 2).

(5) Remove screw at window demister slot (Fig. 2).

(6) Remove screw a t th e upper mirror bezel (Fig. 2).

(7) D et a c h t r i m p a n el p er i me t er r et a i n er s f r om

door inner pan el with an appropriate pry tool (Fig. 2).

(8) If equipped, disconnect the wiring connectors

from power switch pa nel .

(9) Remove trim panel from door (Fig. 2).

(10) If necessary, remove waterdams from door.

(11) If necessary, remove power switches from door

panel (Figs. 3 and 4).

Fig. 8 Guide Assembly

Fig. 1 Front Door Inside Latch Release Handle

Fig. 2 Door Panel


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INSTALLATION

(1) Apply adh esive/sealant to edges of door wa ter-

d a m .

(2) Position waterdam on door inner panel . Press i t

i n w a r d t o a t t a c h i t t o i n n er p a n e l .

(3) If removed, instal l power door switches (Figs. 3

and 4).

(4) P o s it i on t r i m p a n e l o n d oor i n n er p a n e l. Fo r

vehicles equipped with power door locks/windows,

connect wire harness connectors. Press nylon retain-

ers inward to attach i t to inner panel (Fig. 2).

(5) I n s t a l l a r m r es t s cr ew . I n s t a l l d em i st e r s lots cr e w. I n s t a l l m i r r or bez el s cr e w (Fi g . 2). Ti g h t en

screws t o 4 Nm (34 in-lbs) torque.

(6) Insta l l window crank ha ndle (Fig. 2).

(7) Connect rods to inside handle assembly. Instal l

h a n d l e a s s e m bl y (Fi g . 2 ). Ti g h t en s cr e w s t o 2 Nm

(16 in-lbs) torque.

DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION(1) For vehicles equipped with power windows and

locks, remove door trim panel. Disconnect power win-

d ow r e gu l a t o r, p ow e r d oor l ock m ot o r a n d a l l ot h e r

w i r e h a r n e s s con n e ct o r s. Sl i d e w i r e h a r n e ss ou t of

boot and door.

(2) Mark a n outl ine around door hinges for insta l la-

tion alignment reference.(3) R em ov e d oor h i ng e cov er s , r et a i n i ng b ol t s,

plates and shims (Fig. 5). Remove door from vehicle.

(4) Identify and retain door hinge plates and shims

for correct installation (Fig. 5).

(5) I f a r e pl a c em e n t f r on t d oor i s bei n g i n s t a l l ed ,

coat door interior with anti-corrosion wax. Also, seal

d oor h e m f l a n g e w i t h s ea l a n t .

(6) B e for e i n s t a l l in g a r e pl a c em e n t d oor, t r a n s f e r

or i g in a l h a r d w a r e . I f n e ce ss a r y, r e fe r t o a p p li ca bl e

procedures.

(7) Position door in body opening.

(8) Al ig n d oor h i n g es , p la t e s a n d s h i m s w i t h bol t

h ol es . I n s t a l l (bu t d o n o t t i g h t en ) h i n g e bol t s ,i n s t a l l

hinge covers (Fig. 5).

(9) Adjust door to reference mar ks. If necessary,

refer to a djustment procedure. Tighten hinge bolts to

35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) torque.

(10) Adjust latch striker as necessary.

(11) If applicable, route a nd connect ha rness con-

nectors to door and vehicle body wire harness connec-

tors.

(12) Install door waterdam (if removed), trim panel,

a r m r e s t a n d w i n d ow g l a s s r e g u la t o r h a n d l e . I f n e ce s-

sary, refer to t rim pa nel insta l lation procedure.

Fig. 3 Left Power Door Switches

Fig. 4 Right Power Door Switches

Fig. 5 Door Hinges and Bolts


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DOOR ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT MINORM in or a d ju s t me nt of d oor p os it i on w i t h in b od y

opening is done by moving the latch striker. Refer to

Door Alignment (Minor) cha rt.

DOOR ALIGNMENTMINOR


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FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR

REMOVAL

(1 ) R e m o v e d o o r t r i m p a n e l a n d w a t e r d a m . I f n e c -

essary, refer to removal procedure.

(2) P os i t ion w i n d ow g l a s s t o a c ce ss w i n d ow t r a c k

nuts (Fig. 6).

(3) Loosen 2 window track nuts and sl ide track off

of the window (Fig. 6).

(4) R e m ov e 4 w i n d ow r e gu l a t o r r e t a i n i n g s cr e w s

(Fig. 7).

(5) Remove 2 door track screws (Fig. 7)

(6 ) L i f t w i n d o w u p w a r d a n d s e p a r a t e i t f r o m r e g u -

lator. Support window.

(7) Remove window regulator from door.

Reverse removal procedure for installation.

FRONT DOOR WINDOW

REMOVAL



(2) R em ov e b el t li n e m ol d in g a n d w e a t h er s t r ip

seals.

(3) Remove window track retaining nuts (Fig. 6). If

necessary, refer to removal procedure.

(4) Lift window glass upward and out of door.


REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR

REMOVAL



(2) P os i t ion w i n d ow g l a s s t o a c ce ss w i n d ow t r a c k

nuts (Fig. 8).

(3) Loosen 2 window track nuts and sl ide track off

of window (Fig. 8).

(4) R e m ov e 4 w i n d ow r e gu l a t o r r e t a i n i n g s cr e w s

(Fig. 9).

(5) Remove 2 door track screws (Fig. 9)

(6 ) L i f t w i n d o w u p w a r d a n d s e p a r a t e i t f r o m r e g u -

lat or. Support window.

(7) Remove window regulator from door.

Reverse removal procedure for installation.

Fig. 6 Front Door Window Track

Fig. 7 Front Door Window Regulator

Fig. 8 Rear Door Window Track

Fig. 9 Rear Door Window Regulator


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REAR DOOR WINDOW

REMOVAL

(1) Lower window glass.

(2) P r y w i n d ow bel t l in e m ol d in g f r om f l a n g e. R e -

move molding from door.

(3) Remove window weatherstrip seals from door.

(4) R em ov e t r i m p a n el a n d w a t e rd a m f r om d oorinner panel. If necessary, refer to removal procedure.

(5) Remove window t ra ck nuts an d sl ide tra ck off of

window (Fig. 8).

(6) Remove division bar upper attaching screw and

belt line screw (Fig. 10).

(7) Tilt sta tionary glass chan nel assembly forwa rd

and remove it from door.

(8) Remove window glass from door.

INSTALLATION

(1) Instal l window glass in door.

(2) Ti g h t en g l a s s t r a c k n u t s t o 6 Nm (53 in-lbs)

torque.

(3) Instal l stationary glass channel in door.

(4) I n s t a l l s t a t i on a r y g la s s ch a n n el s cr ew s (F i g.

10). Tighten screw to 6 Nm (5 ft -lbs) torque.

(5 ) I n s t a l l w i n d o w g l a s s c h a n n e l a n d be l t w e a t h e r -

strip seals.

(6) Insta l l window beltl ine molding.

(7) I n s t a l l d o or w a t e r d a m a n d t r i m p a n e l . I f n e ce s-

sary, refer to installation procedure.

DOOR KEY LOCK CYLINDER

REMOVAL


essary. refer to removal procedure.

(2) D isconnect door latch lock cylinder rod a t door

latch (Fig. 11).

(3) I f e q u ip pe d , d i scon n e ct s ecu r i t y a l a r m s w i t ch

connector from lock cylinder (Fig. 12).

(4) Remove key lock cylinder retainer clip. Remove

lock cylinder, gasket and clip from door (Fig. 13).

(5) If applicable, remove door lat ch lock cylinder

rod from original lock cylinder. Connect it to replace-

ment lock cylinder (Fig. 13).


DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT(1) Locate access hole (Fig. 14).

(2) I nser t a 5/32-inch hex-w rench t hr ough hole a nd

into adjustment screw (Fig. 14). Loosen screw.

(3) Operate outside handle button several t imes to

release any restriction because of mis-alignment.

(4) Tighten adjustment screw to 3 Nm (30 in-lbs)

torque.

(5) Test h a ndle but ton a nd lock cylinder for proper

operation.

Fig. 10 Stationary Glass Channel

Fig. 11 Key Lock Cylinder & Door Latch

Fig. 12 Security Alarm Switch


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OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE

REMOVAL


essary, refer to installation procedure.

(2) Remove a ccess h ole cover (Fig. 15). Rem ove door

ha ndle reta ining nut s (Fig. 16).

(3) Disconnect handle latch rod from latch (Fig. 16).

(4) Remove gaskets from door, if necessary.


DOOR LATCH

REMOVAL



(2) Remove door latch retaining screws (Fig. 17).

(3) Disconnect all rods from door latch (Fig. 18).

(4) Remove door lat ch from d oor.For installation, reverse removal procedure.

Fig. 13 Key Lock Cylinder Removal/Installation

Fig. 14 Door Latch Adjustment

Fig. 15 Access Plug

Fig. 16 Outside Door Handle


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DOOR INSIDE LATCH RELEASE AND LOCK RODS

REMOVAL



(2) Remove door inside lat ch release ha ndle screws

(Figs. 19 and 20).

(3) Move door release handle outward. Disconnect

handle latch and lock rods.

(4) Remove door inside release handle from door.


DOOR WINDOW EXTERIOR M OLDINGS

REMOVAL

(1) Lower window glass completely.

(2) Car efully pull molding from door panel flange

a nd/or r eta ining clips.

INSTALLATION

(1) When instal l ing window moldings, start at for-

ward end of molding.

(2) Force molding onto door flange. Continue rear-

w a r d u n t i l i t i s s ea t e d o n f l a n g e .

(3) M a t e r e a r m ol d in g w i t h u p pe r m ol d in g . Fo r ce

molding edge inward.

(4) Continue pressing downw ar d t o complete instal-

lation.

DOOR WINDOW GLASS AND DOOR OPENINGSEALS

The window glass seals can be removed by hand.

T h e d o o r o p e n i n g s e a l i s a t t a c h e d t o e d g e o f d o o r

op en i n g i n bod y. Th e f r on t d oor s econ d a r y s ea l i s

attached to A-pillar.

Fig. 17 Door Latch Retaining Screws

Fig. 18 Door Latch

Fig. 19 Front Door Inside Latch Release Handle

Fig. 20 Rear Door Inside Latch Release Handle


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WINDOW GLASS SEAL INSTALLATION

Wh e n i n s t a l li n g f r o n t or r e a r d oor w i n d ow g l a s s

weatherstrip seals, open window completely.

(1) To instal l a front door w indow cha nnel wea ther-

strip seal , start at upper, rear corner.

(2) To i n st a l l a r ea r d oor w i n d ow g la s s ch a n n el

weatherstrip seal , start at upper, front corner.

(3) I n s t a l l s ea l ev en l y u n t il i t i s f ul ly s ea t e d i nchannel.

(4) Position belt weatherstrip seals at window edge.

Force them downward unti l seated on flange.

DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP SEAL IN-

STALLATION

(1) Wh e n i n s t a l l in g a d oor op en i n g w e a t h e r s t r i p

s e a l , s t a r t a t r e a r o f f r o n t s e a l a n d f r o n t o f r e a r s e a l

using paint dots as location points.

(2) U s e a d h e si ve a l on g w i t h p u sh -s t u d s t o a i d i n

r e t a i n i n g a w e a t h e r s t r i p s ea l .

(3) Move upward and around edge of door opening.

Seat seal on flange.

LIFTGATE

TRIM PANEL

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the CHMS L a ccess panel . Remove the 6

screws that attach l i ftgate panel to l i ftgate (Fig. 21).

(2) U s e a t r i m p a n e l r e m ov a l t o ol t o d e t a c h p a n e l

retainers from liftgate (Fig. 22).

(3) Remove trim panel from li ftgat e.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position trim panel on l i ftgate.

(2) Align trim panel retainers with holes in l i ftgate

inner panel . Force trim panel inward to seat retainers

in holes (Fig. 22).

(3) I n s t a l l s cr ew s t o a t t a ch p a n el t o l if t g a t e (F i g.

21). Tighten screws securely.

LIFTGATE

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE SUPPORTROD CYLINDERS WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED.

THE SUPPORT ROD PISTONS ARE OPERATED BY

HIGH PRESSURE GAS. THIS PRESSURE COULD

CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY IF

THEY ARE REMOVED WHILE THE PISTONS ARE

COMPRESSED.

(1) Open l i ftga te. Support l i ftgate for ea se of repair.

(2) Remove l i ftgate trim panel (Fig. 21). If neces-

sary, refer to removal procedure.

(3) Remove reta iner cl ips tha t secure support rod

cylinders to ball studs (Fig. 23).(4) Remove support rod cylinders from ball studs

(Fig. 23).

(5) R em ov e u p pe r s u pp or t r od r e t a i n i n g s cr e w s

(Fig. 23). Remove support rods.

(6) D i scon n ect w i r e h a r n e ss es a n d w a s h e r h os e

from li ftgate.

(7) Remove hinge screws at liftgate (Fig. 24).

(8) Remove liftgate from vehicle.

For inst a llat ion, reverse removal procedure. Torque

hinge screws t o 9 Nm (7 ft -lbs) torque.

HINGE

REMOVAL

It is not necessary to remove l i ftgate to replace one

o r bo t h h i n g e s . T h e h i n g e s c a n be r e p l a c e d o n e a t a

time.

(1) Remove l i ftga te (headliner) upper trim molding

(Fig. 25). Disconnect wiring harness to cargo lamp.

(2) Remove hinge screws at roof panel (Fig. 24).

Fig. 21 Liftgate Trim Panel

Fig. 22 Liftgate Retainer Location


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(3) Remove hinge screws at l i ftga te (Fig. 24). Re-

move hinge from liftgate (Fig. 24).

INSTALLATION

(1) Position gaskets, shim and hinge on l i ftgate and

roof panel (Fig. 24).(2) I n s t a l l a n d t i g h t e n h i n g e s cr e w s a t r oof p a n e l

(Fig. 24) to 9 Nm (7 ft -lbs) torque.

(3) I n st a l l h in ge s cr ew s a t l if t ga t e (F i g. 24).

Tighten screws to 9 Nm (7 ft -lbs) torque.

(4) Insta l l l i ftgat e (headliner) upper trim molding

(Fig. 25).

LIFTGATE LATCH/LOCK COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

(1) R a i s e l if t ga t e . R em ov e l if t g a t e t r i m p a n el . I f

necessa ry refer t o service procedure.

(2) Remove lat ch screws (Fig. 26).

(3) Disconnect rod from latch (Fig. 26).

(4) Remove latch from liftgate (Fig. 26).

(5) Remove lock cylinder r eta iner clip (Fig. 26).

(6) Remove key lock cylinder (Fig . 26).

(7) R e m ov e 2 n u t s r et a i n i ng t h e l if t g a t e h a n d l e.

Remove the handle (Fig. 26).

(8) R em ov e l a t ch s t r ik er n u t s f r om b el ow s cu ff

plate. Access nuts from under bumper fascia/beam.

(Fig. 27)

(9) Remove striker and shim (Fig. 27).

Fig. 23 Support Rod

Fig. 24 Liftgate Components

Fig. 25 Liftgate Upper Trim Molding

Fig. 26 Liftgate Latch/Lock Component


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Fo r i n s t a l l a t i on of com p on e n t s , r e ve r se r e mov a l

procedure.

LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT

The position of l i ftgate can be adjusted upward or

d o w n w a r d , a n d i n w a r d o r o u t w a r d b y u s e o f h i n g e

shims. Liftgate stop bumpers must also be adjusted i f

l i ftgate hinges a re a djusted. The inw ar d/outwa rd po-s it i on of ea ch s t op b um per i s a d ju st ed b y t h e of

shims.

LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP SEAL

REMOVAL

(1 ) P u l l s e a l a w a y f r o m f l a n g e a r o u n d e d g e o f l i f t -

gate opening. Remove it from vehicle.

(2) Clean seal flange a s necessary.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position weatherstrip seal in opening with left

e nd of s ea l a t op en i ng ce nt e rl in e. I n s t a l l s e a l i n aclockwise direction.

(2 ) Se a t i n s t a l l e d p a r t o f s e a l . M o v e f r o m l e f t bo t -

tom end of seal to top left half of the seal .

(3) C e n t e r a n d bu t t s ea l e n d s t o g et h e r a t ce n t er -

line.

LICENSE PLATE LAMP HOUSING

REMOVAL

(1) R em ov e l a m p h ou s in g r e t a i n i n g s cr e w s f r om

liftgate (Fig. 28).

(2) Disconnect bulb socket from lamp housing (Fig.

28).

(3) Remove housing from liftgate (Fig. 28).

INSTALLATION(1) P osition lamp housing at l i ftgate (Fig. 28).

(2) Connect bulb socket to lamp housing (Fig. 28).

(3) Instal l lamp housing retaining screws in l i ftgate

(Fig. 28). Tighten screws securely.

Fig. 27 Liftgate Latch Striker

Fig. 28 License Plate Lamp Housing


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FIXED WINDOW GLASS

INDEX

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Fixed Glass Water Leak Detection and Repair . . . 26Safety Precautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING: DO NOT USE URETHANE ADHESIVE OR

PRIMER IN CLOSED WORK AREA, PERSONAL IN-JURY CAN RESULT. PROTECT SKIN FROM COMINGIN CONTACT WITH URETHANE, PERSONAL INJURYCAN RESULT. WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION

WHEN WORKING WITH GLASS, PERSONAL INJURYCAN RESULT.

CAUTION: Protect all painted or trimmed surfacesfrom coming in contact with urethane or primers,

damage will result. Do not damage painted surfaceswhen removing moldings or cutting urethanearound windshield.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE FOR AT

LEAST 24 HOURS AFTER WINDSHIELD INSTALLA-TION. WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLYIN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION IF URETHANE AD-HESIVE IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY CURED. REFER TO

MANUFACTURER OF URETHANE BEING USED FOR

CURING TIME SPECIFICATIONS. WHEN INSTALLINGGLASS, DO NOT USE URETHANE ADHESIVE AFTERDATE ON PRODUCT HAS EXPIRED. SAFETY ANDQUALITY OF REPAIR WOULD BE QUESTIONABLE.

I t i s d i f fi cu lt t o s a l v a g e a w i n d sh i el d d u r in g t h e

r em ov a l op er a t i on . Th e w i n d sh i el d i s p a r t of t h e

structural support for the roof. The ureth ane bonding

used to secure windshield to fence is difficult to cut or

cl ea n f r om a n y s u r fa c e. I f m o ld i n g s a r e s et i n u r e -

t h a n e , i t w o ul d a l s o b e u n li kel y t h ey cou ld b e s a l -

vaged. B efore removing windshield, check a vailabil i ty

of windshield a nd moldings from t he par ts supplier.

WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTThe procedure for windshield replacement can also

be used to service rear quarter glass and l i ftgate glass

(Figs. 1 and 2).

WINDSHIELD REMOVAL

(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.

(2) Remove cowl cover.

(3) Remove windshield moldings (Fig. 3). Pull out-

w a r d on m ol di n g a t t h e b ot t om of A-p il la r s u s in g

pliers.

(4) C u t u r et h a n e bon d i n g f r o m a r o u n d w i n d s h i el d

using a suitable sha rp cold knife. A pneumatic cutting

device can be used if available (Fig. 4).

(5) Separa te w indshield from vehicle.

Fig. 1 Rear Quarter Glass

Fig. 2 Liftgate Glass


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WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Open a window before installing wind-

shield. This will avoid pressurizing the passengercompartment. If a door or trunk lid is slammed be-

fore urethane is cured, water leaks can result.

A l l o w t h e u r e t h a n e a t l e a s t 4 h o u r s t o c u r e be f o r e

returning the vehicle to use.

The windshield fence should be cleaned of old ure-

t h a n e bon d i n g m a t e r ia l . Su p por t s pa c er s s h ou l d be

cleaned a nd properly insta l led on w eld studs or repair

screws at bottom of w indshield opening.

(1) P l a c e r e pl a c em e n t w i n d s h i el d i n t o w i n d s h ie ld

o p e n i n g . P o s i t i o n g l a s s i n t h e c e n t e r o f t h e o p e n i n g

a g a i n s t t h e s u pp or t s pa c er s . M a r k t h e g l a s s a t t h e

support spacers with a grease pencil or masking tape

a n d i n k p en t o u s e a s a r ef er en ce f or i n st a l l a t i on .

R e mov e r e pl a c em e n t w i n d s h i el d f r om w i n d s h ie ld

opening (Fig. 5).

(2) Position the windshield inside up on a suitable

work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by 10 cm

b y 50 cm (4 i n . b y 4 i n . b y 20 i n .) b l ock s, p la c ed

parallel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart (Fig. 6).

(3 ) C l e a n i n s i d e o f w i n d s h i e l d w i t h M o p a r G l a s s

Cleaner an d l int-free cloth.

(4) A pp ly cl ea r g l a s s p r im e r 25 m m (1 i n .) w i d e

around edge of w indshield. Wipe w ith clean/dry l int-

free cloth .

(5) Apply black-out primer 15 mm (.75 in.) wide on

t op a n d s id es of w i n d sh i el d a n d 25 m m (1 i n . ) on

bot t o m of w i n d s h ie ld . Al l ow a t l ea s t t h r e e m i n u t e s

drying t ime.

(6) P os it i on w i n d sh i el d s pa c er s on l ow e r f en cea bo v e s u p p o r t s p a c e r s a t t h e e d g e o f t h e w i n d s h i e l d

opening (Fig. 7).

(7) Appl y a 10 m m (0. 4 i n. ) b ea d of u r et h a n e

a r o u n d p er i m et e r of w i n d s h i el d a l o n g t h e i n s id e of

the moldings.

(8) With aid of a helper, position windshield over

windshield opening. Align reference m arks at bottom

of windshield to support spacers.

(9) S l ow l y l ow e r w i n d sh i el d g la s s t o w i n d sh i el d

opening fence. Guide top molding into proper position

if necessary. Push windshield inward to fence spacers

a t bo t t o m a n d u n t i l t o p m o l d i n g i s f l u s h t o r o o f l i n e

(Fig. 8).

(10) Clean excess urethane from exterior with Mo-

pa r, Super Clean or equivalent.

(11) In sta l l windshield molding. Apply 150 m m (6

in.) lengths of 50 mm (2 in.) masking tape spaced 250

m m (10 i n .) a p a r t t o h ol d m ol di n g i n p la c e u n t i l

urethan e cures.

(12) Install cowl cover and wipers.

(13) Insta l l inside rear view mirror.

(14) After urethane has cured, remove tape strips.

Wa ter t est w indshield to verify repair.

FIXED GLASS WATER LEAK DETECTION AND RE-PAIR

SERVICE INFORMATION

The sources of wa ter leaks ar ound edge of t he w ind-

shield or a fixed glass can be sealed without removing

g l a s s . I f g l a s s i s f i r m l y bo n d e d a n d o n l y h a s a s m a l l

l e a k , s e a l t h e a r e a w i t h a l i q u i d s e a l a n t .

Fig. 3 Windshield Moldings

Fig. 4 Cut Urethane Around WindshieldTypical

Fig. 5 Center Windshield and Mark at Support Spac-ers


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LEAK TEST

Wa t e r t e st g la s s w i t h a s pr a y on l y. Do not use

hard streams of water. Work from t he bottom to

the top of glass.

SEALING LEAK AREAS

(1) Thoroughly clean and remove al l foreign mate-

rial from leak area. Dry area with compressed air .(2) Se a l l e a k a r e a w i t h bu t y l s e a l a n t . Al low s ea l a n t

to cure for a t least 1/2 hour. Next, w at er test glass t o

e n su r e t h a t l ea k a r e a i s s ea l e d .

Fig. 6 Work Surface Set up and Molding Installation

Fig. 7 Position Urethane Compression Spacers

Fig. 8 Lower Windshield Into Position


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UNDERBODY COMPONENTS

INDEX

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Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Trailer Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Transfer Case Skid Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SERVICE INFORMATIONIn some instances, the components in the following

procedures are concealed by other components. Refer

to applicable component removal procedure for ser-

vice access.

TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE

REMOVAL

(1) Support skid plate.

(2) Remove bolts that attach skid plate to transmis-sion support crossmember and frame sill (Fig. 1).

(3) R em ov e s u pp or t a n d s k id p la t e f r om v eh i cl e

(Fig. 1).

INSTALLATION

(1) Position and support skid plate at the frame si l l

and transmission support crossmember (Fig. 1).(2) Atta ch skid plate t o frame si l l a nd crossmember

with the bolts (Fig. 1). Tighten bolts to 22 Nm (16 ft.

lbs) torque.

TRAILER HITCH

REMOVAL

(1) I f n e ce ss a r y, r e m ov e t r a i l e r t o w w i r e h a r n e s s

connector from hitch.

(2) Support hitch.

(3) R em ov e n u t s t h a t a t t a c h t h e t ow i n g t u be t o

frame sills (Fig. 2).

Reinforcement brackets are retained on framesills with 4 studs.

(4) R e m ov e bol t s f r om p la t e br a c ke t a n d v eh i cl e

rear crossmember (Fig. 2). Lower support and hitch.

INSTALLATION

(1) Pla ce hit ch on a l i ft ing device. R aise, position

hitch at proper location (Fig. 2) and support it.

(2 ) L o o s e l y i n s t a l l n u t s t h a t a t t a c h t o w i n g t u be t o

vehicle fra me sills (Fig. 2).

(3) P o si t ion p la t e b r a ck et a n d i n st a l l a t t a ch i n gbolts through vehicle rear crossmember (Fig. 2).

(4) Tighten a ll a tt a ching bolts/nut s.

(5) Remove support and, i f removed, attach trai ler

wire harness connector to hitch (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1 Transfer Case Skid Plate

Fig. 2 Equalizer Type Hitch


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INTERIOR COMPONENTS

INDEX

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Assist Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36B and C-Pillar Trim Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Bucket Seat Cushion and Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Bucket Seat Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Bucket Seatback Cover and Frame . . . . . . . . . . . 31Carpets and Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41D-Pillar Trim Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Front Bucket Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Front Shoulder Belt/Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Fuel Door Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Full Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Interior Trim Panels and Scuff Plates . . . . . . . . . . 32Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Mini-Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Outer Scuff Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Quarter Trim Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Rear Seat Cushion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Rear Seat Cushion Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Rear Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Rear Seatback Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Rear Shoulder/Lap Belt/Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Sunvisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Windshield Side Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

INSTRUMENT PANEL

REMOVAL

(1) Remove defroster duct bezel from instrument

panel.

(2) Remove speaker grilles.

(3) R em ov e 4 u pp er i n st r u m en t p a n el r et a i n i ng

n u t s .

(4) Remove 3 screws retaining lower left side panel

a t i n s t r u m en t p a n e l. R e mov e m o u n t in g bol t f or i n -s t r u m e n t p a n e l a t l e f t s i d e c o w l t h r o u g h a c c e s s h o l e

provided.

(5) R em ov e a s h t r a y. R em ov e i n st r u m en t p a n el

mounting screw located behind a shtra y.

(6) Remove instrument panel mounting bolt located

on right side cowl.

(7) Fol d d ow n ca r p e t a t l ef t s i de of t h e con s ol e.

Remove 2 mounting screws.

Fig. 1 Instrument Panel


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(8) R e m ov e 3 s cr e w s a t l ow e r col u m n cov er a n d

remove cover (Fig. 2).

(9) R em ov e 6 s cr ew s a t l ow e r k n ee b ol st e r a n d

remove bolster (Fig. 2).

(10) Remove tilt lever and both column covers. Dis-

connect column wiring.

(11) Remove 2 nuts at column mount. Lower steer-

ing column.

(12) Remove instrument panel mounting bolt above

center of column.

(13) Disconnect bulkhead connector at left side of

d a s h p a n e l.

(14) Disconnect cluster wiring at lower left side of

instrument panel .

(15) Remove right side kick panel access door. Dis-

connect wiring at kick pa nel .

(16) Pull back and lower instrument panel . Discon-

nect A/C va cuum lines a nd a nt enna .

(17) Remove Instrument P an el .

For component disassembly refer to related group.

To inst a ll r everse removal procedure.

FRONT BUCKET SEATS

REMOVAL

B u c k et s ea t p la t f o r m s a r e a t t a c h ed t o f l oor p a n e l

with 4 bolts (Fig. 3). The trim covers are attached to

platform with 3 screws.

(1) Remove 4 bolts reta ining seat .

(2) For power seat s, disconnect wire ha rness con-

nector (Fig. 4)

(3) Remove seat from floor panel.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position seat on floor panel.

(2) I n s t a l l a n d t i gh t en s ea t r et a i n i ng b ol t s t o 25

Nm (18 ft-lbs) torque (Fig. 3).

(3) For power seats, connect wire harness connector

(Fig. 4).

BUCKET SEAT CUSHION AND COVER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the seat from vehicle (Fig. 3). If neces-

sary, refer to removal procedure.

(2) Remove 3 screws retaining seat trim cover (Fig.

3).

(3) R e m ov e w i r e s u p por t r od a n d r e a r ca r p e t s ea t

tra ck cover, a nd flap reta iner.

Fig. 2 Knee Bolster

Fig. 3 Front Bucket Seat

Fig. 4 Power Bucket Seat Wire Harness Connector


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(4) For power seats, remove control housing from

seat cushion.

(5) Remove retaining screws and seat cushion from

s ea t f r a m e .

(6) Remove seat cushion cover retaining screws and

w i r e r od s f r om cu s h ion cov er. R e mov e cov er f r om

cushion frame.

INSTALLATION

(1) I n s t a l l s ea t cu s h ion cov er on cu s h ion f r a m e .

I n st a l l w i re r od s a n d r et a i ni ng s cr ew s . Ti gh t en

screws t o 2 Nm (13 in-lbs) torque.

(2) I n s t a l l cu s hi on a n d r et a i n i ng s cr ew s on s ea t

frame.

(3) For power seats, instal l control housing on seat

cushion. Tighten screws to 2 Nm (13 in-lbs) torque.

(4) Instal l rear carpet seat track cover and support

rod and flap retainer.

(5) I n s t a l l s ea t t r i m cov er a n d s cr ew s on t o s ea t

platform.

(6) Install seat in vehicle (Fig. 3). If necessary, refer

to removal procedure.

BUCKET SEATBACK COVER AND FRAME

REMOVAL

(1) Remove seat from vehicle. If necessary, refer to

removal procedure.

(2) Remove seat cushion from frame. If necessary,

refer to removal procedure.

(3) If equ ipped, remove headr est. Twist knob under

headrest and pull up and out of cylinders in seatback.

(4) Remove headrest latch release lever bezel fromseatback.

(5) Squeeze plastic retainers together. Deta ch lower

flap from front of cover.

(6) Remove cover retainer clips and remove cover

from seatba ck.

(7 ) Fo r p o w e r s e a t s , r e m o v e r e t a i n i n g s c r e w s a n d

remove the seat cont rol from seat tra ck/plat form.

(8) Remove retaining screws a nd nut s. Remove seat

fra me from seat tr ack/plat form.

INSTALLATION

(1) P osition seat frame on seat tra ck/platform. In-

s t a l l r e t a i n i n g s cr e w s a n d n u t s .

(2) Fo r p ow e r s ea t s , p os i t ion s ea t con t r o l o n s ea t

t r a c k /p la t f or m . I n s t a l l r e t a i n i n g s cr e w s . Ti g h t en

screws securely.

(3) P o si t i on cov er on s ea t ba c k. I n s t a l l cov er r e -

tainer clips.

(4) Attach cover bottom elastic band or attach Vel-

cro flap to front of cover.

(5) Instal l seatback insert .

(6) Insta l l headrest latch release lever bezel .

(7 ) I n s t a l l h e a d r e s t by p u s h i n g i t d o w n i n t o s e a t -

back cylinders.

(8) Instal l cushion on frame. If necessary, refer to

installation procedure.

(9) Instal l seat in the vehicle. If necessary, refer to

the insta l lation procedure.

(10) For power seats, test sea t operation.

BUCKET SEAT PLATFORM

REPLACEMENT

Bucket seat platforms are not repairable. If the seat

p l a t f o r m i s d a m a g e d , r e p l a c e p l a t f o r m a s a u n i t . R e -

fer to Group 8Electrical for additional service infor-

mation.

REAR SEAT CUSHION

REMOVAL

(1) D i s en g a g e s e a t cu s h ion a t r e a r by p u ll in g u p -

w a r d o n r e l ea s e s t r a p .

(2) Tilt seat cushion forward.

(3) Disengage lower seat cushion hinge by pull ingupward and out. Remove cushion from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position seat cushion in vehicle.

(2) Insert hinge into lower pivot.

(3) Push downward to engage hinge into pivot.

(4) Lock seat cushion down by pressing firmly on

center of cushion unti l la tch enga ges.

REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove seat cushion from vehicle. If necessary,

refer to removal procedure.

(2) U s i n g a t r i m t o ol , d i s en g a g e s ea t cov er r e t a i n -

ers around edge of seat bottom.

(3) R em ov e cov er s id e, f r on t a n d r ea r r et a i n i ng

clips from wire retainers with an appropriate removal

tool.

(4) Remove seat cover from cushion.

INSTALLATION

(1) Place replacement cover on cushion.

(2) C o m pr e ss cov er a n d a t t a c h r e t a i n i n g c l ip s t o

f r on t a n d r e a r w i r e r et a i n er s .

(3) Insta l l serrated reta iners at ends of cover.(4) Instal l seat cushion in vehicle. If necessary, re-

fer to installation procedure.

REAR SEATBACK

REMOVAL

(1) R e m ov e l ow e r s ea t cu s h ion . R e fe r t o r e m ov a l

procedure.

(2) Remove 2 bolts holding seatba ck side support

(Fig. 5).

(3) Tilt seatba ck forwa rd, l i ft i t upwa rd a nd deta ch

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(4) Remove it fr om vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position seatback in vehicle.

(2) Insta l l seatba ck onto center pivot.

(3) P os i t ion s i de s u pp or t w i t h bol t h ol es a l i g n ed .

Install 2 side support bolts (Fig. 5).

(4) Instal l lower seat cushion. Refer to instal lation

procedure.

REAR SEATBACK COVER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove seatback from vehicle. If necessary, re-

fer to removal procedure.

(2) Remove seat back lat ch release ha ndle and bezel

from seatba ck.

(3) D isenga ge cover zipper and J -ra i l r etainer. Re-

move cover from seatback pad.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install replacement cover on seatback.

(2) Atta ch cover J -ra il reta iner clip to fra me/pan eledge and engage cover zipper.

(3) I n s t a l l s e a t l a t c h r e l ea s e bez el a n d h a n d l e o n

cover and pad.

(4) Instal l seatback in the vehicle. If necessary, re-

fer t o insta l lation procedure.

INTERIOR TRIM PANELS AND SCUFF PLATES

SERVICE INFORMATION

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove trim

panels/moldings without first removing overlapping

adjacent panels.

To a v oi d d a m a g i n g p a n e l s , v e r if y t h a t a l l s cr e w s

and cl ips are removed before attempting to remove a

trim panel/molding. Trim panels are somewha t flex-

ible but can be dama ged i f ha ndled improperly.

LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL

REMOVAL

(1) Remove retaining screws along bottom edge of

trim panel (Fig. 6).

(2) D et a c h a n d r em ov e t h e A-p il la r u pp er t r i m

pan el (Fig. 7).

(3) R e m ov e u p pe r f r on t s ea t bel t m ou n t i n g p iv ot(Fig. 8).

(4) Deta ch and remove upper B -pillar trim panel .

(5) R em ov e l ow e r f r on t s ea t bel t m ou n t i n g bol t

(Fig. 8).

(6) Remove 2 mounting screws located behind up-

per B -pillar trim.

(7) Remove trim panel.


WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING

REMOVAL

(1) U n sn a p cl ip s r et a i n i ng u pp er A-p il la r t r i mpanel.

(2) Remove trim panel (Fig. 7).


QUARTER TRIM PANELS

REMOVAL

(1) P u l l r ea r s ea t b ot t om f or w a r d a n d f ol d d ow n

r e a r s e a t .

(2) R em ov e l ow e r r et a i n i ng s cr ew a t r ea r d oor

opening (Figs. 9 a nd 10).

(3) Remove tonneau cover (If a pplica ble).

Fig. 5 Rear Seat Mounting

Fig. 6 B-Pillar Trim Panel


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(4) R e m ov e r e a r s ea t s h ou l d er bel t r e t a i n i n g bol t

(Fig. 11).

(5) Deta ch and remove C-pillar trim panel (Fig. 7).(6) Remove 5 screws retaining upper l i ftgate trim

panel (Fig. 12).

Fig. 7 Interior Trim Panels

Fig. 8 Front Seat Belt

Fig. 9 Right Quarter Trim Panel

Fig. 10 Left Quarter Trim Panel


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(7) Disconnect wiring to cargo la mp.

(8) Remove reta ining cl ip a t l i ftgate prop rod lower

mount and detach rod (Fig. 13).

(9 ) R e m o v e l i f t g a t e l o w e r t r i m p a n e l f r o m l i f t g a t e

opening (Fig. 12).

(10) R e mov e q u a r t e r t r i m p a n e l m ou n t i n g s cr e w s

(Figs. 9 a nd 10).

(11) If necessary, remove spa re t ire (Fig. 14) a nd

tire stand-offs from left quarter trim panel (Fig. 15).

(12) Remove rear quarter trim panel .

Fig. 11 Rear Seat Shoulder Belt

Fig. 12 Liftgate Opening Trim Panels

Fig. 13 Liftgate Prop Rod

Fig. 14 Spare Tire Mounting

Fig. 15 Tire Stand-OffsLeft Quarter Trim Panel


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B AND C-PILLAR TRIM COVERS

REMOVAL

(1) Remove shoulder belt retaining bolt (Figs. 8 and

11).

(2) Detach and remove pil lar trim panel from pil lar

(Fig. 16).

INSTALLATION

(1) P o s it i on t r i m cov er on p il la r . Sn a p t r i m p a n e l

into place (Fig. 16).

(2) Insta l l shoulder belt reta ining bolt .

D-PILLAR TRIM COVER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove liftgate upper trim panel (Fig. 12).

(2) R e mov e p r op r od l ow e r r e t a i n i n g cl i p a n d d e -

tach prop rod from mount (Fig. 13).

(3) De t a c h a n d r e m ov e t r i m p a n e l f r o m D-p il la r

(Fig. 16).

INSTALLATION

(1) P o si t i on D-p il l a r t r i m p a n e l on D-p il la r a n d

snap in place (Fig. 16).

(2) Snap prop rod onto mount and instal l retaining

clip (Fig. 13).

(3) Insta l l upper l i ftgate trim panel (Fig. 12).

OUTER SCUFF PLATES

REMOVAL

Th e d o or s i ll ou t e r s c u ff p la t e s a r e a t t a c h ed t o t h e

sil ls w ith molded-in sna p reta iners.

U s i n g a f l a t bl a d e s cr e w d r i ve r, d e t a ch s cu f f p l a t e

from sill (Fig. 17).


Fig. 16 Interior Trim Panels

Fig. 17 Scuff Plates


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ASSIST HANDLE

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the 2 Torx reta ining screws (Fig. 18).

(2) Remove a ssist ha ndle from roof pa nel .

INSTALLATION

(1) P os it i on h a n d l e o n t h e r oof p a n el a n d i n st a l l

reta ining screws (Fig. 18). Tighten r eta ining screws t o

3 Nm (22 in-lbs) torque.

FRONT SHOULDER BELT/BUCKLE

REMOVAL

(1 ) Sl i d e f r o n t s e a t s a l l t h e w a y f o r w a r d f o r a c c e s s

to buckle anchor bolt.

(2) Disconnect buckle wire harness connector.(3) Remove anchor bolt cover.

(4) Remove buckle a nchor bolt w ith a Torx bit (Fig.

19).

(5) Remove shoulder belt buckle from transmission

tunnel.

(6) Remove cap concealing shoulder belt upper an-

chor bolt (Fig. 19).

(7) U se a Torx bit t o remove upper an chor bolt (Fig.

20).

(8) Remove lower A to B trim panel, refer to service

procedure. Remove shoulder belt lower retra ctor an -

chor bolt w ith a Torx bit (Fig . 19).

(9) Remove shoulder belt and retractor (Fig. 19).

F or i ns t a ll a t ion , r ev er se r em ov a l pr oced ur e.

Tighten anchor bolts to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs)

REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELT/BUCKLE

REMOVAL

(1) P u l l r e a r s ea t r e le a s e s t r a p a n d t i lt s ea t bot t o m

forwa rd. Remove seat bott om from lower la tch.

(2) U n l a t ch s e a t ba c k a n d t i l t f o r w a r d .

(3) Remove shoulder belt buckle an d la p belt/buckle

anchor plate bolts from the floor panel (Fig. 21).

(4) Remove quarter trim panel .

(5) Remove shoulder belt upper an chor bolt (Fig.

20).

(6) R em ov e bel t r e t r a c t or a n c h or bol t f r om r e a r

qua rter ra i l (Fig. 21).(7) Remove retractor and shoulder belt from panel

(Fig. 21).

F or i ns t a ll a t ion , r ev er se r em ov a l pr oced ur e.

Tighten anchor bolts to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs)

HEADLINER

REMOVAL

CAUTION: The headliner is a one-piece, moldedcomponent. It has limited flexibility and must not bebent. Damage possibly will result.

Fig. 18 Assist Handle

Fig. 19 Front Shoulder Belt/Buckle

Fig. 20 Upper Seat Belt Mounting


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(1) R e mov e t h e A,B ,C a n d D-p il la r t r i m m ol d in g s

from perimeter of headliner (Fig. 22).

(2) Remove upper liftgate trim molding (Fig. 23).

(3) Remove sunvisors from front of roof panel (Fig.

24). Disconnect vanity lamp wiring (if applicable)

(4) Remove assist handles or plugs from side of roof

rails (Fig. 25)

Fig. 21 Rear Seat Shoulder/Lap Belts & Buckles

Fig. 22 Trim Moldings

Fig. 23 Liftgate (Headliner) Trim Molding


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(5) Remove dome/read ing lam p or overhea d console

from center of roof panel (Fig. 26).

(6) Wi t h a i d of a n a s s is t a n t , r em ov e h ea d l in er

through l i ftga te opening.

INSTALLATION(1) With the aid of an assistant, position headliner

in vehicle (Figs. 27, 28, 29)

(2) Inst all dome/read ing lam p (Fig. 26).

(3) Install sunvisors (Fig. 24).

(4) Insta l l a ssist ha ndles or plugs (Fig. 25).

(5) Insta l l A,B,C an d D -pillar trim panels (Fig. 22).

(6) Insta l l l i ftgat e upper trim panel (Fig. 23).

Fig. 24 Sun Visor

Fig. 25 Assist Handles

Fig. 26 Dome/Reading Lamp

Fig. 27 Headliner Positioning/Front

Fig. 28 Headliner Positioning/Side


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SUNVISORS

REMOVAL

(1) R e m ov e s cr e w s t h a t a t t a c h s u n v is or a r m s u p-

port bracket to headliner and roof panel (Fig. 24).

(2) Detach sunvisor from support bracket (Fig. 24).

(3) Remove sunvisor from vehicle.

(4) R e mov e r e t a i n i n g s cr e w a n d s u pp or t br a c ke t

(Fig. 24).


MINI-FLOOR CONSOLE

PARKING BRAKE HANDLE COVER

REMOVAL

(1 ) P u l l u p a n d r e m o v e c u p h o l d e r f r o m c e n t e r o f

parking brake cover (Fig. 30).

(2) Remove 2 screws retaining parking brake bezel

(Fig. 31).

(3 ) P u l l u p o n p a r k i n g br a k e a n d r e m o v e p a r k i n g

brake cover.


SHIFTER COVER

REMOVAL

(1) Pull transmission shift lever handle straight up

and remove handle.(2) R em ov e t r a n s m i s s ion a n d t r a n s f e r ca s e s h i ft

i n d ica t or bez el s by p r y in g u p w a r d t o r e l ea s e t h e m

(Fig. 31).

(3) Disconnect lam p sockets from bezels (Fig. 30).

(4) Remove console reta ining screws (Fig. 32).

(5) Remove mini-console from t ra nsmission t unnel

(Fig. 30).


FULL FLOOR CONSOLE

REMOVAL

(1) Pull transmission shift lever handle straight up

and remove handle.

Fig. 29 Headliner Positioning/Rear

Fig. 30 Mini-Console Components

Fig. 31 Mini-Console Bezels


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(2) R em ov e t r a n s m i s s ion a n d t r a n s f e r ca s e s h i ft

i n d ica t or bez el s by p r y in g u p w a r d t o r e l ea s e t h e m .

P osition flat screwdriver between bezel a nd console to

remove indicator bezel.

(3) Disconnect lam p sockets from bezels (Fig. 33).

(4) Remove console retaining screws (Figs. 34 and

35).

(5) Remove console from f loor (Fig . 36).


Fig. 32 Mini-Console Mounting

Fig. 33 Full Console Components

Fig. 34 Console Mounting/Front

Fig. 35 Console Mounting/Rear


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CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS

FRONT CARPET/MAT

REMOVAL

(1) Remove lower B-pillar trim panels.

(2) Remove front an d rea r seat s (as a pplicable).

(3) As necessary, remove trim panels and moldings.

(4) Remove floor console.

(5) Remove all other interfering components.

(6) R e mov e c a r p et a n d m a t f r om f l oor p a n e l (Fig .

37).


CARGO CARPET/MAT

REMOVAL

(1) Remove quarter trim panels.

(2) R em ov e r et a i n i ng s cr ew s , a n d l if t g a t e t r i m

panel.

(3) D r i ll -ou t r et a i n i ng r i ve t h ea d s a n d r em ov e

cargo tie-down footman loops from carpet (Fig. 38).

(4) Remove rear seats and belts.

(5) As necessary, remove trim panels and moldings.

(6) Remove all other interfering components.

(7) R e m ov e c a r p et a n d m a t f r om f loor p a n e l (Fig .

39).

(8) If necessary, remove skid strips from carpet.


FUEL DOOR CABLE

REMOVAL

(1) Remove left lower B-pillar trim panel.

(2) Remove rear seats.

(3) Remove left rear quarter trim panel .

(4) P ull up on side of car peting a long r ear door si l l .

(5) Disconnect a nd remove fuel door cable at fuel

door lever (Fig. 40).

Fig. 36 Full Console

Fig. 37 Front Carpet & Mat

Fig. 38 Cargo Tie-Down Footman Loop

Fig. 39 Rear Carpet & Mat


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(6) R em ov e ca bl e f r om r ou t i n g cl ip s a l o n g f loor

(Fig. 41).

(7) Remove cable from fuel door latch and grommet

(Fig. 42).

(8) Remove ca ble from vehicle.


Fig. 40 Fuel Door Lever Fig. 41 Fuel Door Cable Routing

Fig. 42 Fuel Door Components


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REFINISHING PROCEDURES

SERVICE INFORMATIONE x t e r ior v eh i cl e bod y col or s a r e i d en t i f ie d on t h e

B o d y C od e p l a t e . Th e p la t e i s a t t a ch ed t o t h e t op ,

right side of the cowl below the cowl grille. The color

code location is described in the manual introduction.

OEM pa int colors a re generally ava ilable from a ll oft h e m a jor p a i n t s u pp li er s . Th e y a r e s u pp li ed i n t h e

f or m of e it h e r m i xi n g f or m u l a s or f a c t or y p a ck a g e d

(pre-mixed) paint.

The exterior colors and corresponding Grand Chero-

kee paint codes a re l isted in t he following chart .

BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISHOn most vehicles a two part paint application (base

coat /clear coat ) is used. C olor paint tha t is a pplied to

p r im e r i s ca l l ed ba s e coa t . Th e cl ea r coa t p r ot e ct s

b a s e coa t f r om u lt r a v iol et l ig h t . I t a l s o p r ov id es a

dura ble high gloss finish.

WET SANDING, BUFFING AND POLISHINGM in or a c id e t ch i ng , or a n g e p eel or s m ud g in g i n

cl ea r coa t ca n b e r e d uced w i t h l ig h t w e t s a n d in g ,

hand buffing and polishing. If the finish has been wet

s a n d e d i n t h e p a s t , i t ca n n o t be r e pe a t e d . We t s a n d -

ing operation should be performed by a trained auto-

motive painter.

CAUTION: Do not remove clear coat finish, ifequipped.

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