1994 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

DOME/CARGO LAMPÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the dome lamp lens by squeezing both
sides to release the retaining clips. Pull downward to
remove the lens.(2) Remove the speed nuts.
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connector.
(4) Remove the lamp from the headliner.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the dome lamp wire harness connector.
(2) Position the dome lamp in the headliner hole
and install the speed nuts.
(3) Install the dome lamp lens.
HEADLINER REMOVAL
CAUTION: The headliner is a one-piece, molded
component. It has limited flexibility and must not be
bent during removal/installation.
(1) Remove the upper trim mouldings from the pe-
rimeter of the headliner.
(2) Ensure that all the retainer clips, screws and
Velcro strips are disengaged before removing the
headliner.
Fig. 130 Sunvisor and Overhead Console
Fig. 131 Dome/Reading Lamp/Overhead Console/
Keyless Entry Module
Fig. 132 Sunroof Rubber Seal
Fig. 133 Dome Lamp and Cargo Lamp
Fig. 134 Upper Trim MouldingÐ4-Door XJ Vehicles
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HEADLINER INSTALLATION
(1) When installing a headliner, ensure that the re-
tainer clips and rails are installed.
(2) Install the upper trim mouldings around the
perimeter of the headliner. Tighten the retaining
screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(3) As applicable, install:
²the assist handles,
²the sunvisors,
²the dome/cargo lamps,
²the overhead console,
²the keyless entry receiver module,
²the sunroof inner rubber seal and
²all other components removed to facilitate head-
liner removal.
Fig. 136 HeadlinerÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 137 Headliner Retainer Clip and Retainer Rail
Fig. 138 Headliner Correctly Installed
Fig. 135 Liftgate Trim MouldingÐXJ Vehicles
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SUNVISORS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach the sunvisor arm
support bracket to the headliner and the roof panel.
(2) Detach the sunvisor from the support bracket.
(3) Remove the sunvisor from the vehicle.
(4) Remove the retaining screw and the support bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the support bracket and the retaining
screw. Tighten the screw to 1 Nzm (9 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Position the sunvisor in the support clip and align
the arm support bracket holes with the headliner holes.
(3) Install the screws that attach the sunvisor arm
support bracket to the headliner and the roof panel.
Tighten the screws to 4 Nzm (35 in-lbs) torque.
MINI-FLOOR CONSOLEÐXJ VEHICLES
SERVICE INFORMATION
Mini-consoles are installed in XJ vehicles with and
without a transmission floor shift.
Fig. 139 Sunvisor Removal/Installation
Fig. 140 Sunvisor Bracket Removal/Installation
Fig. 141 Mini-Console With Floor Shift
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PARKING BRAKE HANDLE COVERÐXJ
VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Detach the rear of the cover from the base and
pivot it upward.
(2) Remove the retaining screws from the cover
base.
(3) Remove the trim cover from the from the floor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cover on the floor and install the
retaining screws.
(2) Pivot the cover to the closed position and en-
gage the locking tab.
MINI-CONSOLE WITH FLOOR SHIFT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transmission shift lever handle/
knob. For vehicles with an automatic transmission,
pull the handle straight up. For vehicles with a man-
ual transmission, loosen the locknut and un-thread
the shift knob from the shaft.
(2) Remove the automatic transmission and trans-
fer case shift indicator bezel by prying upward to re-
lease them.
(4) Disconnect the lamp socket from the bezel.
(5) Remove the console retaining screws.
(6) Disconnect the wire harness connector.
(7) Remove the mini-console from the transmission
tunnel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mini-console on the transmission
tunnel, connect the wire harness connector and in-
stall the retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 1
Nzm (13 in-lbs) torque.(2) Position the shift indicator bezel at the console
and connect the lamp socket to the bezel. Install the
bezel in the console.
(3) Install the shift lever handle/knob. For auto-
matic transmissions, push the handle downward un-
til it is engaged. For manual transmissions, thread
the knob onto the shaft and tighten the locknut.
FULL FLOOR CONSOLEÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transmission shift lever handle/
knob. For automatic transmissions, pull the handle
straight upward to remove it. For manual transmis-
sions, loosen the locknut and un-thread the shift
knob from the shaft.
(2) Remove the automatic transmission shift indi-
cator bezel. Remove the transfer case shift indicator
bezel (if equipped) or cover plate from the console.
(3) If equipped, insert a thin-blade tool under the
edge of the outside mirror remote control switch and
pry outward to detach it from the console. Disconnect
the wire harness connector from the switch (Fig.
195).
(4) Remove the cover retaining screws and remove
the cover from the console.
(5) Remove the remainder of the console attaching
screws from the brackets and disconnect the wire
harness connector.
(6) Separate the console floor air duct from the air
outlet duct.
(7) Remove the console and air duct from the floor.
(8) Separate the floor air duct from the console.
(9) Remove the retaining screws and detach the
floor duct from the heater housing, if necessary.
(10) Remove the console support brackets.
The brackets are attached directly to the
floor panel below the carpet.
Fig. 142 Park Brake Cover With Mini-ConsoleÐXJ
Vehicles
Fig. 143 Mini-Console With Floor Shift
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install the console support brackets, if re-
moved. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 In-lbs)
torque.
The brackets are attached directly to the
floor panel below the carpet.
(2) Attach the floor duct to the heater housing, if
removed. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 In-lbs)
torque.
(2) Attach the air duct to the console.(3) Position the console on the floor, attach the air
duct to the air outlet duct, connect the wire harness
connector and install the console retaining screws in
the brackets. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 In-lbs)
torque.
(4) Install the console cover and shift indicator be-
zels (or cover plate). Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm(11
In-lbs) torque.
(5) If equipped:
Fig. 146 Outside Mirror Remote Control SwitchÐXJ
Vehicles
Fig. 144 Full ConsoleÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 145 Transfer Case Shift Indicator Bezel/Cover
Plate
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²connect the wire harness connector to the outside
mirror remote control switch,
²insert the switch into the console hole, and
²push inward to engage the retaining clips.
(6) Install the shift lever handle/knob.
JACK STORAGEÐXJ VEHICLES
SERVICE INFORMATION
The XJ lift jack and related tools are stored under
the rear seat behind the front passenger's seat. The
jack and tools are attached to the floor panel and
seat cushion crossmember with a retainer and hold-
down bolt.
When necessary, the jack retainer bracket can be
removed from the crossmember by drilling-out the
rivet heads and then removing the rivet bodies with
a punch. Install the retainer bracket with either riv-
ets or bolts and nuts.
Fig. 147 Full Console Removal/Installation
Fig. 148 Air Outlet and Console Floor Air Ducts
Fig. 149 Floor Duct Removal/Installation
Fig. 150 Floor Console Support Brackets
Fig. 151 Jack and Related ToolsÐXJ Vehicles
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SPARE TIRE/WHEEL HOLDDOWN AND FLOOR
BRACKETSÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the spare tire and wheel.
(2) Remove the floor bracket retaining screws.
(3) Remove the holddown bolt from the holddown
bracket.
(4) Remove the trim panel from the quarter panel.
If necessary, refer to the removal procedure.
(5) Remove the retaining screws and the holddown
bracket from the quarter panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the holddown bracket on the quarter
panel and install the retaining screws. Tighten the
screws to 8 Nzm (71 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Install the quarter trim panel. If necessary, re-
fer to the installation procedure.
(3) Install the holddown bolt in the holddown
bracket.
The length of the holddown bolt is different
for P195 and P225 tires.
(4) Position the floor bracket on the trim panel and
install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 1
Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Install the spare tire and wheel.
Fig. 153 Interior Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown and Floor Brackets
Fig. 152 Jack Retainer BracketÐXJ VehiclesFig. 154 Spare Tire/Wheel Floor Bracket
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CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
SERVICE INFORMATION
The carpets/mats are retained around the perime-
ter of the floor panel by the interior trim mouldings
and trim panels. To remove a carpet/mat, all of the
retaining trim mouldings and panels must be re-
moved along with all the interfering components (as
applicable):
²the seat(s),
²the parking brake lever coverÐXJ vehicles,
²the floor console, and
²the transmission and transfer case (if equipped)
floor shift cover/boot.
If necessary, refer to the applicable removal proce-
dure(s) within this manual.
FRONT CARPET/MATÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door sill inner scuff plates.
(2) Remove the front and rear seats (as applicable).
(3) As necessary, remove the trim panels and
mouldings.
(4) Remove all other interfering components.
(5) Remove the carpet and mat from the floor
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the carpet and mat on the floor panel.
(2) Install all the components that were removed
to facilitate carpet/mat removal.
(3) Install the trim panels and mouldings.
(4) Install the door sill inner scuff plates.
(5) Install the front and rear seats (as applicable).
Fig. 156 Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown Bolt and
Bracket (RHD)
Fig. 155 Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown Bolt and
Bracket (LHD)Fig. 157 Parking Brake Lever Removal/Installation
Fig. 158 Front Carpet and MatÐXJ Vehicles
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