1994 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

REAR CARPET/MATÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screws, and the liftgate
latch striker and scuff plate.
(2) Drill-out the retaining rivet heads and remove
the cargo tie-down footman loops from the carpet.
(3) As necessary, remove the trim panels and
mouldings.
(4) Remove the all other interfering components.
(5) Remove the carpet and mat from the floor
panel.(6) If necessary, remove the skid strips from the
carpet.
(7) If necessary, remove the insulation from the
wheelhouses.
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the skid strips on the carpet.
(2) If removed, install the insulation on the wheel-
houses.
(3) Position the mat on the floor panel.
(4) Position the carpet on the mat.
Fig. 159 Liftgate Latch Striker and Scuff Plate
Fig. 160 Rear Carpet and MatÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 161 Rear Carpet Skid StripsÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 162 Wheelhouse Insulation
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(5) Install all the components that were removed
to facilitate carpet and mat removal.
(6) Install the trim panels and mouldings.
(7) Install the cargo tie-down footman loops on the
carpet with replacement rivets.
(8) Position the liftgate scuff plate and latch
striker on the carpet and cross sill. Install and
tighten the scuff plate screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs)
torque. Tighten the latch striker screws to 30 Nzm
(22 ft-lbs) torque.
ICARGO BARRIER
REMOVAL
(1) Tilt both seats forward and raise the storage
compartment lid.
(2) Remove the wing nuts from the front side of
the cargo barrier (Fig. 164).(3) Remove the fasteners from the lower outer cor-
ners of the cargo barrier.
(4) Remove the cargo barrier.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reverse the removal procedure to install the
cargo barrier.
Fig. 164 Cargo Barrier
Fig. 163 Cargo Area MatÐXJ Vehicles
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BODY COMPONENTSÐYJ VEHICLES
CONTENTS
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ADD-A-TRUNK........................ 198
DOORS.............................. 172
EXTERIOR COMPONENTS............... 134FIXED WINDOW GLASS................ 181
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION........ 132
INTERIOR COMPONENTS............... 188
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
LABELS/DECALS/PLATES
Most of the labels, decals and metal plates that are
affixed to YJ vehicles (Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) contain
either safety or otherwise essential information.
Refer to the Introduction of this manual for addi-
tional information involving labels and metal plates.
INSTALLATION
Follow the instructions included with each replace-
ment label/decal/plate to affix it to a panel, compo-
nent or window glass.
KEY LOCK CYLINDERS
The ignition switch, glove box door, floor console,
metal front doors and the tailgate all have key lock
cylinders. When lock cylinder service is necessary,
refer to the applicable service information source:
²Ignition SwitchÐGroup 8D,
²Instrument Panel,
²Floor Consoles,
²Front Doors, and
²Tailgate.
Fig. 1 YJ Underhood Labels/DecalsFig. 2 YJ Interior and License Plate Holder Labels/
Decals
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Fig. 3 YJ Jack Storage and Usage Labels
Fig. 4 YJ Sunvisor Labels
Fig. 5 YJ VIN Plate
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EXTERIOR COMPONENTS
INDEX
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Battery Tray........................... 140
Body Extension Panels and FasciasÐYJ
Renegade Vehicles..................... 147
Body Side Step Moulding................. 145
Body Stripes/Decals..................... 153
Cowl Grille and Screen................... 139
Cowl Weatherstrip Seal................... 139
Exterior Nameplates (Adhesive-Backed)....... 158
External Spare/Wheel Tire Carrier........... 172
Fender Flare........................... 144
Fender Inner Splash Shields............... 147
Fender Splash Aprons.................... 147
Fenders............................... 141
Fog LampÐYJ Renegade Vehicles.......... 150
Front Fascia and Skid PlateÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 148
Front Fender Extension PanelÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 149
Fuel Filler Protector/Nozzle................ 158
Half Metal Door Mirror (External)............ 158
Hard Top Liftgate Glass.................. 162
Hard Top Repair........................ 165
Hard Top Roof Vent..................... 165
Hard Top Service....................... 164
Hard Top Service Information.............. 164Hood................................. 137
Hood Alignment......................... 138
Hood Insulator Panel..................... 138
Hood Safety Latch....................... 139
Liftgate Glass Weatherstrip Seal Replacement . . 163
Radiator Grille Applique................... 134
Rear Fascia and Skid PlateÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 152
Rear Quarter Extension PanelÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 151
Rocker Extension PanelÐYJ Renegade
Vehicles............................. 150
Soft Top Service........................ 167
Soft Top Service Information............... 166
Sport Bar............................. 171
Tailgate Adjustment...................... 160
Tailgate Hinge.......................... 159
Tailgate Latch and Release Handle.......... 160
Tailgate Latch Striker..................... 161
Tailgate Lock Cylinder.................... 160
Tailgate Service......................... 159
Tailgate Service Information................ 159
Tailgate Weatherstrip Seal................. 161
Wheelhouse Splash Liners................ 146
RADIATOR GRILLE APPLIQUE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the hood.
(2) Remove the headlamp bezels (Fig. 1).
(3) Remove the headlamp bulb retainer screws
(Fig. 2).
(4) Disconnect and remove the headlamps and
buckets as a unit (Fig. 2).
(5) Remove the parking lamp retaining screws
(Fig. 2).
(6) Disconnect the wire harness connectors and re-
move the parking lamps (Fig. 2).
(7) Remove the front crossmember cover.
(8) Remove the retaining screws and the bumper
inserts at the top of the grille panel (Fig. 1).
(9) Detach the grille applique from the grille panel
(Fig. 1).
(10) Remove the double faced foam adhesive tape
at the bottom of the grille applique (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install double faced foam tape at the bottom,
interior side of the grille applique (Fig. 1).
(2) Position the grille applique over the grille
panel and press inward along the bottom where the
tape is located (Fig. 1).
(3) Install the grille applique retaining screws and
the bumper inserts (Fig. 1).(4) Connect the wire harness connectors and posi-
tion the headlamp buckets and headlamps in the
grille panel (Fig. 2).
(5) Install the headlamp bulb retainer and the
screws (Fig. 1). Tighten the screws to 2 Nzm (18 in-
lbs) torque.
(6) Install the headlamp bezels and the retaining
screws (Fig. 1). Tighten the screws securely.
(7) Connect the wire harness connectors and in-
stall the parking lamps (Fig. 2).
(8) Install the parking lamp retaining screws.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nzm (18 in-lbs) torque.
(9) Close the hood.
(10) Install the front crossmember cover.
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RADIATOR GRILLE PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front crossmember cover.
(2) Remove the screws and washers, and separate
the radiator and shroud from the grille panel (Fig.
3).
Fig. 1 Grille Applique, Headlamp Bezel and Grille Panel
Fig. 2 Front Lamps
Fig. 3 Radiator and Shroud
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(3) If equipped, remove the retaining bolts and sepa-
rate the A/C condenser from the grille panel (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the retaining screws and the P/S fluid
reservoir from the grille panel (Fig. 5).
(5) Remove the retaining screws and the air intake
adapters from the grille panel (Fig. 6).(6) Remove the bolts and washers that attach the
grille panel to the fenders (Fig. 7).
(7) Remove the bolts, washers and spacers that at-
tach the grille panel to the front crossmember (Fig.
8).
(8) Remove the nuts that attach the radiator sup-
port rods to the front brackets (Fig. 9). Remove the
rods from the brackets.
(9) Tilt the grille panel forward and disconnect the
head lamp, turn signal and marker lamp wire har-
ness connectors.
(10) For vehicles equipped with A/C, discharge the
A/C system. Disconnect the high pressure hose at the
sight glass connection and at the compressor. Cap
the hose and fittings to prevent foreign material en-
try. If necessary, refer to Group 24ÐHeating And
Air Conditioning.
(11) Remove the grille panel from the vehicle (Fig.
8).
(12) If a replacement radiator grille panel will be
installed, remove the grille applique (Fig. 8) and
transfer the lamps, the headlamp buckets and the re-
taining brackets.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the grille panel on the vehicle.
(2) Connect the marker, park and headlamp wire
harness connectors.
(3) Connect the radiator support rods with the re-
taining brackets (Fig. 9).
Fig. 4 Radiator and Shroud
Fig. 5 P/S Fluid Reservoir
Fig. 6 Air Intake and Radiator Baffle Adapters
Fig. 7 Grille Panel Front Bolt
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(4) Attach the grille panel to the front crossmember.
(5) Install the grille panel-to-front fender bolts
(Fig. 7). Tighten the retaining screws to 27 Nzm (20
ft-lbs) torque.
(6) Install the air intake adapters on the grille
panel (Fig. 6). Tighten the retaining screws to 3 Nzm
(25 in-lbs) torque.
(7) Install the P/S fluid reservoir on the grille
panel (Fig. 5). Tighten the retaining screws to 8 Nzm
(72 in-lbs) torque.
(8) If equipped, install the A/C condenser on the grille
panel (Fig. 4). Tighten the retaining screws to 2Nzm (20 in-lbs) torque. Connect the high pressure hose
at the sight glass connection and at the compressor.
(9) Install the radiator and shroud on the grille
panel (Fig. 3). Tighten the retaining screws to 15
Nzm (132 in-lbs) torque.
(10) Install the front crossmember cover.
(11) If removed, install the grille applique (Fig. 8).
(12) Evacuate and charge the A/C system.
HOOD
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the hood.
(2) Disconnect the underhood lamp wire harness
connector (Fig. 10).
Fig. 8 Radiator Grille Applique and Grille Panel
Fig. 9 Radiator Support Rods
Fig. 10 Underhood Lamp
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