1994 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

(13) Pull the top cover rearward from the wind-
shield frame and fold it above the center bow (Fig.
111).
(14) Slide the top cover rearward (Fig. 112). The
rear bow legs should move forward and fold under
the center bow legs and the upper side retainers.
(15) Slide the center bow legs out of the lower side
retainers and remove the top cover from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) If stowed at the rear of the vehicle, detach the
elastic straps that retain the top cover (Fig. 113).
(2) If not stowed, position the center bow legs an-
chor pins in the lower side retainer receptacles (Fig.
114).
(3) Grasp the cover at the upper side snap retain-
ers (Fig. 115) and pull the top cover upward and for-
ward.
Fig. 111 Folding Top Cover
Fig. 112 Sliding Top Cover Rearward
Fig. 113 Stowed Top Cover
Fig. 114 Bow Leg and Anchor Pin
Fig. 115 Top Cover Up
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(4) Position front of the upper side snap retainers
at the door flanges and lock pin at each side of the
vehicle (Fig. 116). Engage the locks with the pins
and then slide the locks rearward.
(5) Insert the front edge of the top cover into the
retainer channel on the windshield frame (Figs. 110
and 117).
(6) Ensure that the center bow leg is positioned all
the way forward in the receptacle.
(7) Ensure that the rear corners of the top cover
are inserted in the retainer channels (Fig. 117).
(8) Pull the rear bow legs rearward until they en-
gage with the notch in the lower side retainers. En-
sure that the side curtain rear zippers are not
entrapped or folded behind the rear bow.(9) Force the spreader bars (Fig. 118) upward until
the lock engages.
(10) Slide the front edge of each side curtain up-
ward into the retainer channel on the center bow
(Figs. 104 and 117).
(11) Close top zipper on each side curtain5-8cm
(2 - 3 in). Next, close the rear zipper at the bottom
corner of the curtain5-8cm(2-3in).
(12) Attach the side curtain front and rear tab
snap-on retainers to the lower side retainer (Fig.
103).
(13) Completely close both side curtain zippers.
(14) Pull downward firmly on the side curtains.
Start at one end and move toward the opposite end.
The bottom edge of the curtains must be completely
inserted in the lower side retainer channels (Fig.
103).
(15) Release the rear window curtain straps and
insert the bottom edge into the tailgate retainer
channel (Fig. 117). Close the rear window curtain
zippers and attach the side snap-on retainers.
(16) Attach all the top cover snap-on retainers to
the upper side retainers located above both doors
(Fig. 109). As necessary, slide the mating half of the
snap-on retainers so that they will align with the
snap-on retainers on the top cover. Tuck the edge of
the top cover inside the side retainer.
(17) Install the door windows by inserting the re-
tainers into the door grommets. Attach the snap-on
retainers located along the bottom edge of the win-
dow to the door retainer (Fig. 100).
SPORT BAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach the sport bar
base plates to the floor and wheelhouse panels (Fig.
119).
Fig. 116 Upper Side Retainer Lock Engagement
Fig. 117 Soft Top Installation
Fig. 118 Engaging Spreader Bar Lock
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(2) Remove the retaining screws and bolts, and re-
move the side bars from the windshield frame and
the sport bar (Figs. 119 and 120).
(3) Carefully lift the sport bar upward (Fig. 119)
and remove it from the vehicle.
(4) If necessary, remove the pads and covers from
the sport bar (Figs. 119 and 120)
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the base plate contact surface areas on
the floor and wheelhouse panels.
(2) Apply epoxy chromate primer to the attaching
screw hole edges for protection against corrosion.
(3) Position the sport bar base plates on the floor
and wheelhouse panels with the screw holes aligned
(Fig. 119).To prevent water seepage, apply 3M Drip-
Chek Sealant (or an equivalent product) to the
underside of all the screw heads before instal-
lation.
(4) Apply sealant to the underside of each base
plate attaching screw head. Install and tighten the
screws securely (Fig. 119).
(5) Position the side bars at the windshield frame
and at the sport bar (Fig. 119). Install screws and
bolts in the windshield frame and the sport bar (Fig.
120). Tighten the screws securely.
EXTERNAL SPARE/WHEEL TIRE CARRIER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the spare tire and wheel from the
wheel bracket (Fig. 121).
(2) Remove the screws that attach the wheel
bracket to the tailgate (Fig. 121).
(3) Remove the bracket and the gaskets from the
tailgate (Fig. 121).
(4) Remove the screws that attach the stop bracket
to the rear panel and the bumpers to the tailgate
(Fig. 121).
(5) Remove the stop bracket and the bumpers from
the vehicle (Fig. 121).
(6) Clean the contact surface areas on the tailgate
and the rear panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the stop bracket and the bumpers on
the vehicle (Fig. 121) and install screws. Tighten the
screws to 11 Nzm (95 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Position the gaskets and the wheel bracket on
the tailgate and install the attaching screws (Fig.
121). Tighten the screws to 23 Nzm (204 in-lbs)
torque.
(3) Install the spare tire and wheel on the wheel
bracket (Fig. 121). Tighten the wheel lug nuts and
the nut lock to 68 Nzm (50 ft-lbs) torque.
Fig. 119 Sport Bar
Fig. 120 Sport Bar-To-Side Bar Bolt
Fig. 121 External Spare Tire/Wheel Carrier
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DOORS
INDEX
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Full-Metal Door Assist Handle.............. 175
Full-Metal Door Hinges................... 179
Full-Metal Door Key Lock Cylinder........... 178
Full-Metal Door Latch.................... 179
Full-Metal Door Latch External Release Handle . 178
Full-Metal Door Latch Inside Release and
Lock Handle.......................... 175
Full-Metal Door Service................... 181
Full-Metal Door Trim Panel................ 175Full-Metal Door Vent Window Glass......... 177
Full-Metal Door Waterdam................. 176
Full-Metal Door Weatherstrip Seals.......... 180
Full-Metal Door Window Glass.............. 178
Full-Metal Door Window Glass Regulator...... 177
Full-Metal Door Window Glass Regulator Handle. 175
Half-Metal Door Latch Striker............... 175
Half-Metal Soft Top Door.................. 173
HALF-METAL SOFT TOP DOOR
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
(1) Open the door.
(2) Disconnect the door restraint strap from the
pin (Fig. 1).
(3) Turn the window retaining sleeves 1/4 turn to
the left and pull them up and out of the door (Fig. 2).
(4) Remove the window from the door by detaching
the soft top-to-door snap fasteners and pulling the
window up and out of the door (Fig. 3).
(5) Remove the latch interior release handle (Fig.
4).
(6) Remove the assist handle (Fig. 4).
(7) Remove the trim panel by detaching the retain-
ers around the perimeter of the trim panel (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Window Retaining Sleeves
Fig. 3 Window Removal/Installation
Fig. 1 Half-Metal Soft Top Door
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(8) Remove the screws from the door latch handle,
disconnect the latch release rod and remove the han-
dle (Fig. 4).
(9) Remove the door latch screws (Fig. 4). Remove
the door latch with the rods attached.
(10) Remove the weatherstrip seal screws and
carefully remove the weatherstrip seal from door
edge (Fig. 5).
(11) Remove the retaining nuts from the door
hinge pivots and remove the door from the body (Fig.
1).
(12) Remove the retaining screws and the hinges
from the door.ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
(1) Install the hinges and the retaining screws on
the door. Tighten the screws securely.
(2) Position the door at the vehicle, insert the
hinge pivots in the hinge receptacles and install the
retaining nuts (Fig. 1). Tighten the nuts securely.
(3) Install the weatherstrip seal on the door edge
and install the seal retaining screws (Fig. 5).
(4) Position the latch in the door and install the
retaining screws (Fig. 4). Tighten the screws se-
curely.
(5) Position the door latch external release handle
and install the retaining screws (Fig. 4). Tighten the
screws securely. Connect the latch release rod to the
external release handle and the key lock-to-latch rod
(Fig. 6).
Fig. 4 Half-Metal Door Interior Trim Panel
Fig. 5 Half-Metal Door Weatherstrip Seal
Fig. 6 Half-Metal Door Latch
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(6) Install the interior trim panel (Fig. 4).
(7) Connect the latch release rod to the door latch
interior release handle and install the handle (Fig.
4).
(8) Install the assist handle (Fig. 4).
(9) Install the window retaining sleeves (Fig. 2).
(10) Install the window (Fig. 1).
(11) Attach the restraint strap to the pin (Fig. 1).
HALF-METAL DOOR LATCH STRIKER
REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove the striker with a Torx bit (Fig. 7).
(2) Install the plate, shim and replacement striker
with a Torx bit (Fig. 7).
FULL-METAL DOOR WINDOW GLASS REGULATOR
HANDLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
The window glass regulator handle is attached to
the splined regulator shaft with an internal hex-head
screw (Fig. 8).
(1) To remove the handle:
²remove the cover;
²remove the screw; and
²pull the handle straight out and off the shaft (Fig.
8).
(2) Install the handle with the knob positioned for-
ward, the handle horizontal and the window glass
closed.
FULL-METAL DOOR ASSIST HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach the door assist
handle to the trim panel (Fig. 8).
(2) Remove the handle from the door (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the handle on the door.
(2) Install the attaching screws.
(3) Close the jaws on the latch.
(4) Push the lock-to-latch rod forward toward the
inside release handle. Check to ensure the lock lever
on the latch is in the unlocked position.
(5) Position the threaded end of the lock rod over
the lever clip on the latch and push the rod into the
lock lever clip (Fig. 9). The lock lever should have a
full sweep of travel when activated by the inside con-
trol button. It should not bind or be stiff.
(7) Position the threaded end of the release lever
rod over the release lever clip on the latch and push
the rod into the release lever clip. The release lever
on the latch should be resting against the stop with
no preload after the rod is engaged in the retaining
clip. Visual observation will reveal any preload. If
preload is noted, disconnect the release lever rod and
install it again to eliminate the preload.
(8) Pull up on the outside handle release rod to po-
sition it as far up as possible and push the rod into
the release lever clip on the latch. The release lever
on the latch should be resting against stop with no
preload after the rod is engaged in the retaining clip.
(9) Close the latch jaws.
(10) Activate the inside lock control button. It
should not bind or be stiff, if either condition exists,
the latch should replaced.
(11) With the inside lock control button in the un-
lock position, pull the inside door handle to open the
jaws on the latch and close the door.
FULL-METAL DOOR LATCH INSIDE RELEASE AND
LOCK HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the retaining screw (Fig. 8).
(2) Pull the handle outward and detach the lock
and release rods from handle (Fig. 9).
(3) Remove the handle from the upper trim panel
(Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the handle adjacent to the rods in the
upper trim panel opening and attach the rods to the
handle (Fig. 9).
(2) Position the handle in the upper trim cover and
install the retaining screw Fig. 8).
FULL-METAL DOOR TRIM PANEL
The door interior trim panels are covered with a vi-
nyl material (Fig. 8). They are attached to the door
inner panel rail retainer and with plastic clips in-
serted into holes in the door inner panel.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door assist handle (Fig. 8).
Fig. 7 Half-Metal Door Latch Striker
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(2) Remove the window glass regulator handle
(Fig. 8).
(3) Remove the door latch release handle and the
upper trim panel (Figs. 8 and 9).
(4) Pry the lower trim panel-to-door retainers (lo-
cated around the perimeter of the panel) outward
and remove the panel (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lower trim panel on the door inner
panel and insert the retainers in the holes in the
door inner panel (Fig. 8).
To prevent creasing the trim panel vinyl
cover, do not hammer or exert excessive force
on the retainers.(2) Install the upper trim panel and the door han-
dle (Figs. 8 and 9).
(3) Install the window glass regulator handle (Fig.
8).
(4) Install the door assist handle (Fig. 8).
FULL-METAL DOOR WATERDAM
The waterdam is attached to the door inner panel
with adhesive and tape (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Door Waterdam
Fig. 8 Full Metal Door Trim Panels and External Components
Fig. 9 Inside Door Handle and Rods
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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(1) To remove a waterdam, insert a putty knife be-
tween it and the door inner panel.
(2) When installing a waterdam, ensure that lower
portion of waterdam is tucked inside the door panel
at the access opening.
FULL-METAL DOOR VENT WINDOW GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Figs. 8 and 9).
(2) Lower the door window glass to the ``down-
stop''.
(3) Remove the division channel upper attaching
screw and the lower adjustment screw (Fig. 11).
(4) Detach the front three inches of weatherstrip
seal from the door upper frame. Lower the division
channel and tilt it toward the rear of the door.
(5) Remove the vent window glass from the door
frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the vent window glass in the door
frame.
(2) Install the division channel in the door and po-
sition the channel on the window glass.
(3) Install the upper attaching screw and the lower
adjustment screw.
(4) Attach the weatherstrip seal to the door upper
frame.
(5) Water test the window and inspect for leaks.(6) If water leakage is evident, apply windshield
sealant to seal the area or re-align the weatherstrip
seal.
(7) Test the operation and adjustment of the door
window glass.
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Figs. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR WINDOW GLASS REGULATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Figs. 8 and 10).
(2) Lower the door window glass to expose the reg-
ulator arm guide retainer screws (Figs. 11 and 12).
Remove the bushings, the nuts and the guide chan-
nel (Fig. 12).
(3) Lift the window glass to the fully closed posi-
tion and apply masking tape to the window glass and
over the top of the window frame to retain it.
(4) Remove the division channel lower adjustment
screw.
(5) Remove the window glass regulator attaching
screws (Fig. 11).
(6) Push the division channel outward and remove
the window glass regulator through the access hole
in the door inner panel (Fig. 41).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the window glass regulator within the
door panels and install the attaching screws (Fig.
11).
(2) Remove the masking tape from the window
glass and lower it.
(3) Slide the regulator arm guide onto the regula-
tor arm and position the guide on the window glass
(Fig. 12). Install the nuts, bushings and screws.
(4) Install the division channel lower adjustment
screw.
(5) Test the window glass for proper operation.
Fig. 11 Door Internal Components
Fig. 12 Regulator Arm Guide
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