INTERIOR COMPONENTS
INDEX
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Assist HandleÐXJ Vehicles................ 118
B/C-Pillar and Liftgate Pillar Trim CoversÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 116
Bucket Seat Cushion and Cover............. 98
Bucket Seat Platform and Tracks........... 105
Bucket Seatback Cover and Frame.......... 100
Bucket Seatback Reconditioning............ 102
Carpets and Floor Mats................... 129
Dash Panel Insulation Panel................ 95
Front Bucket Seats....................... 97
Front Carpet/MatÐXJ Vehicles............. 129
Front Inner Scuff Plate/Cowl Side Trim PanelÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 114
Front Shoulder Belt/BuckleÐXJ Vehicles...... 119
Full Floor ConsoleÐXJ Vehicles............ 125
Headliner.............................. 121
I/P Ash Receiver Tray Lamp................ 92
I/P Tweeter Speaker/Courtesy Lamp Support
Bracket.............................. 95
Instrument Cluster Bezel................... 91
Instrument Cluster/Switch/Lighter/Radio/Hevac . . . 91
Instrument Panel......................... 93
Interior Trim Panels and Scuff PlatesÐXJ Vehicles. 112
Jack StorageÐXJ Vehicles................ 127
Mini-Floor ConsoleÐXJ Vehicles............ 124
Outer Scuff PlatesÐXJ Vehicles............ 118
Power Bucket Seat Components............ 106
Quarter and Wheelhouse Trim PanelsÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 115
Quarter Trim Panel ExtensionÐXJ Vehicles . . . 115
Rear Carpet/MatÐXJ Vehicles.............. 130
Rear Seat Cushion CoverÐXJ Vehicles...... 107
Rear Seat Cushion ReconditioningÐXJ Vehicles . 108
Rear Seat CushionÐXJ Vehicles............ 107
Rear Seatback CoverÐXJ Vehicles.......... 111
Rear Seatback Latch Striker and BumperÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 111
Rear Seatback ReconditioningÐXJ Vehicles . . . 111
Rear SeatbackÐXJ Vehicles............... 109
Rear Shoulder/Lap Belt/BuckleÐXJ Vehicles . . . 120
Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown and Floor BracketsÐ
XJ Vehicles.......................... 128
Sunvisors............................. 124
Windshield Side MouldingÐXJ Vehicles...... 114
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bezel retaining screws (Fig. 1).
(2) Separate the bezel from the U-clips and remove
it from the upper section of the instrument panel.
(3) If necessary, remove or install rocker switch
cover plates (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the bezel on the upper instrument
panel and engage it with the U-clips.
(2) Install the bezel retaining screws. Tighten the
screws with 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/SWITCH/LIGHTER/RADIO/
HEVAC
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws and instrument cluster be-
zel from instrument panel (Fig. 3).
(2) As applicable, remove the instrument cluster or
other I/P component screws.
(3) Disconnect wire harness connector(s) from cluster
or other I/P component. Refer to Group 8ÐElectrical.
(4) Remove the cluster or other I/P component
from the upper section of instrument panel (Fig. 9).
Fig. 1 Instrument Cluster Bezel Removal/Installation
Fig. 2 Instrument Cluster Bezel Removal/Installation
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cluster or other I/P component at
the upper section of the instrument panel and con-
nect the wire harness connectors.
(2) Install the cluster or other I/P component re-
taining screws. Tighten the screws with 1 Nzm (11 in-
lbs) torque.
(3) Install the instrument cluster bezel on the in-
strument panel with the retaining screws.
I/P ASH RECEIVER TRAY LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the ash receiver tray from instrument
panel (Fig. 10).
(2) Remove the lamp retaining screw from the ash
receiver tray cavity (Fig. 11).(3) Disconnect the lamp wire harness connector
and remove the lamp from the instrument panel.
Fig. 5 Switch Housings and Lenses
Fig. 6 Cigarette Lighter
Fig. 7 Radio
Fig. 3 Instrument Cluster Bezel
Fig. 4 Instrument Cluster
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²remove the jack storage tray and A/C receiver/
drier from the fender inner panel (Fig. 28); and
²remove the radio antenna (if equipped) from the
fender outer panel (Figs. 29 and 30).(5) Disconnect the side marker lamp wire harness
bulb socket and the hood holddown clamp (Fig. 31).
(6) Remove the screws that attach the battery tray
support brackets to the right fender inner panel (Fig.
32).
(7) Remove the fender front attaching bolts/nuts
and brackets from the grille panel (Fig. 33).
(8) Remove the splash shields from the fender (Fig.
34).
(9) Remove the bolts that attach the fender and
rear supports to the cowl panel (Fig. 33).
(10) Pull the fender outward and lift it from the
vehicle.
Fig. 28 Jack Storage Tray and A/C Receiver/Drier
Fig. 29 Radio Antenna
Fig. 30 Radio Antenna Cable
Fig. 31 Hood Holddown Clamp and Side Marker
Lamp
Fig. 32 Battery Tray Support Brackets
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fender and rear support brackets
at the vehicle body and install the attaching washers
and bolts (Fig. 33). Tighten the bolts and nuts to 18
Nzm (156 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Install the fender front attaching bolts/nuts.
Tighten the bolts and nuts to 18 Nzm (156 in-lbs)
torque.
(3) Install the splash shields with the serrated re-
tainers (Fig. 34).(4) Install the battery tray support bracket-to-right
fender inner panel screws (Fig. 32). Tighten the
screws to 18 Nzm (156 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Connect the side marker lamp wire harness
connector and the hood holddown clamp (Fig. 31).
(6) Connect the radio antenna, if equipped.
(7) Install/connect all the components removed/dis-
connected from the fender inner panel.
(8) Left fender:
²install the air cleaner housing and support bracket
on the fender inner panel (Figs. 22 and 23);
²install the horn on the fender inner panel (Fig.
24); and
²install the windshield washer fluid reservoir and
coolant reserve bottle on the fender inner panel.
(9) Right fender:
²install the jack storage tray and A/C receiver/drier
on the fender inner panel (Fig. 28); and
²install the jack and related tools in the jack stor-
age tray (Fig. 35).
(10) For YJ Renegade vehicles, refer to Front
Fender Extension Panel Installation.
FENDER FLARE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the side marker lamp lens and discon-
nect the wire harness bulb socket.
(2) Remove the serrated retainers, screws and
plastic nuts that attach the flare to the front fender
or rear wheelhouse.
(3) Remove the flare and clean the contact surface
on the body.
(4) Inspect the flare serrated retainers and plastic
nuts. Replace any hardware that is loose or damaged.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the contact surface on the flare and posi-
tion it on the front fender or wheelhouse.
Fig. 33 Fender Front and Rear Attaching Bolts/Nuts
Fig. 34 Fender Splash Shields
Fig. 35 Jack Installation
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(5) Remove the retaining screws and the fascia
step pad support bracket from the frame crossmem-
ber (Fig. 47).
(6) Remove the retaining bolts from the skid plate.
Remove the skid plate from the brackets.
(7) Remove the retaining screws from the skid
plate brackets. Remove the brackets from the frame
rails.
(8) Remove the retaining bolts and the fascia sup-
port from the cover plate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fascia support on the cover plate
and install the retaining bolts (Fig. 47). Tighten the
bolts to 5 Nzm (44 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Position the skid plate brackets at the frame
rails and install the retaining screws. Tighten the
screws to 25 Nzm (18 ft-lbs) torque.
(3) Position the skid plate at the brackets and in-
stall the retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nzm
(18 ft-lbs) torque.
(4) Position the fascia step pad support bracket at
the frame crossmember and install the retaining
screws. Tighten the screws to 25 Nzm (18 ft-lbs)
torque.
(5) Position the fascia spacer at the frame cross-
member and install the retaining bolts. Tighten the
nuts to 6 Nzm (53 in-lbs) torque.
(6) Position the fascia at the frame crossmember
and install the retaining bolts and push pins.
Tighten the bolts to 10 Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
(7) Install the step pad on the fascia.
(8) If applicable, remove the support and lower the
vehicle.
FRONT FENDER EXTENSION PANELÐYJ RENEGADE
VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) For convenience, lift the vehicle to a comfort-
able height on a hoist. Support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the radio antenna mast from the
fender extension panel.
(3) Remove the hood bumper from the extension
panel.
(4) Remove the fog lamp from the extension panel.
If necessary, refer to the removal procedure.
(5) Detach the hood latch from the hood.
(6) Disconnect the side marker lamp wire harness
bulb socket.
(7) Remove the push pins that attach the fender
extension panel to the support brackets (Fig. 49). Re-
move the panel from the from the front fender.
(8) If necessary, remove the hood latch and the
side marker lamp from the extension panel (Fig. 49).
(9) Remove the retaining bolts and the support/re-
tainer brackets from the front fender (Figs. 49 and
50).
The fender and rocker extension panel sup-
port bracket (Fig. 50) also supports the rocker
extension panel. Before the bracket can be re-
moved, the rocker extension panel must first be
separated from the bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the hood latch and the side
marker lamp on the extension panel (Fig. 49).
Fig. 49 Front Fender Extension Panel
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(2) If removed, install the fender and rocker exten-
sion panel support bracket (Fig. 50), and attach the
rocker extension panel to the bracket.
(3) Position the support/retainer brackets on the
front fender and install the retaining bolts. Tighten
the bolts to 10 Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
(4) Position the extension panel on the brackets
and install the push pins (Fig. 49).
(5) Connect the side marker lamp wire harness
bulb socket.
(6) Install the fog lamp in the extension panel. If
necessary, refer to the installation procedure.
(7) Attach the hood latch to the hood.
(8) Install the radio antenna mast.
(9) Install the hood bumper on the extension panel.
(10) If applicable, remove the support and lower
the vehicle.
FOG LAMPÐYJ RENEGADE VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the wire harness connector.
(2) Remove the fog lamp retaining nut and washer
from the fog lamp and bracket (Fig. 51).
(3) Remove the bezel retaining screws (Fig. 51).
(4) Remove the fog lamp and the bezel from the
fender extension panel (Fig. 51).
If it is necessary to remove the fog lamp
bracket from the front fender, the fender exten-
sion panel must first be removed.
(5) With the fender extension panel removed, re-
move the fog lamp bracket retaining bolts from the
front fender (Fig. 51).
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the fog lamp bracket and the
retaining bolts on the front fender (Fig. 51). Tighten
the bolts to 10 Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
(2) If removed, install the fender extension panel.
If necessary, refer to the installation procedure.
(3) Position the bezel and the fog lamp in thefender extension panel (Fig. 51).
(4) Install the bezel retaining screws (Fig. 51).
Tighten the screws to 1.5 Nzm (13 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Install the fog lamp washer and retaining nut
on the fog lamp and bracket (Fig. 51). Tighten the
nut to 10 Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
(6) Connect the fog lamp wire harness connector.
ROCKER EXTENSION PANELÐYJ RENEGADE
VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) For convenience, lift the vehicle to a comfort-
able height on a hoist. Support the vehicle.
(2) From inside the vehicle, remove the nuts from
the upper retainer bracket studs (Fig. 52).
(3) Remove the push pins from the support brack-
ets (Fig. 53).
(4) Remove the step pad, extension panel and
spacer retaining nuts from the bottom of the side
step (Fig. 53).
Fig. 50 Front Fender Extension Panel RemovedFig. 51 Fog Lamp Removal/Installation
Fig. 52 Upper Retainer Bracket Stud Nuts Removal/
Installation
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INTERIOR COMPONENTS
INDEX
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Carpet/Floor Mats....................... 198
Floor Consoles......................... 197
Front Shoulder Belts..................... 196
Glove Box............................. 194
Instrument Cluster and Gauge Housings...... 190
Instrument Cluster Bezel.................. 191Instrument Panel........................ 190
Instrument Panel Components.............. 191
Instrument Panel Service.................. 192
Rear Shoulder Belts..................... 196
Seats................................ 195
Sunvisors............................. 196
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SERVICE INFORMATION
The instrument panel is constructed of sheet metal
and is attached to cowl panel with screws. The in-
strument panel and defroster grille pad is attached
to the instrument panel with screws.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND GAUGE HOUSINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument cluster and gauge
housing attaching screws (Figs. 1, 2 and 3).
(2) Disconnect the switch illumination bulb socket
from the instrument cluster housing (Fig. 4). Remove
the housings from the instrument panel (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the instrument cluster and gauge
housings on the instrument panel (Fig. 1). Connect
the switch illumination bulb socket to the instrument
cluster housing (Fig. 4).
(2) Install the attaching screws (Figs. 1, 2 and 3).
Tighten the screws to 3 Nzm (24 in-lbs) torque.
Fig. 2 Instrument Cluster Housing Lower Screws
Fig. 3 Instrument Gauge Housing Screws
Fig. 1 Instrument Cluster/Gauge Housing and Radio
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SERVICE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) For vehicles equipped with a soft top, discon-
nect the top from the windshield frame. If necessary,
refer to the top removal procedure.
(3) For vehicles equipped with a hard top, discon-
nect the top from the windshield frame. Loosen
screws, tilt the top rearward and support it away
from the windshield frame (Fig. 11).
Fig. 7 Instrument Cluster
Fig. 8 Headlamp Switch, Rheostat and Applique
Fig. 9 Tachometer, Speedometer and Radio
Fig. 10 Switch, Gauge Package, HEVAC Control and
Ash Receiver
Fig. 11 Hard Top Detached From Windshield Frame
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