1994 JEEP CHEROKEE window

DOORS
INDEX
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Door Alignment AdjustmentÐMajor........... 47
Door Alignment AdjustmentÐMinor........... 46
Door Edge Guard/Edge Protector Strip........ 61
Door External Handle..................... 55
Door Hinge/Hinge Pin Replacement........... 58
Door Inside Latch Release and Lock Rods..... 57
Door Key Lock Cylinder................... 54
Door Latch............................. 56
Door Latch Adjustment.................... 55
Door Removal/Installation.................. 40
Door Restraint Replacement................ 47
Door Trim Panel......................... 35
Door Window Exterior Mouldings............. 61
Door Window Glass and Door Opening
Weatherstrip Seals...................... 62
Front Door Spacer BlocksÐTwo-Door Vehicles . . 60
Front Door Vent Window................... 50
Front Door Window Glass.................. 49Front Door Window Glass Regulator.......... 48
Liftgate Adjustment....................... 70
Liftgate Hinge........................... 67
Liftgate Latch/Key Lock Cylinder/Striker........ 68
Liftgate License Plate Lamp Housing.......... 72
Liftgate License Plate Screw Anchor and Bumper . 72
Liftgate Opening Weatherstrip Seal........... 70
Liftgate Removal/Installation................ 65
Liftgate Service InformationÐXJ Vehicles...... 65
Liftgate Support Rod Ball Stud Replacement.... 70
Liftgate Support Rod Cylinder............... 69
Liftgate Support Rod Cylinder Disposal........ 70
Liftgate Trim Panel....................... 66
Rear Door Fixed Window Glass............. 53
Rear Door Window Glass.................. 52
Rear Door Window Glass Regulator.......... 51
Service Information....................... 34
SERVICE INFORMATION
The door service procedures includes removal, in-
stallation and/or replacement of the following door
components:
²door handles,
²armrests,²trim panels,
²waterdams,
²door restraints,
²front doors,
²rear doors (XJ vehicles only),
²window glass regulators,
Fig. 1 Front Door Trim Panel
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²door vent and window glass,
²key lock cylinders,
²door half-hinges,
²liftgate (XJ vehicles only),
²liftgate hinges (XJ vehicles only),
²
liftgate gas support rod cylinders (XJ vehicles only),
²rocker panel seals, and
²mouldings/weatherstrip seals.
DOOR TRIM PANEL
SERVICE INFORMATION
All attached components can be removed from door
trim panels (Figs. 1 and 2).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door inside latch release handle
screws (Figs. 3 and 4).
(2) Move the door handle outward and disconnect
the handle-to-latch rods (Fig. 5). For vehicles
equipped with power door locks/windows, disconnect
the wire harness connector (Fig. 6).
(3) Remove the regulator handle (Fig. 7) or, if
equipped, power window switches and bezel.
(4) Remove the armrest lower screws.
(5) Pull armrest straight outward from panel and
remove the bezel.
Fig. 2 Rear Door Trim Panel
Fig. 3 Front Door Inside Latch Release Handle
Fig. 4 Rear Door Inside Latch Release Handle
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Fig. 5 Door Inside Latch Release Rods
Fig. 6 Power Switch Wire Harness Connector
Fig. 7 Window Regulator Handles
Fig. 8 XJ Front Door Armrest Removal/Installation
Fig. 9 XJ Front Door Armrest Removal/Installation
Fig. 10 XJ Rear Door Armrest Removal/Installation
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(11) If necessary, remove the ash receiver tray
housing from the rear door trim panel (Fig. 20).
(12) If necessary, replace the armrest upper re-
tainer clip, retainer clip anchor and armrest support
bracket.INSTALLATION
(1) If door waterdam was removed, apply sealant
to the edges before installing (Fig. 23).
(2) Position the waterdam on door inner panel
(Fig. 23).
(3) If removed, install the storage bin panel and
speaker grille on the front door trim panel.
(4) If removed, install the ash receiver tray hous-
ing on the rear door trim panel.
(5) Position the trim panel on the door inner panel
and press the retainers inward.
(6) Install the armrest and window glass regulator
handle. Or (if equipped) the power window switches
and bezel. Tighten the armrest screws to 4 Nzm (34
in-lbs) torque.
(7) Connect the rods to the inside latch release
handle and install the handle. Tighten the screws to
2Nzm (16 in-lbs) torque. For vehicles with power
door locks/windows, connect the wire harness connec-
tor.
Fig. 20 Ash Receiver Tray Housing
Fig. 21 Armrest Upper Retainer Clip and Anchor
Fig. 22 Armrest Support Bracket
Fig. 23 Waterdam Installation
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DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door restraint (check) retaining pin
(Fig. 24) with a punch.
(2) For vehicles equipped with power windows and
power door locks, remove the trim panel and discon-
nect all components. Slide the wire harness out of
the boot and door.
(3) Remove the door hinge bolts, plates and shims
(Fig. 30). Remove the door from the vehicle.
(4) Identify and retain the door hinge plates and
the shims for correct installation (Fig. 30).
Fig. 24 Door Restraint Retaining Pin
Fig. 25 XJ Right Front Door Wire Harness
Connectors
Fig. 26 XJ Right Front Door Wire Harness
ConnectorsÐWith Security Alarm Switch
Fig. 27 XJ Left Front Door Wire Harness Connectors
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INSTALLATION
(1) If a new front door is being installed, coat the
door interior with anti-corrosion wax. Seal the door
flange with sealant (Fig. 31).
(2) Before installing a replacement door, transfer
original window glass, and components to replace-
ment door.
(3) Position the door in the body opening.
(4) Align the door hinges, plates and shims with
bolt holes and install the hinge bolts.
(5) Position the door restraint (check) in the
bracket with the holes aligned and insert the pin.
Tap the pin to seat it in the bracket.
(6) Align/adjust the door as necessary. Tighten the
hinge bolts to 35 Nzm (26 ft-lbs) torque.
(7) Apply general purpose sealant around the door
hinges/door face mating area (Fig. 31).
(8) Adjust/align the latch striker and latch as nec-
essary.(9) If applicable, route and connect the wire har-
ness connectors.
(10) Install the door waterdam (if removed), trim
panel, armrest and regulator handle.
Fig. 32 Front Door Without Power Windows
Fig. 31 Replacement Door Preparation
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Fig. 33 Front Door With Power Windows
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Fig. 34 Rear Door Without Power Windows
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