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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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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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(6) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Figs. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR WINDOW GLASS
ADJUSTMENT
One adjustment location provides amount of effort
required to raise and lower the door window glass.
The door window glass division channel is adjustable
fore and aft at the lower attaching location.
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Figs. 8 and 10).
(2) Loosen channel lower adjustment screw and
move the division channel fore or aft to obtain the
desired door window glass operation.
Movement of the division channel fore or aft
will decrease or increase the free-play between
the channels.
(3) Tighten the division channel lower adjustment
screw.
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Figs. 8 and 10).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Figs. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the window glass down-stop bumper
(Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the screws that attach the regulator
arm guide to the window glass. Remove the screws,
bushings, nuts and the guide from the glass (Fig. 11).
(4) Lower the window glass to the bottom of the
door.
(5) Remove the division channel upper attaching
screw and the lower adjustment screw. Detach the
front 3 inches of window glass weatherstrip seal from
the door upper frame.
(6) Separate the division channel from the front
window glass rubber seal. Pull the division channel
up and in toward the inside of vehicle.
(7) Raise and tilt the window glass toward the
hinge side of the door and disengage it from the rear
channel.
(8) Pull the window glass up and out of the door
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lower the window glass into the door, while in-
serting the window glass into the front and rear
channels.
(2) Slide the window glass downward to the bottom
of the door panel.
(3) Lower the division channel into the door and
position the window glass securely in the channel.
(4) Install the weatherstrip seal in the upper door
frame and install the upper attaching screw and the
lower adjustment screw.(5) Slide the guide onto the regulator arm and po-
sition the guide on the window glass. Install the re-
taining nuts, bushings and screws (Fig. 12).
(6) Install the window glass down-stop bumper
(Fig. 11).
(7) Test the window operation for proper adjust-
ment.
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR KEY LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Figs. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover screws and remove
the cover (Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the retaining clip and remove lock cyl-
inder-to-latch rod (Fig. 13).
(4) Remove the lock cylinder retainer and the lock
cylinder from the door panel (Figs. 13 and 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lock cylinder in the door panel (Fig.
14).
(2) Install the lock cylinder retainer, the lock cyl-
inder-to-latch rod and the retaining clip (Fig. 13).
(3) Install the door latch cover and the cover
screws (Fig. 11).
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Figs. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR LATCH EXTERNAL RELEASE
HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
from the door inner panel (Figs. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover attaching screws
(Fig. 11).
Fig. 13 Key Lock Cylinder and Door Handle
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(3) Remove the hitch pin and the latch release rod
from the door external handle (Fig. 13).
(4) Close the window completely and tap the han-
dle keepers upward (Fig. 13).
(5) Disconnect the window glass from the regulator
arm guide (Fig. 12).
(6) Remove the division channel upper and lower
attaching screws.
(7) Separate the division channel from the front
window glass weatherstrip seal.
(8) Pull the division channel upward and remove
the window glass from the door.
(9) Remove the keepers from the door handle with
needlenose pliers and remove the handle and gasket
from the door (Figs. 13 and 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the gasket and the door external handle
and slide the keepers into the door handle from the
top (Figs. 13 and 14).
(2) Tap the retainers downward lightly to tighten
the handle.
(3) Install the latch release rod and the hitch pin
and attach the rod to the latch (Fig. 13).
(4) Position the window glass in the door and the
channels.
(5) Install the division channel and the attaching
screws.
(6) Attach the window glass to the regulator arm
guide (Fig. 12).
(7) Install the door latch cover (Fig. 11).
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Figs. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the trim panel and the waterdam from
the door inner panel (Figs. 8 and 10) .
(2) Remove the door latch cover (Fig. 11).
(3) Disconnect the inside release handle-to-latch
rod. Disconnect the lock cylinder-to-latch rod. Discon-
nect the inside lock-to-latch rod. Disconnect the ex-
ternal handle-to-latch rod from the door latch (Fig.
15).
(4) Remove the door latch attaching screws and re-
move the latch from the door (Fig. 15).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the door latch with the attaching screws
(Fig. 15).
(2) Connect the rods to the latch (Fig. 15).
(3) Install the latch cover with the cover screws
(Fig. 11).
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR HINGES
ADJUSTMENT
The doors are adjusted at the hinge attaching loca-
tions on either the body or the door. Enlarged holes
are located in the body (lower hinge only) for fore, aft
and tilt adjustments. Enlarged holes are also located
in the door (upper and lower hinges) for up, down,
fore, aft and tilt adjustments.
Prior to door adjustment or alignment, the door
latch must be removed to allow the door to close
freely and be properly aligned.
The door latch striker should be adjusted in or out
to allow the door latch to be fully engaged. The door
should be flush with the adjacent body panels.
Fig. 15 Latch Removal/installation
Fig. 14 Key Lock Cylinder and Door Handle
Removal/Installation
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INSTALLATION
(1) Apply adhesive to the front, rear and bottom
edges of the door from the beltline downward.
(2) Install the upper front corner of the seal on the
door first using your fingers or a wooden wand to po-
sition the seal in the channel. Place the inner shoul-
der of the seal in the channel-to-window frame above
the beltline.
(3) Force the retainers, starting at the rear edge of
the door, into the door panel holes.
(4) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
around the door.
BELTLINE SEAL REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the beltline weatherstrip seal
(Fig. 17) from the door with a weatherstrip seal re-
moval tool or similar pry tool.
(2) Pry the seal upward to remove it from within
the glass and door panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal between the door panel and
the glass. Force the seal downward with your fingers
to seat it against the glass and panel (Fig. 18).
(2) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
within the door (Fig. 18).
DOOR FRAME GLASS CHANNEL
REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the glass channel (Fig. 17)
from the door with a pry tool.
(2) Pry the seal outward to remove it from the
frame.INSTALLATION
(1) Position the channel in the frame and force it
inward with your fingers to seat it within the frame.
(2) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
within the door frame.
FULL-METAL DOOR SERVICE
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
(1) Open the door.
(2) Remove the door restraint strap from the pin.
(3) Remove the door latch inside release handle
(Fig. 8).
(4) Remove the assist handle (Fig. 8).
(5) Remove the window glass regulator handle
(Fig. 8).
(6) Remove the upper trim panel. Remove the
lower trim panel by detaching the retainers around
the perimeter of the trim panel (Fig. 8).
(7) Remove the waterdam from the door inner
panel (Fig. 10).
(8) Remove the door latch cover plate from the
door inner panel (Fig. 11).
(9) Remove the retaining screws and the door latch
with the rods attached (Fig. 15).
(10) Remove the beltline weatherstrip seals from
the door (Fig. 18).
(11) Remove the window glass from the regulator
arm guide (Fig. 12).
(12) Carefully remove the window glass from the
channel and the door.
(13) Remove the key lock cylinder from the door
(Fig. 14).
(14) Remove the door outside handle keepers, dis-
connect the latch release rod and remove the handle
from the door panel (Fig. 13).
(15) Carefully remove the weatherstrip seal from
door edge (Fig. 18).
(16) Remove the retaining nuts from the door
hinge pins and remove the door from the body (Fig.
16).
(17) Remove the retaining screws and the hinges
from the door panel (Fig. 14).
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
(1) Install the hinges on the door (Fig. 14).
(2) Position the door at the body opening, insert
the hinge pins in the hinge receptacles and install
the retaining nuts (Fig. 16). Tighten the nuts se-
curely.
(3) Install the weatherstrip seal on the door edge
(Fig. 18).
(4) Install the door outside handle and the keepers.
Connect the latch release rod to the handle (Fig. 13).
(5) Install the key lock cylinder (Fig. 14).
(6) Position the window glass in the channel and
the door.
Fig. 18 Beltline Weatherstrip Seals
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(7) Attach the window glass to the regulator arm
guide (Fig. 12).
(8) Install the beltline weatherstrip seals in the
door (Fig. 18).
(9) Position the latch in the door and install the re-
taining screws (Fig. 15). Tighten the screws securely.
(10) Connect the latch rods (Fig. 19). Attach the in-
side release handle securely. Attach the rods to the
latch making sure the lock position of the lock posi-
tion of the latch toggle button are the same (Fig. 20).
The ends of the latch rods are threaded and
the overall length of each rod is adjustable
within the retainer clip. Adjust as necessary.
(11) Install the door latch cover plate on the door
inner panel (Fig. 11).
(12) Install the waterdam on the door inner panel
(Fig. 10).
(13) Install the interior trim panels (Fig. 8).
(14) Install the window regulator handle.
(15) Connect the handle-to-latch rod and the lock-
to-latch rod to the door latch inside release handle
and install the handle (Figs. 19 and 8).
(16) Install the assist handle.
(17) Attach the restraint strap to the pin.
Fig. 20 Latch Rod Positions
Fig. 19 Latch Rod Connections
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