
INTERIOR COMPONENTS
INDEX
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Assist HandleÐXJ........................ 89
B/C-Pillar and Liftgate Pillar Trim CoversÐXJ.... 88
Bucket Seat Cushion and CoverÐXJ........... 81
Bucket Seat PlatformÐXJ................... 82
Bucket Seatback Cover and FrameÐXJ........ 81
Cargo BarrierÐXJ........................ 101
Cargo LampÐXJ......................... 94
Carpets and Floor MatsÐXJ................. 99
Dome LampÐXJ......................... 93
Front Bucket SeatsÐXJ.................... 81
Front Carpet/MatÐXJ...................... 99
Front Inner Scuff Plate/Cowl Side Trim PanelÐXJ . 86
Front Shoulder Belt/BuckleÐXJ............... 90
Full Floor ConsoleÐXJ..................... 95
HeadlinerÐXJ............................ 92
I/P Ash Receiver Tray LampÐXJ.............. 80
Instrument Cluster BezelÐXJ................ 80
Interior Trim Panels and Scuff PlatesÐXJ....... 84
Jack StorageÐXJ......................... 97
Keyless Entry ReceiverÐXJ................. 93Mini-Console with Floor ShiftÐXJ............. 94
Mini-Floor ConsoleÐXJ..................... 94
Outer Scuff PlatesÐXJ..................... 89
Overhead ConsoleÐXJ..................... 93
Parking Brake Handle CoverÐXJ............. 94
Quarter and Wheelhouse Trim PanelsÐXJ...... 87
Quarter Trim Panel ExtensionÐXJ............. 87
Rear Carpet/MatÐXJ..................... 100
Rear Seat Cushion CoverÐXJ............... 82
Rear Seat CushionÐXJ.................... 82
Rear Seatback CoverÐXJ................... 84
Rear Seatback Latch Striker and BumperÐXJ.... 84
Rear SeatbackÐXJ........................ 83
Rear Shoulder/Lap Belt/BuckleÐXJ............ 91
Sound BarÐXJ........................... 94
Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown and Floor
BracketsÐXJ........................... 98
SunvisorsÐXJ........................... 93
Windshield Side MoldingÐXJ................ 86
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEZELÐXJ
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.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the bezel on the upper instrument
panel and engage it with the U-clips.
(2) Install the bezel retaining screws. Tighten thescrews with 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.
For service procedures regarding individual I/P
components refer to Group 8, Electrical.
I/P ASH RECEIVER TRAY LAMPÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the ash receiver tray from instrument
panel (Fig. 2).
(2) Remove the lamp retaining screw from the ash
receiver tray cavity (Fig. 3).
(3) Disconnect the lamp wire harness connector
and remove the lamp from the instrument panel.
Fig. 1 Instrument Bezel Removal/Installation
Fig. 2 Ash Receiver Tray
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lamp under the instrument panel
and connect the lamp wire harness connector.
(2) Install the lamp retaining screw in the ash re-
ceiver tray cavity.
(3) Install the ash receiver tray in the instrument
panel.
FRONT BUCKET SEATSÐXJ
REMOVAL
Bucket seat platforms are attached to the floor
panel with bolts (Fig. 1).
(1) Remove seat frame bolts.
(2) For power seats, disconnect wire harness con-
nector.
(3) Separate seat from floor panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seat on floor panel.
(2) Install seat frame bolts. Tighten to 32 Nzm (24
ft-lbs) torque.(3) For power seats, connect wire harness connec-
tor.
BUCKET SEAT CUSHION AND COVERÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat from vehicle (Fig. 1). If neces-
sary, refer to removal procedure.
(2) Remove seat trim cover.
(3) Remove wire support rod and rear carpet seat
track cover, and flap retainer.
(4) For power seats, remove control housing from
seat cushion.
(5) Unclip skirt from seat cushion and seat frame.
(6) Remove seat cushion cover retaining screws
and wire rods from cushion cover. Remove cover from
cushion frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install seat cushion cover on cushion frame. In-
stall wire rods and retaining screws. Tighten screws
to2Nzm (13 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Install cushion and retaining screws on seat
frame.
(3) Clip skirt onto seat cushion and seat frame.
(4) For power seats, install control housing on seat
cushion. Tighten screws to 2 Nzm (13 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Install rear carpet seat track cover and support
rod and flap retainer.
(6) Install seat trim cover and screws onto seat
platform.
(7) Install seat in vehicle (Fig. 1). If necessary, re-
fer to removal procedure.
BUCKET SEATBACK COVER AND FRAMEÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat from vehicle. If necessary, refer to
removal procedure.
(2) Remove seat cushion from frame. If necessary,
refer to removal procedure.
(3) If equipped, remove headrest. Twist knob under
headrest and pull up and out of cylinders in seat-
back.
(4) Remove headrest latch release lever bezel from
seatback.
(5) Squeeze plastic retainers together. Detach
lower flap from front of cover.
(6) Remove cover retainer clips and remove cover
from seatback.
(7) For power seats, remove retaining screws and
remove the seat control from seat track/platform.
(8) Remove retaining screws and nuts. Remove
seat frame from seat track/platform.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seat frame on seat track/platform. In-
stall retaining screws and nuts.
Fig. 3 Ash Receiver Tray Lamp
Fig. 1 Bucket Seat
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(2) For power seats, position seat control on seat
track/platform. Install retaining screws. Tighten
screws securely.
(3) Position cover on seatback. Install cover re-
tainer clips.
(4) Attach cover bottom elastic band or attach Vel-
cro flap to front of cover.
(5) Install seatback insert.
(6) Install headrest latch release lever bezel.
(7) Install headrest by pushing it down into seat-
back cylinders.
(8) Install cushion on frame. If necessary, refer to
installation procedure.
(9) Install seat in the vehicle. If necessary, refer to
the installation procedure.
(10) For power seats, test seat operation.
BUCKET SEAT PLATFORMÐXJ
REPLACEMENT
Bucket seat platforms are not repairable. If the
seat platform is damaged, replace platform as a unit.
REAR SEAT CUSHIONÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the seat cushion at the rear by pull-
ing upward on the release strap (Fig. 1).
(2) Tilt the seat cushion forward.
(3) Disengage the seat cushion latch with the re-
lease lever (Fig. 2 and 3). Separate the right side
latch and then the left side seat bracket from the
floor anchor bolts, and remove the cushion from the
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat cushion in the vehicle (Fig. 3).
(2) Insert the left pivot in the anchor grommet.
(3) Force the right side latch onto the anchor bolt
and pivot the seat cushion to the horizontal position.
(4) Lock the seat cushion in-place by pressing
firmly on the center of the cushion until the latch en-
gages.
REAR SEAT CUSHION COVERÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat cushion from the vehicle.
(2) Remove the cover side, front and rear retaining
clips from the wire retainers with an appropriate re-
moval tool (Fig. 4).
(3) Remove the serrated retainers from the front
ends of the cover with a trim panel removal tool (Fig.
5).
(4) Remove the seat cover from the cushion.Fig. 1 Seat Cushion Disengagement At Rear
Fig. 2 Seat Cushion Disengagement At Front
Fig. 3 Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the replacement cover on the cushion.
(2) Compress the cover and attach the retaining
clips to the front and rear wire retainers.
(3) Install the serrated retainers at the ends of the
cover.
(4) Install the seat cushion in the vehicle. If neces-
sary, refer to the installation procedure.
REAR SEATBACKÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the seat cushion at the rear by pull-
ing upward on the release strap (Fig. 6)
(2) Tilt the seat cushion forward.
(3) Remove the shoulder/lap belt buckles from the
elastic straps.(4) Release the seatback latch from the striker.
(5) Remove the pivot bolts and the washers from
the wheelhouse panel anchors (Fig. 7).
(6) Tilt the seatback forward, lift it upward and re-
move it from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seatback in the vehicle.
(2) Install the pivot bolts and the washerÐright
side only. Tighten the bolts with 45 Nzm (33 ft-lbs)
torque.
(3) Engage the seatback latch with the striker.
(4) Insert the shoulder/lap belt buckles in the elas-
tic straps.
(5) Pivot the seat cushion to the horizontal position
and lock the it in-place by pressing firmly on the cen-
ter of the cushion until the latch engages.
Fig. 4 Seat Cushion Cover Retaining Clip Removal
Fig. 5 Seat Cushion Cover Retaining Clip Removal
Fig. 6 Seat Cushion Disengagement
Fig. 7 Rear Seatback Removal/Installation
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REAR SEATBACK LATCH STRIKER AND BUMPERÐ
XJ
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the seat cushion at the rear by pull-
ing upward on the release strap.
(2) Tilt the seat cushion forward.
(3) Release the seatback latch from the striker.
(4) Tilt the seatback forward for access to the
striker bracket.
(5) Remove the retaining screws and the latch
striker bracket from the trim panel (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the latch striker bracket on the trim
panel and install the retaining screws. Tighten the
screws with 6 Nzm (50 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Engage the seatback latch with the striker.
(3) Pivot the seat cushion to the horizontal position
and lock the it in-place by pressing firmly on the cen-
ter of the cushion until the latch engages.
REAR SEATBACK COVERÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seatback from the vehicle.
(2) Remove the seatback latch release handle and
bezel from the seatback.
(3) Disengage the cover zipper and J-rail retainer.
Remove the cover from the seatback pad (Fig. 9).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the replacement cover on the seatback.
(2) Attach the cover J-rail retainer clip to the
frame/panel edge and engage the cover zipper.
(3) Install the seat latch release bezel and handle
on the cover and pad.
(4) Install the seatback in the vehicle.
INTERIOR TRIM PANELS AND SCUFF PLATESÐXJ
The XJ interior trim panels, moldings and inner
scuff plate are illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. Most of
the components are attached with either push-in
screws or Phillips-head screws. Retainer clips are
used to attach the rear quarter trim panels.
CAUTION: Do not remove trim panels/moldings
without first removing the overlapping panels, inte-
rior lamps, and other components. To avoid damag-
ing the panels, ensure that all the screws and clips
are removed before attempting to remove a trim
panel/molding.
Fig. 8 Seatback Latch Striker Bracket Removal/
Installation
Fig. 9 Seatback Cover Removal
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EXTERIOR COMPONENTS
INDEX
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Battery TrayÐYJ......................... 110
Body Side Step MoldingÐYJ................ 115
Body Stripes/DecalsÐYJ................... 116
Cowl Grille and ScreenÐYJ................ 109
Cowl Weatherstrip SealÐYJ................ 109
Exterior Nameplates (Adhesive-Backed)ÐYJ.... 120
External Spare/Wheel Tire CarrierÐYJ........ 133
Fender FlareÐYJ........................ 114
Fender Inner Splash ShieldsÐYJ............. 116
Fender Splash ApronsÐYJ................. 115
FendersÐYJ............................ 110
Fuel Filler Protector/NozzleÐYJ............. 121
Half Metal Door Mirror (External)ÐYJ......... 121
Hard Top Liftgate GlassÐYJ................ 124
Hard Top RepairÐYJ..................... 127
Hard Top Roof VentÐYJ................... 127
Hard TopÐYJ........................... 126Hood AlignmentÐYJ...................... 107
Hood Insulator PanelÐYJ.................. 107
Hood Safety LatchÐYJ.................... 109
HoodÐYJ.............................. 107
Liftgate Glass Weatherstrip Seal ReplacementÐYJ. 125
Radiator Grille AppliqueÐYJ................ 104
Soft Top Service InformationÐYJ............. 127
Soft Top ServiceÐYJ..................... 129
Sport BarÐYJ........................... 132
Tailgate AdjustmentÐYJ................... 121
Tailgate HingeÐYJ....................... 121
Tailgate Latch and Release HandleÐYJ........ 122
Tailgate Latch StrikerÐYJ.................. 123
Tailgate Lock CylinderÐYJ................. 122
Tailgate Weatherstrip SealÐYJ.............. 123
TailgateÐYJ............................ 121
Wheelhouse Splash LinersÐYJ.............. 115
RADIATOR GRILLE APPLIQUEÐYJ
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).
Fig. 1 Grille Applique, Headlamp Bezel and Grille Panel
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FENDER INNER SPLASH SHIELDSÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the splash shield retainers from the
cowl panel and inner fender panel (Fig. 23).
(2) Remove the splash shields from the inner
fender and cowl panel (Fig. 23).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the splash shields on the inner fender
panel rear flange and on the cowl panel extension.
(2) Install the splash shield retainers.
BODY STRIPES/DECALSÐYJ
YJ body stripes and decals are durable tape
stripes/decals with a adhesive backing.
REPAIR
Small nicks, scratches can be touched-up with
paint. A correct color match can be obtained by
blending small amounts of appropriate paint colors.
To eliminate blisters and air bubbles in a body
stripe/decal, pierce them with a needle or pin. Force
the trapped air out of the hole.
A heat gun can also be used to remove small wrin-
kles and irregularities in a stripe/decal.
REQUIREMENTS
Body stripe/decal replacement because of collision
damage requires that the metal repair and paint re-
finish be completed first.
Fig. 22 Wheelhouse Liner, Splash Shield and Splash Aprons
Fig. 23 Fender Inner Splash Shields
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The work area temperature should be between
18ÉC (65ÉF) and 32ÉC (90ÉF).A tape stripe/decal
should not be replaced if the work area temper-
ature is less than 18ÉC (65ÉF).
The following equipment and material are neces-
sary for body stripe/decal removal and installation:
²Commercial tape stripe/decal removal solution.
²Commercial adhesive removal solution.
²Liquid dish detergent (for the wetting solution).
²Mixture of wetting solution.
²Commercial wax and silicone removal solution.
²Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
²Small squeegee (plastic or hard rubber).
²Water bucket and sponge.
²Clean wiping rags or paper towels.
²Heat gun (or infra-red heat bulb).
²Wax pencil.
²Sharp knife, single edge razor blade or X-acto
knife.
²Pair of scissors.
²Needle or pin.
A wetting solution assures a better bond between
the painted surface of the body and the tape stripe/
decal. Prepare a supply of wetting solution by mixing
two or three teaspoons of dish detergent with 1 gal-
lon of water.Do not use soap.
Too much detergent will reduce the effective-
ness of the mixture.
REMOVAL
The key to successful tape stripe/decal re-
moval is to apply heat to area and slowly peel
stripe/decal from panel.
(1) Clean the repaired surface, adjacent panels and
door openings as necessary.
(2) Start at one end of the tape stripe/decal and
apply heat with a heat gun. Slowly peel the stripe/
decal from the panel by pulling it back.Do not pull
the tape stripe/decal outward from the panel.
WARNING: USE THE TAPE STRIPE/DECAL RE-
MOVAL SOLUTION IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA
ONLY.
(3) A commercial tape stripe/decal removal solution
can be used for stripe/decal removal at areas where a
heat gun is ineffective:
²mask-off the body panel area surrounding the tape
stripe/decal (Fig. 1).
²Move the removal solution spray back and forth
across the complete length of the stripe/decal with a
smooth, steady motion.
²Ensure that the complete stripe/decal is covered
with the solution.
²Allow the stripe/decal removal solution to remain
on the stripe/decal for 20 minutes.²After 20 minutes, peel stripe/decal away from the
flange and, starting at a corner, peel the stripe/decal
from the body (Fig. 2).
²If there is difficulty with peeling stripe/decal away
from body use a squeegee for stripe/decal removal
(Fig. 3).
²With the stripe/decal removed, scrape all the
stripe/decal removal solution from the panel surface
before proceeding.
WARNING: USE THE ADHESIVE REMOVAL SOLU-
TION IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA ONLY.
(4) After the stripe/decal is removed, remove any
adhesive remaining on body with a removal solution.
(5) After 3 to 5 minutes, use a squeegee to remove
adhesive (Fig. 4).
(6) Remove the masking tape and mask from the
panel.
(7) Wipe the panel with a cloth with a general pur-
pose cleaning solution.
Fig. 1 Stripe/Decal Removal Solution Application
Fig. 2 Body Stripe/Decal Removal
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