1995 JEEP CHEROKEE torque

(3) Align the trim panel retainers with the holes in
the liftgate inner panel and force the trim panel in-
ward.
(4) Install the screws to attach the panel upper
sides to the liftgate.
LIFTGATE HINGEÐXJ
REMOVAL
It is not necessary to remove the liftgate to replace
one or both hinges.
(1) Remove the liftgate (headliner) upper trim
molding (Fig. 7).
(2) Remove the hinge-to-roof panel nuts (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove the hinge-to-liftgate screws and remove
the hinge from the liftgate (Fig. 9).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the gaskets, shim and hinge on the
liftgate and the roof panel (Fig. 10).
(2) Install and tighten hinge-to-roof panel nuts to 9
Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.(3) Install the liftgate-to-hinge screws. Tighten
screws to 9 Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
(4) Install the liftgate (headliner) upper trim mold-
ing (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7 Liftgate Upper Trim Molding
Fig. 8 Liftgate Hinge-To-Roof Panel Nuts
Fig. 9 Liftgate Hinges
Fig. 10 Liftgate Hinge, Gaskets and Shim
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(7) Remove the latch striker screws from the scuff
plate and cross sill (Fig. 16)
(8) Remove the striker and shim from the retainer.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the key lock cylinder. Secure the lock
cylinder with the retainer clip (Fig. 17).
(2) Position the latch in the liftgate.
(3) Connect the latch rod.
(4) Install and tighten the latch screws to 12 Nzm
(110 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Install the striker retainer, shim, striker and
screws in the scuff plate cross sill.
LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD CYLINDERÐXJ
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE A SUPPORT ROD
CYLINDER WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. EACH
SUPPORT ROD PISTON IS OPERATED BY HIGH
PRESSURE GAS. IT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY IF IT IS REMOVED WITH THE
PISTON COMPRESSED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIS-
ASSEMBLE OR REPAIR A SUPPORT ROD CYLIN-
DER.
(1) Open the liftgate.
(2) Support the liftgate in the open position.
(3) Remove the clips that attach the support rod
and cylinder to the ball studs (Fig. 1).
(4) Disconnect the support rod and cylinder from
the ball studs and remove the cylinder from vehicle
(Fig. 2).
(5) De-pressurize the original rod cylinder before
disposal. Refer to the procedure below.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the replacement support rod and cylin-
der to the ball studs.
(2) Secure the support rod and cylinder to the ball
studs with the retainer clips.
(3) Remove the support from the liftgate and test
the operation of the support rod.
Fig. 16 Liftgate Latch Striker
Fig. 17 Liftgate Key Lock Cylinder and Latch
Fig. 1 Support Rod Retainer Clip
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LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER DISPOSALÐ
XJ
WARNING: SAFETY GOGGLES MUST BE WORN
DURING THE DISPOSAL PROCEDURE. THE HIGH
PRESSURE GAS CHARGE IN THE SUPPORT ROD
CYLINDERS WILL BE RELEASED DURING THE
PROCEDURE.
(1) Remove the support rod cylinder(s) from the
liftgate.
(2) Position the support rod cylinder horizontally
in a vise and clamp the cylinder securely.
(3) Wrap the cylinder with 4-5 layers of shop tow-
els.
(4) Measure 1 and 1/2 inches inward from the end
of the cylinder. Mark this location on the towels with
chalk. The cylinder will be punctured at this location
to release the gas charge.
(5) Use a punch and hammer to puncture cylinder.
Force the punch through towels and into the cylinder
with a hammer. Continue striking the punch until
the gas begins to escapebut do not remove the
punch.
(6) Hold the towels and punch in position until all
the gas has escaped. Complete de-pressurization will
require about 4 to 10 seconds. After all the gas has
escaped, slowly remove the punch.
(7) Hold a towel over the hole in cylinder and press
the support rod piston all the way into the cylinder
to purge remaining oil.
(8) Remove the support rod cylinder from the vise
and discard it.
(9) If both support rod cylinders are being re-
placed, repeat this procedure for the remaining cylin-
der.
LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD BALL STUD
REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Open the liftgate.
(2) Support the liftgate in the open position.
(3) Remove the retainer clip that attaches the sup-
port rod and cylinder to the ball stud.
(4) Disconnect the support rod from the ball stud.
(5) Remove the ball stud from the liftgate with a
T-30 Torx-head socket wrench (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the replacement ball stud in the liftgate
with a T-30 Torx-head socket wrench. Tighten the
ball stud to 7 Nzm (62 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Connect the support rod to the ball stud.
(3) Secure the support rod to the ball stud with the
clip.
(4) Remove the support from the liftgate and test
the operation of support rod.
LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENTÐXJ
SERVICE INFORMATION
The position of the liftgate can be adjusted upward
or downward, and inward or outward by the use of
hinge shims. The liftgate stop bumpers must also be
adjusted if liftgate hinges are adjusted. The inward/
outward position of each stop bumper is adjusted by
the use of shims (Fig. 4).
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
(1) To move the position of the liftgate inward or
outward, remove or add shims between the hinge-
halves and liftgate.
(2) To move the position of the liftgate upward or
downward, remove or add shims between the hinge-
halves and roof panel.
Fig. 2 Support Rod, Retainer Clips and Ball Studs
Fig. 3 Support Rod Ball Studs
JDOORSÐXJ 23 - 63

STATIONARY WINDOW GLASS
INDEX
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Interior Rearview MirrorÐXJ Removal and
Installation............................. 66
Interior Rearview Mirror Support Bracket
ReplacementÐXJ Preparation and Installation . . . 66
Description and Operation.......... ..........67
InstallationÐShort Method.......... ..........69
InstallationÐExtended Method........ ........71Rear Door Stationary Window Glass...... ......72
Rear Quarter Vent Window GlassÐXJ Removal
and Installation............. .............73
Rear Quarter Window Glass/Rear Quarter Plastic
InsertÐXJ Removal and Installation..... .....73
INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORÐXJ
MIRROR REMOVAL
(1) Loosen the mirror base-to-bracket setscrew
(Fig. 1).
(2) Slide the mirror base upward and off the sup-
port bracket (Fig. 2).
MIRROR INSTALLATION
(1) Slide the mirror base onto the support bracket
(Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten setscrew because
glass chipping or breakage could result.
(2) Tighten the setscrew to 1 Nzm (9 in-lbs) torque
(Fig. 1).
INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SUPPORT
BRACKET REPLACEMENTÐXJ
PREPARATION
(1) Mark reference lines for the mirror support bracket
on the outside of windshield glass with a wax pencil.
(2) If the vinyl pad remained on the windshield
glass, soften and remove it with a heat gun.
(3) Clean the support bracket surface area on the
glass. Use a mild abrasive cleaning powder on a cloth
saturated with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
(4) Lightly sand the contact surface on the support
bracket with fine grit sandpaper. Wipe bracket con-
tact surface clean with a paper towel and alcohol.
Fig. 1 Interior Rearview Mirror Setscrew
Removal/Installation
Fig. 2 Interior Rearview Mirror Removal/Installation
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Publication No. 81-370-5146
TSB 26-05-95 July, 1995

INSTALLATIONÐXJ VEHICLES
(1) Install frame reinforcement brackets, if re-
moved. Slide the brackets through the vehicle rear
sill openings and hold in position on the frame sills
with blind rivets (Fig. 6).(2) Place hitch on a lifting device. Raise, position
hitch at the proper location for installation on vehicle
and support it.
(3) If equipped, position fuel tank skid plate on ve-
hicle frame sills.
(4) Loosely install the bolts to attach the towing
tube (and the skid plate) to frame sills and reinforce-
ment brackets.
(5) Position the plate bracket and install the at-
taching bolts through the vehicle rear crossmember.
(6) Tighten all bolts/nuts to the specified torque:
²Towing tube-to-reinforcement bracket bolt, 50 Nzm
(37 ft. lbs.).
²Plate bracket-to-rear crossmember nut, 52 Nzm (40
ft. lbs.).
(7) Remove the lift/support and, if removed, attach
the trailer wire harness connector to the hitch.
Fig. 6 Reinforcement Bracket and Hitch Installation
Fig. 5 Trailer Tow Wire Harness Connector
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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
JINTERIOR COMPONENTSÐXJ 23 - 81

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
JINTERIOR COMPONENTSÐXJ 23 - 83