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(3) Attach the hoses to the tubes with clamps.
Tighten the clamp screws to 4 Nzm (35 in-lbs) torque.
(4) Install the cap on nozzle.
(5) Install the fuel filler hose splash shield on the
quarter inner panel and frame rail.
(6) Install the fuel filler door on the quarter panel.
FUEL FILLER DOOR BUMPERSÐXJ
REPLACEMENT
(1) Grasp the bumper (Fig. 23) with pliers and pull
outward to remove it from the hole.
²It may be necessary to remove the door (Fig. 24) to
replace the door-stop bumper.
(2) Insert bumpers in the holes and force them in-
ward until they are seated in the holes.
EXTERNAL MIRRORSÐXJ
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service procedures for all external rear view mir-
rors are below.
REMOTE AND POWER/MANUAL MIRRORS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel.
(2) Remove the mirror inside trim cover screw (Fig.
1).
Fig. 21 Fuel Filler Nozzle/TubeÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 22 Fuel Filler Nozzle/Tube Removal/
InstallationÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 23 Fuel Filler Door Bumpers
Fig. 24 Fuel Filler Door-Stop Bumper
Fig. 1 Remote MirrorsÐPower/Manual
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(3) For power/manual mirrors, remove the inside
trim cover.
(4) For remote control mirrors, loosen the toggle
control setscrew (Fig. 2).
(5) For remote control mirrors, remove the inside
trim cover (Fig. 3).
(6) Remove the mirror screws.
(7) Remove the mirror from the door. Refer to
Group 8, Electrical.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mirror adjacent to the vent win-
dow.
(2) Install the mirror screws. Tighten the screws
securely.
(3) For remote mirrors, position the inside trim
cover over the toggle control and tighten the set-
screw.
(4) Install the inside trim cover.
(5) Install the inside trim cover screw.
(6) Install the door trim panel.
LUGGAGE RACKÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the slide rail screws (Fig. 4).
(2) Remove the luggage rack from the roof.
The skid strips are attached to the roof panel
with adhesive.
(3) Loosen each skid strip with a heat gun.
(4) Lift one edge of each skid strip with a putty
knife and peel it from the roof panel.
(5) Remove the original adhesive from the roof
with an adhesive removal solution.
(6) If the original skid strips are installed, remove
all the original adhesive from them.
Fig. 2 Remote Mirror Toggle Control Set Screw
Fig. 3 Trim Covers Without External Mirror
Fig. 4 Luggage Rack
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install 3M 06379 double-sided tape, or an
equivalent on skid strips.
(2) Remove the backing from the double-sided
tape, align each skid strip on the roof, and position it
on the roof panel (Fig. 5).
(3) Verify that each skid strip is properly aligned.
(4) Press each skid strip onto the roof panel with a
roller (or use hand pressure).
To prevent water leaks, apply 3M Drip-Chek
Sealant, or equivalent.
(5) Position the luggage rack on the roof with the
screw holes aligned.
(6) Install and tighten the slide rail screws to 3
Nzm (28 in-lbs) torque.
Fig. 5 Skid Strip Installation
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DOORS
INDEX
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Door Alignment AdjustmentÐMajor............ 41
Door Alignment AdjustmentÐMinor............ 37
Door Edge Guard/Edge Protector StripÐXJ...... 54
Door External HandleÐXJ................... 48
Door Hinge/Hinge Pin ReplacementÐXJ........ 52
Door Inside Latch Release and Lock RodsÐXJ . . . 50
Door Key Lock CylinderÐXJ................. 47
Door Latch AdjustmentÐXJ.................. 48
Door LatchÐXJ.......................... 49
Door Removal/InstallationÐXJ............... 35
Door Restraint ReplacementÐXJ............. 41
Door Trim PanelÐXJ...................... 31
Door Window Exterior MoldingsÐXJ........... 54
Door Window Glass and Door Opening
Weatherstrip SealsÐXJ................... 55
Front Door Spacer BlocksÐTwo-Door Vehicles . . . 53
Front Door Window Glass RegulatorÐXJ........ 42Front Door Window GlassÐXJ............... 43
Liftgate AdjustmentÐXJ.................... 63
Liftgate HingeÐXJ........................ 60
Liftgate Latch/Key Lock Cylinder/StrikerÐXJ..... 61
Liftgate License Plate Lamp HousingÐXJ....... 65
Liftgate License Plate Screw Anchor and BumperÐXJ.65
Liftgate Opening Weatherstrip SealÐXJ........ 64
Liftgate Support Rod Ball Stud ReplacementÐXJ . 63
Liftgate Support Rod Cylinder DisposalÐXJ...... 63
Liftgate Support Rod CylinderÐXJ............. 62
Liftgate Trim PanelÐXJ..................... 59
LiftgateÐXJ............................. 58
Rear Door Stationary Window GlassÐXJ........ 46
Rear Door Window Glass RegulatorÐXJ........ 44
Rear Door Window GlassÐXJ................ 45
Service Information........................ 30
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.
Fig. 1 Front Door Trim Panel
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²Rear doors.
²Window glass regulators.
²Key lock cylinders.
²Door half-hinges.
²Liftgate.
²Liftgate hinges.
²Liftgate gas support rod cylinders.
²Rocker panel seals.
²Moldings/weatherstrip seals.DOOR TRIM PANELÐXJ
SERVICE INFORMATION
All attached components can be removed from door
trim panels (Fig. 1 and 2).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door inside latch release handle
screws (Fig. 3 and 4).
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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(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 (Fig. 8 and
9).
(5) Pull armrest straight outward from panel and
remove.
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
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(6) Remove the trim panel fasteners from door inner
panel with a pry tool (use special tool C-4829) (Fig. 10).
(8) Remove the trim panel from door (Fig. 11).(9) If necessary, remove the waterdam from the
door (Fig. 12, 13, 14 and 15).
Fig. 9 XJ Rear Door Armrest Removal/Installation
Fig. 10 Detaching Trim Panel Push-In Fasteners
Fig. 11 Front and Rear Door Trim Panels
Fig. 12 Front Door Waterdam
Fig. 13 Rear Door Waterdam
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(10) If necessary, remove the storage bin panel and
speaker grille from the front door trim panel (Fig.
16).
(11) If necessary, remove the ash receiver tray
housing from the rear door trim panel (Fig. 17).(12) If necessary, replace the armrest upper re-
tainer clip, retainer clip anchor and armrest support
bracket (Fig. 18 and 19).
INSTALLATION
(1) If door waterdam was removed, apply sealant
to the edges before installing.
Fig. 14 Latch Release and Lock Rod Waterdam
Fig. 15 Power Switch Waterdam
Fig. 16 Storage Bin Panel and Speaker Grille
Fig. 17 Ash Receiver Tray Housing
Fig. 18 Armrest Upper Retainer Clip and Anchor
Fig. 19 Armrest Support Bracket
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