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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the grille panel on the vehicle.
(2) Connect the marker, park and headlamp wire
harness connectors.
(3) Connect the radiator support rods with the re-
taining brackets (Fig. 9).
(4) Attach the grille panel to the front crossmem-
ber.
(5) Install the grille panel-to-front fender bolts
(Fig. 7). Tighten the retaining screws to 27 Nzm (20
ft-lbs) torque.
(6) Install the air intake adapters on the grille
panel (Fig. 6). Tighten the retaining screws to 3 Nzm
(25 in-lbs) torque.
(7) Install the P/S fluid reservoir on the grille
panel (Fig. 5). Tighten the retaining screws to 8 Nzm
(72 in-lbs) torque.
(8) If equipped, install the A/C condenser on the
grille panel (Fig. 4). Tighten the retaining screws to 2
Nzm (20 in-lbs) torque. Connect the high pressure
hose at the sight glass connection and at the com-
pressor.
(9) Install the radiator and shroud on the grille
panel (Fig. 3). Tighten the retaining screws to 15
Nzm (132 in-lbs) torque.
(10) Install the front crossmember cover.
(11) If removed, install the grille applique (Fig. 8).
(12) Evacuate and charge the A/C system.
HOODÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the hood.
(2) Disconnect the underhood lamp wire harness
connector (Fig. 10).(3) Mark the position of the hinges on the hood for
installation alignment reference (Fig. 11).
(4) Remove the hinge attaching screws and remove
the hood (Fig. 11).
(5) If the hood must be replaced, remove and
transfer the insulator panel, hinges, latches,
bumpers, brackets, footman loop, hood lamp, support
rod, and safety latch to the replacement hood (Fig.
12).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the hood on the vehicle and install the
hinge attaching screws.
(2) Align the hinges with the installation reference
marks on the hood and tighten the hinge screws se-
curely.
(3) Connect the underhood lamp wire harness con-
nector (Fig. 10).
(4) Close the hood.
HOOD ALIGNMENTÐYJ
The hood hinge attaching screw holes are oversized
to facilitate hood adjustment movement.
(1) Loosen the hinge attaching screws.
(2) Move the hood in the direction(s) required for
correct alignment.
(3) Tighten the hinge attaching screws.
HOOD INSULATOR PANELÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the hood.
(2) Remove the insulator panel retainers (Fig. 13).
(3) Remove the insulator panel from the hood.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the insulator panel on the hood.
(2) Install the insulator panel retainers.
(3) Remove the support rod and close the hood.
Fig. 9 Radiator Support Rods
Fig. 10 Underhood Lamp
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Fig. 11 Hood and Components
Fig. 12 Safety Latch and Support Rod
Fig. 13 Hood Insulator Panel
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HOOD SAFETY LATCHÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the hood.
(2) Remove the latch retaining screws from the
grille panel (Fig. 14).
(3) Remove the latch from the grille panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the latch on the grille panel (Fig. 14).
(2) Install the latch retaining screws.
(3) Remove the support rod and close the hood.
COWL WEATHERSTRIP SEALÐYJ
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(1) Carefully separate the seal from the cowl/dash
panel flange (Fig. 15).
(2) Position the seal on the cowl/dash panel flange
(Fig. 15) and press it against the panel edge.
COWL GRILLE AND SCREENÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach the cowl air in-
take grille to the cowl and to the air intake duct (Fig.
16).(2) Remove the grille and screen from the cowl
(Fig. 16).INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cowl screen and grille on the cowl.
(2) Attach the grille and screen to the cowl and the
air intake duct with the screws (Fig. 16).
Fig. 14 Hood Safety Latch Removal/Installation
Fig. 15 Cowl Weatherstrip Seal
Fig. 16 Cowl Grille Removal/Installation
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BATTERY TRAYÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cables from the battery and power
distribution center (Fig. 1).
(2) Remove the retaining nuts and the battery
holddown bracket from the holddown J-bolts (Fig. 2).
(3) Remove the battery from the tray.
(4) Remove the retaining screws, the support
bracket and the PDC from the battery tray (Fig. 3).
(5) Remove the nuts that attach the battery tray to
the cowl panel (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove the screws that attach the support
brackets to the fender inner panel.
(7) Remove the screw that attaches the brace to
the battery tray (Fig. 2).
(8) Remove the battery tray from the vehicle (Fig.
2).
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the J-bolts on the battery
tray.
(2) Position the battery tray on the cowl panel with
the studs inserted in the holes.
(3) Attach the battery tray to the cowl panel studs
with the attaching nuts.Tighten the nuts on the
studs to 4 Nzm (35 in-lbs) torque.
(4) Install the screw that attaches the brace to the
battery tray. Tighten the screw to 18 Nzm (156 in-lbs)
torque.
(5) Install the screws that attach the support
brackets to the fender inner panel. Tighten the
screws to 18 Nzm (156 in-lbs) torque.(6) Install the support bracket and PDC on the
battery tray. Tighten the screws to 18 Nzm (156 in-
lbs) torque.
(7) Install the battery in the tray.
(8) Position the holddown bracket over the J-bolts.
(9) Install the retaining nuts on the J-bolts.
Tighten the nuts to 4 Nzm (35 in-lbs) torque.
(10) Remove the cables from the battery and power
distribution center.
FENDERSÐYJ
SERVICE INFORMATION
YJ fenders are comprised of the fender outer panel,
the fender inner panel, the front and rear support
brackets, and the splash shields (Fig. 4).
Fig. 1 Battery and PDC Cables
Fig. 2 Battery Tray Removal/Installation
Fig. 3 PDC and Bracket Removal/Installation
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REMOVAL
(1) As applicable, remove or disconnect all compo-
nents attached to the fender inner panel.
(2) Left fender:
²Remove the air cleaner housing and support
bracket from the fender inner panel (Fig. 5 and 6).
Fig. 4 Fender Components
Fig. 5 Air Cleaner Housing and Radiator Baffle
Adapter Fender
Fig. 6 Air Cleaner Housing and Support Bracket
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²Remove the horn from the fender inner panel (Fig.
7).
²Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir and
coolant reserve bottle from the fender inner panel
(Fig. 8 and 9).(4) Right fender:
²Remove the jack and related tools from the jack
storage tray (Fig. 10).
²Remove the jack storage tray and A/C receiver/
drier from the fender inner panel (Fig. 11).
Fig. 7 Horn Removal/Installation
Fig. 8 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Fig. 9 Coolant Reserve Bottle
Fig. 10 Jack and Related Tools
Fig. 11 Jack Storage Tray and A/C Receiver/Drier
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²Remove the radio antenna (if equipped) from the
fender outer panel (Fig. 12 and 13).
(5) Disconnect the side marker lamp wire harness
bulb socket and the hood holddown clamp (Fig. 14).
(6) Remove the screws that attach the battery tray
support brackets to the right fender inner panel.
(7) Remove the fender front attaching bolts/nuts
and brackets from the grille panel (Fig. 15).
(8) Remove the splash shields from the fender.
(9) Remove the bolts that attach the fender and
rear supports to the cowl panel (Fig. 15).
(10) Pull the fender outward and lift it from the
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fender and rear support brackets
at the vehicle body and install the attaching washers
and bolts (Fig. 15). Tighten the bolts and nuts to 18
Nzm (156 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Install the fender front attaching bolts/nuts.
Tighten the bolts and nuts to 18 Nzm (156 in-lbs)
torque.(3) Install the splash shields with the serrated re-
tainers (Fig. 16).
(4) Install the battery tray support bracket-to-right
fender inner panel screws. Tighten the screws to 18
Nzm (156 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Connect the side marker lamp wire harness
connector and the hood holddown clamp.
(6) Connect the radio antenna, if equipped.
(7) Install/connect all the components removed/dis-
connected from the fender inner panel.
Fig. 12 Radio Antenna
Fig. 13 Radio Antenna Cable
Fig. 14 Hood Holddown Clamp and Side Marker
Lamp
Fig. 15 Fender Front and Rear Attaching Bolts/Nuts
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(8) Left fender:
²Install the air cleaner housing and support bracket
on the fender inner panel.
²Install the horn on the fender inner panel.
²Install the windshield washer fluid reservoir and
coolant reserve bottle on the fender inner panel.
(9) Right fender:
²Install the jack storage tray and A/C receiver/drier
on the fender inner panel.
²Install the jack and related tools in the jack stor-
age tray (Fig. 17).
FENDER FLAREÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the side marker lamp lens and discon-
nect the wire harness bulb socket.(2) Remove the serrated retainers, screws and
plastic nuts that attach the flare to the front fender
or rear wheelhouse (Fig. 18 and 19).
(3) Remove the flare and clean the contact surface
on the body.
(4) Inspect the flare serrated retainers and plastic
nuts. Replace any hardware that is loose or damaged.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the contact surface on the flare and posi-
tion it on the front fender or wheelhouse.
(2) Install the flare serrated retainers, screws and
nuts. Tighten the screw at the lower molding to 11
Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque. Tighten the upper screws to
11 Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque.
Fig. 16 Fender Splash Shields
Fig. 17 Jack Installation
Fig. 18 Front Fender Flare and Side Step Molding
Fig. 19 Rear Flare and license Plate Bracket
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