2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE interior

INTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL.............................69
INSTALLATION.........................69
ASSIST HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................70
INSTALLATION.........................70
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................70
INSTALLATION.........................70
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................71
INSTALLATION.........................71
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - FRONT CARPET............71
REMOVAL - CARGO AREA CARPET.......71
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT CARPET.........71
INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA CARPET . . . 72
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL.............................72
INSTALLATION.........................72
C-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL.............................72
INSTALLATION.........................72
DOOR SILL SCUFF PLATE
REMOVAL.............................74
INSTALLATION.........................74
DOOR SILL TRIM
REMOVAL.............................74INSTALLATION.........................74
D-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL.............................75
INSTALLATION.........................75
FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL.............................76
INSTALLATION.........................76
HEADLINER
REMOVAL.............................77
INSTALLATION.........................77
LIFTGATE OPENING UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
REAR STORAGE BOX
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................80
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION.......................80
INSTALLATION - REARVIEW MIRROR
SUPPORT BRACKET...................80
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
A-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
The A-pillar trim is attached to the A-pillar with
spring clips.
(1) Grasp A-pillar trim and pull trim outward from
A-pillar (Fig. 1).
(2) Separate A-pillar trim from A-pillar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position A-pillar trim on A-pillar and, starting
at the bottom, press into place (Fig. 1).
(2) Using a trim stick or other suitable tool, care-
fully cover the edge of the trim with weatherstrip.
Fig. 1 A-Pillar Trim
1 - A-PILLAR TRIM
2 - A-PILLAR
3 - SPRING CLIP
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ASSIST HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws holding the assist handle to
the roof panel.
(2) Remove the assist handle from the roof panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Align the assist handle with the screw holes in
the roof panel.
(2) Install the screws holding the assist handle to
the roof panel.
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front door sill trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove front seat shoulder belt anchor bolt.(3) Remove front seat shoulder belt height adjust-
ment knob and turning loop.
(4) Remove screw attaching front of quarter panel
trim to floor.
(5) Remove screws attaching front and rear of
B-pillar lower trim to floor.
(6) Remove screw attaching B-pillar lower trim to
B-pillar (Fig. 2).
(7) Grasp B-pillar lower trim and pull outward to
separate from B-pillar.
(8) Route seat/shoulder belt through access slot in
B-pillar lower trim.
(9) Separate B-pillar lower trim from B-pillar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position B-pillar lower trim panel at B-pillar
(Fig. 2).
(2) Route seat/shoulder belt through access slot in
B-pillar lower trim.
(3) Press B-pillar lower trim onto B-pillar.
Fig. 2 B-Pillar Trim Panel
1 - B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
2 - ACCESS COVER
3 - B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
4 - PLASTIC NUT
5 - COWL LOWER TRIM6 - CLIP
7 - SCUFF PLATE
8 - SILL TRIM
9 - A-PILLAR TRIM
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(4) Install screw attaching B-pillar lower trim to
B-pillar.
(5) Install screw attaching front of B-pillar lower
trim to floor.
(6) Install screw attaching front of quarter panel
trim to floor.
(7) Install front seat shoulder belt anchor bolt.
(8) Install front seat shoulder belt height adjust-
ment knob and turning loop.
(9) Install front door sill trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove shoulder belt height adjustment knob.
(2) Remove front seat belt turning loop.
(3) Remove the screw attaching lower B pillar
trim.
(4) Pull lower B pillar trim out far enough to
remove upper trim panel.
(5) Grasp upper B-pillar trim and pull outward to
detach from B-pillar (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position trim panel on B-pillar (Fig. 2).
(2) Ensure trim panel covers inner edge of door
opening weatherstrip and press inward to seat.
(3) Install screw attaching lower B pillar trim
panel.
(4) Install front seat belt turning loop.
(5) Install shoulder belt height adjustment knob.
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - FRONT CARPET
(1) Remove door sill trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the B-pillar lower trim, refer to (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove front seats (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the rear seats lower cushions (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove center floor console (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove any other interfering trim or molding.
(7) Lift carpet and mat from floor panel.
REMOVAL - CARGO AREA CARPET
(1) Lift tailgate.
(2) Fold rear seat cushions forward.
(3) Remove rear seat backs (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the rear shoulder belts (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove the retractable security cargo cover
assembly.
(6) Remove the spare tire cover.
(7) Remove the rear cargo tie down footman loops.
The side mounted footman loops are retained by
screws. The floor footman loops are riveted (Fig. 3).
(8) Remove the C pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the CD changer, if equipped (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/CD CHANGER - REMOV-
AL).
(10) Remove the Infinity amp, if equipped (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/AMPLIFIER - REMOVAL).
(11) Lift the carpet.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT CARPET
(1) Carefully lay the carpet and mat on the floor
panel. Align the carpet to allow installation of the
components fastened to the floor panel.
(2) Install the center console (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION).
(3) Install the front seats (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the rear seat cushions (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 3 Cargo Area Carpet
1 - CARGO AREA CARPET
2 - RIVET
3 - CARGO TIE-DOWN LOOP
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B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM (Continued)

(5) Install the lower B pillar trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the door sill trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install any other moldings or trim panels
removed.
INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA CARPET
(1) Thoroughly clean the area with Mopar Super
Kleent, or equivalent.
(2) Lay the new carpet in.
(3) Install the ªCº pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the CD changer, if equipped (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/CD CHANGER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(5) Install the footman loops (Fig. 3).
(6) Install the rear shoulder belts (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install the rear seat backs (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK - INSTALLA-
TION).
(8) Install the Infinity amp, if equipped (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/AMPLIFIER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(9) Install the spare tire cover.
(10) Install the retractable security cover.
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front door sill trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove screws attaching cowl trim to floor.
(3) Remove plastic nut.
(4) Grasp cowl trim and pull outward to separate
from clip.
(5) Separate cowl trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cowl trim and press into place.
(2) Install screws attaching cowl trim to floor.
(3) Install plastic nut.
(4) Install front door sill trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
C-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear shoulder belt turning loop.
(2) Remove rear shoulder belt height adjustment
knob.
(3) Remove screws attaching quarter panel trim.
(4) Pull quarter panel trim outward as necessary.
(5) Grasp C-pillar upper trim and pull outward to
disengage from C-pillar (Fig. 4).
(6) Route rear shoulder belt through access hole.
(7) Separate C-pillar upper trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position C-pillar upper trim at C-pillar (Fig. 4).
(2) Route rear shoulder belt through access hole.
(3) Press C-pillar upper trim onto C-pillar.
(4) Press quarter panel trim into place as neces-
sary.
(5) Ensure front edge of trim is covered by weath-
erstrip.
(6) Install screws attaching quarter panel trim.
(7) Install rear shoulder belt height adjustment
knob.
(8) Install rear shoulder belt turning loop.
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CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS (Continued)

Fig. 4 Right Side Trim Panel
1 - D-PILLAR TRIM
2 - SNAP-IN NUT
3 - BRACKET
4 - SNAP-IN NUT
5 - QUARTER TRIM PANEL
6 - STORAGE BIN7 - BRACKET
8 - B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
9 - C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
10 - SNAP-IN NUT
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C-PILLAR TRIM (Continued)

DOOR SILL SCUFF PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick or other suitable tool, care-
fully pry up the scuff plate from the door sill (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove the scuff plate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the scuff plate on the door sill (Fig. 5).
(2) Press the molded in snap retainers into the
door sill.
DOOR SILL TRIM
REMOVAL
The sill trim molding is held in place with molded
in snap retainers (Fig. 6).
(1) Using a trim stick or other suitable device,
carefully pry up one corner of the sill trim.
(2) Grasp the edge of the trim and pull up gently
to release the snap retainers.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the sill molding on the door sill.
(2) Press the snap retainers into place.
Fig. 5 Door Sill Scuff Plates
1 - B-PILLAR
2 - FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
3 - REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
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D-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
The D-pillar trim is attached to the D-pillar with
spring clips (Fig. 7).
(1) Remove liftgate opening upper trim panel
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE OPEN-
ING UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Grasp D-pillar trim and pull outward from
D-pillar.
(3) Separate D-pillar trim from D-pillar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position D-pillar trim panel at D-pillar and
press into place.
(2) Install upper liftgate opening trim panel (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE OPENING
UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 6 Sill Trim Molding
1 - B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
2 - ACCESS COVER
3 - B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
4 - PLASTIC NUT
5 - COWL LOWER TRIM6 - CLIP
7 - SCUFF PLATE
8 - SILL TRIM
9 - A-PILLAR TRIM
Fig. 7 D Pillar Upper Trim
1 - D PILLAR UPPER TRIM
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DOOR SILL TRIM (Continued)

FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The ACM should be depowered by dis-
connecting the negative battery cable in any opera-
tion requiring the key to be turned ªONº, while
working in the console area. E.G. console, carpet,
or seat removal or installation; shifter linkage
adjustment or replacement; parking brake cable
replacement or adjustment. Failure to take proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag
deployment and possible personal injury.
(1) Set park brake.
(2) Place transmission shift lever and transfer case
lever in full rearward position.
(3) Remove mat from front bin and remove screws
attaching front of console to floor (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove screws attaching rear bin to console.
(5) Remove rear bin.
(6) Pull rear passenger cupholder outward to
access screws.
(7)
Remove screws attaching rear of console to floor.
(8) Lift the console upward and rearward.
(9) Remove console from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The ACM should be depowered by dis-
connecting the negative battery cable in any opera-
tion requiring the key to be turned ªONº, while
working in the console area. E.G. console, carpet,
or seat removal or installation; shifter linkage
adjustment or replacement; parking brake cable
replacement or adjustment. Failure to take proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag
deployment and possible personal injury.
(1) Position console in vehicle. Ensure rear passen-
ger HEVAC duct is engaged.
(2) Install screws attaching rear of console to floor.
(3) Position rear bin in console.
(4) Install screws attaching rear bin to console.
(5) Install screws attaching front of console to floor
and place front bin mat in front bin.
(6) Return transmission shift lever and transfer
case lever to original position.
(7) Release park brake.
Fig. 8 Floor Console
1 - REAR BIN
2 - CONSOLE LID
3 - SHIFTER CONSOLE
4 - BRACKET5 - PARKING BRAKE
6 - FRONT PIN
7-MAT
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