CONNECTOR NAME/
NUMBERCOLOR LOCATION FIG.
Output Speed Sensor (4.0L) GY Left Side of Transmission 12
Output Speed Sensor (4.7L) BK Left Side of Transmission 16
Overhead Map/Courtesy Lamp WT At Overhead Console N/S
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream
(4.0L)GY Left Side of Engine at Exhaust 9, 12
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream
(4.7L)GY Left Side of Engine at Exhaust 17
Oxygen Sensor 1/2
Downstream (4.0L)BK Rear of Transmission 9, 12
Oxygen Sensor 1/2
Downstream (4.7L)BK Rear of Transmission 17
Oxygen Sensor 2/1 Upstream Rear of Transmission N/S
Oxygen Sensor 2/2
DownstreamRear of Transmission N/S
Park Brake Switch Center Console Area, Near Airbag
Control Module20, 21, 22
Park/Neutral Position Switch
(4.0L)BK Left Side of Transmission 12
Park/Neutral Position Switch
(Diesel)BK Left Side of Transmission N/S
Passenger Airbag YL Passenger Side of Instrument Panel 19, 20
Passenger Blend Door
Motor/Actuator (AZC)BK Passenger Side of Instrument Panel N/S
Passenger Door Lock
Motor/Ajar SwitchBK In Passenger Door 26, 27
Passenger Door Module - C1 WT In Passenger Door 26, 27
Passenger Door Module - C2 BK In Passenger Door N/S
Passenger Front Door
Courtesy LampBK In Passenger Door N/S
Passenger Front Power
Window MotorBK In Passenger Door 26, 27
Passenger Heated Seat Back
(Premium I/III)GN At Passenger Seat N/S
Passenger Heated Seat
Cushion (Premium I/III)BK At Passenger Seat N/S
Passenger Heated Seat Switch BK Center of Instrument Panel 19, 20, 21
Passenger Lumbar Motor
(Midline/Premium)BK At Passenger Seat N/S
Passenger Lumbar Switch
(Midline/Premium)WT At Passenger Seat N/S
Passenger Power Mirror BK In Passenger Door N/S
Passenger Power Seat Front
Riser MotorRD At Passenger Seat N/S
Passenger Power Seat
Horizontal MotorRD At Passenger Seat N/S
8W - 91 - 8 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATIONWJ
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)
CONNECTOR NAME/
NUMBERCOLOR LOCATION FIG.
Trailer Tow Brake Lamp Relay BK Left Quarter Panel N/S
Trailer Tow Circuit Breaker BK Left Quarter Panel N/S
Trailer Tow Connector BK In Rear Bumper 39
Trailer Tow Left Turn Relay BK Left Quarter Panel N/S
Trailer Tow Right Turn Relay BK Left Quarter Panel N/S
Transfer Case Position Sensor BK On Transfer Case 7
Transmission Control Module
(4.7L)BK Rear of Engine Compartment 14, 15, 18
Transmission Control Module
C1 (Diesel)BK Right Rear Side of Engine
CompartmentN/S
Transmission Control Module
C2 (Diesel)BK Right Rear Side of Engine
Compartment8
Transmission Solenoid (4.0L
Gas)BK Left Side of Transmission 12
Transmission Solenoid
Assembly (Diesel)BK On Transmission 8
Transmission Solenoid/TRS
Assembly (4.7L)GY Left Side of Transmission 16
Underhood Lamp BK At Lamp 6
Vehicle Information Center BK In Overhead Console N/S
Viscous/Cabin Heater (Diesel) BK Left Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
Washer Fluid Level Switch GY Left Front of Engine Compartment 3, 4
Wastegate Solenoid (Diesel) Near Power Distribution Center N/S
Water In Fuel Sensor (Diesel) BK Left Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
GROUNDS
GROUND NUMBER LOCATION FIG.
G100 (4.0L and Diesel) Near Starter N/S
G100 (4.7L) Near Intake Plenum N/S
G101 Near Battery 2
G102 Right Side of Engine 14, 15
G103 Right Side of Engine 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15
G104 (4.0L) Right Rear of Engine 10, 11
G104 (4.7L) Left Side of Engine 13
G105 Right Side of Engine 8
G106 Left Side of Engine Compartment 3, 4
G107 Left Side of Engine Compartment 3, 4
G108 Near Power Distribution Center 5
G200 Near Airbag Control Module 19, 20, 21, 22
G201 Near Airbag Control Module 19, 20, 21, 22
G300 Near Right Front Seat 34, 36
G301 Near Left Front Seat 33, 35
WJ8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 11
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)
GEARSHIFT CABLE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - GEARSHIFT
CABLE
(1) The floor shifter lever and gate positions
should be in alignment with all transmission PARK,
NEUTRAL, and gear detent positions.
(2) Engine starts must be possible with floor shift
lever in PARK or NEUTRAL gate positions only.
Engine starts must not be possible in any other gear
position.
(3) With floor shift lever handle push-button not
depressed and lever in:
(a) PARK position - Apply forward force on cen-
ter of handle and remove pressure. Engine starts
must be possible.
(b) PARK position - Apply rearward force on cen-
ter of handle and remove pressure. Engine starts
must be possible.
(c) NEUTRAL position - Normal position. Engine
starts must be possible.
(d) NEUTRAL position - Engine running and
brakes applied, apply forward force on center of
shift handle. Transmission shall not be able to shift
from NEUTRAL to REVERSE.
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into PARK.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove the shift cable eyelet from the trans-
mission manual shift lever (Fig. 61).
(4) Remove shift cable from the cable support
bracket.
(5) Lower vehicle.(6) Remove necessary console parts for access to
shift lever assembly and shift cable. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
(7) Disconnect cable at shift lever and shifter
assembly bracket (Fig. 62).
(8) Remove the nuts holding the shift cable seal
plate to the floor pan (Fig. 63).
(9) Pull cable through floor panel opening.
(10) Remove shift cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route cable through hole in floor pan.
(2) Install seal plate to studs in floor pan.
Fig. 61 Remove Shift Cable From Transmission
1 - SHIFT CABLE
2 - MANUAL LEVER
3 - MANUAL LEVER
Fig. 62 Transmission Shift Cable at Shifter
1 - SHIFT LEVER PIN
2 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW
3 - SHIFT CABLE
4 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY BRACKET
Fig. 63 Shift Cables at Floor Pan
1 - SEAL PLATES
2 - TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE
3 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CABLE
WJAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 545RFE 21 - 231
(22) Remove the front bin from the floor console.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
REMOVAL).
(23) Reach through the front bin opening of the
floor console to access and remove the two screws
that secure the center floor tunnel bracket to the
instrument panel.
(24) Reach through the front bin opening of the
floor console to access and loosen the two nuts that
secure the center floor tunnel bracket to the studs on
the floor panel transmission tunnel.
(25) Slide the center floor tunnel bracket rearward
in the vehicle far enough to disengage the locating
hole in the lower flange of the top pad from the locat-
ing pin on the instrument panel structural duct (Fig.
25).
(26) Remove the instrument panel top pad from
the instrument panel structural duct.INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
If the top pad is being replaced with a new unit, be
certain to transfer or install the panel outlets and
the passenger side trim bezel to the new unit before
it is installed on the instrument panel structural
duct. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/DISTRIBUTION/AIR OUTLETS - REMOVAL)
and (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP
TRIM BEZEL - PASSENGER - REMOVAL).
(1) Position the instrument panel top pad over the
instrument panel structural duct and the studs on
the dash panel near the windshield fence line.
(2) Route the instrument panel wire harness take
out for the glove box lamp and switch unit to the
switch mounting hole in the upper glove box opening
reinforcement.
(3) Reach through the front bin opening of the
floor console to engage the locating hole in the lower
flange of the top pad with the locating pin on the
instrument panel structural duct (Fig. 25).
(4) Reach through the front bin opening of the
floor console to slide the center floor tunnel bracket
forward in the vehicle far enough to capture the
lower flange of the top pad between the bracket and
the structural duct.
(5) Reach through the front bin opening of the
floor console to install and tighten the two screws
that secure the center floor tunnel bracket to the
instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 11.8 N´m
(105 in. lbs.).
Fig. 25 Instrument Panel Top Pad Remove/Install
1 - STRUCTURAL DUCT
2 - LOCATING PIN
3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
4 - LOWER FLANGE
5 - CENTER FLOOR TUNNEL BRACKET
23 - 54 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMWJ
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD (Continued)
(6) Reach through the front bin opening of the
floor console to access and tighten the two nuts that
secure the center floor tunnel bracket to the studs on
the floor panel transmission tunnel. Tighten the nuts
to 11.8 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(7) Reinstall the front bin into the floor console.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION).
(8) Install and tighten all of the screws that secure
the perimeter of the top pad to the instrument panel
structural duct. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in.
lbs.).
(9) Install and tighten the four screws that secure
the heater-A/C control to the instrument panel struc-
tural duct. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in.
lbs.).
(10) Install and tighten the four screws that secure
the radio to the instrument panel structural duct.
Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(11) Reinstall the center lower bezel onto the
instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/IP CENTER BEZEL - LOWER -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Reinstall the center upper bezel onto the
instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/IP CENTER BEZEL - UPPER -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install and tighten the two large screws on
the glove box opening upper reinforcement that
secure the top pad to the instrument panel structural
duct (Fig. 24). Tighten the screws to 11.8 N´m (105
in. lbs.).
(14) Install and tighten the two small screws on
the glove box opening upper reinforcement that
secure the panel outlets to the instrument panel
structural duct. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in.
lbs.).
(15) Reinstall the glove box lamp and switch into
the instrument panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/GLOVE BOX
LAMP/SWITCH - INSTALLATION).
(16) Reinstall the lower right center bezel onto the
instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/IP LOWER RIGHT CENTER BEZEL
- INSTALLATION).(17) Reinstall the end cap onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP - INSTALLA-
TION).
(18) Roll the glove box back up into the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
GLOVE BOX - STANDARD PROCEDURE - GLOVE
BOX ROLL DOWN).
(19) Reinstall the steering column opening cover
onto the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPEN-
ING COVER - INSTALLATION).
(20) Reinstall the instrument cluster into the
instrument panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IN-
STRUMENT CLUSTER - INSTALLATION).
(21) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(22) If the vehicle is so equipped, position the
automatic headlamp light sensor/vehicle theft secu-
rity system indicator unit to the instrument panel
top pad just outboard of the driver side defroster out-
let. Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the sensor/indicator unit. Tighten the screws to 2.2
N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(23) Engage the retainer that secures each of the
two instrument panel wire harness speaker take outs
to the mounting hole in the instrument panel top
pad.
(24) Reinstall the speakers onto the instrument
panel top pad. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/
SPEAKER - INSTALLATION - INSTRUMENT
PANEL SPEAKER).
(25) Install and tighten the four nuts that secure
the instrument panel top pad to the studs on the
dash panel near the windshield fence line (Fig. 23).
Tighten the nuts to 11.8 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(26) Reinstall the top cover onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(27) Reinstall the trim onto the right and left
A-pillars. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR
TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(28) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WJINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 55
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD (Continued)
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
BEZEL - UPPER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry each of the four corners of
the center upper bezel away from the instrument
panel far enough to disengage the four snap clips
from their receptacles (Fig. 28).
(3) Remove the center upper bezel from the instru-
ment panel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Position the center upper bezel onto the instru-
ment panel.
(2) Align the four snap clips on the center upper
bezel with their receptacles in the instrument panel
top pad.
(3) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the center upper bezel over each of the snap clip
locations until each of the snap clips is fully engaged
in its receptacle.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
FLOOR TUNNEL BRACKET
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the front bin from the floor console.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
REMOVAL).
(3) Reach through the front bin opening of the
floor console to access and disengage the instrument
Fig. 28 Instrument Panel Center Upper Bezel
Remove/Install
1 - CENTER UPPER BEZEL
2 - RADIO
3 - TRIM STICK
23 - 58 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMWJ
panel wire harness retainer from the mounting hole
on the driver side of the instrument panel center
floor tunnel bracket.
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the center
floor tunnel bracket to the instrument panel (Fig.
29).
(5) Remove the two nuts that secure the center
floor tunnel bracket to the studs on the floor panel
transmission tunnel.
(6) Remove the center floor tunnel bracket from
the instrument panel and the floor panel transmis-
sion tunnel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.(1) Position the center floor tunnel bracket over
the floor panel transmission tunnel studs and slide it
up against the instrument panel (Fig. 29).
(2) Install and tighten the two nuts that secure
the center floor tunnel bracket to the studs on the
floor panel transmission tunnel. Tighten the nuts to
11.3 N´m (100 in. lbs.).
(3) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the center floor tunnel bracket to the instrument
panel. Tighten the screws to 11.3 N´m (100 in. lbs.).
(4) Reach through the front bin opening of the
floor console to access and engage the instrument
panel wire harness retainer with the mounting hole
on the driver side of the instrument panel center
floor tunnel bracket.
(5) Reinstall the front bin into the floor console.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
COURTESY LAMP BRACKET
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the instrument panel fuse cover from
the bottom of the Junction Block (JB) and Body Con-
trol Module (BCM) unit. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER DISTRIBUTION/FUSE COVER -
REMOVAL).
(3) Reach under the steering column opening cover
to access and remove the screw that secures the cour-
tesy lamp unit to the lower end of the instrument
panel courtesy lamp bracket near the inboard side of
the JB (Fig. 30).
(4) Remove the courtesy lamp from the lower end
of the courtesy lamp bracket.Fig. 29 Instrument Panel Center Floor Tunnel
Bracket Remove/Install
1 - SCREW (2)
2 - NUT (2)
3 - STUDS
4 - CENTER FLOOR TUNNEL BRACKET
WJINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 59
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER FLOOR TUNNEL BRACKET (Continued)
(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
WJINTERIOR 23 - 71
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM (Continued)