2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE A Pillar

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)

HEADLINER
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The headliner is a one-piece, molded
component. It has limited flexibility and must not be
bent. Damage may possibly result.
(1) Record radio presets and disconnect negative
battery cable.
(2) Remove A pillar trim moldings (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove B pillar upper trim moldings (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(4) Remove C pillar trim moldings (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove D pillar trim molding (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove the sun visors (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL).
(7) Disconnect the vanity lamp electrical connector.
(8) Remove assist handles from roof rails (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE - REMOV-
AL).
(9) Remove dome lamp and overhead console, if
equipped.
(10) Remove rear cargo/dome lamp.
(11) Remove sun roof pinch welt, if equipped.
(12) Disengage rear washer hose from liftgate (Fig.
9).
(13) Disengage the wire harness connectors at rear
of headliner.
(14) Disconnect the rear washer hose at the left
ªAº pillar (Fig. 10).
(15) Disengage the wire harness for the sunroof, if
equipped.
(16) Fold down the rear seats, move the front seats
full forward, and lower the front seat backs.
(17) Partially lower the headliner and disengage
the sunroof drain hoses, if equipped (Fig. 11).
(18) With the aid of an assistant, remove the head-
liner through the liftgate opening.
INSTALLATION
(1) With the aid of an assistant, position the head-
liner in the vehicle.
(2) Connect the sunroof drain hoses, if equipped.
(3) Connect the sunroof harness, the rear wire har-
nesses, and the washer hose at the ªAº pillar and at
the liftgate.
(4) Install the sunroof pinch welt, if equipped.
(5) Install the roof rail assist handles (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE - INSTALLA-
TION).
Fig. 9 Liftgate Washer Hose Routing at Rear of
Headliner
1 - ROOF
2 - REAR WASHER HOSE ROUTING
3 - REAR WASHER HOSE
4 - HEADLINER
Fig. 10 Rear Liftgate Washer Hose Routing at A
Pillar
1 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE WIRE HARNESS
2 - ROOF
3 - REAR WASHER HOSE
4 - REAR WASHER HOSE ROUTING
5 - HEADLINER
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(6) Install the sun visors (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install the overhead console, if equipped.
(8) Install the rear cargo/dome lamp.
(9) Install the D pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).(10) Install the C pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(11) Install the upper B pillar trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Install the A pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(13) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 11 Headliner
1 - SUNROOF PINCH WELT
2 - ROOF
3 - REAR WASHER HOSE4 - HEADLINER
5 - SUNROOF
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HEADLINER (Continued)

LIFTGATE OPENING UPPER
TRIM
REMOVAL
The upper liftgate opening trim is held on with
spring clips.
(1) Grasp the rear of the trim piece and pull down
and back to disengage clips (Fig. 12).
(2) Slide the trim piece to the rear to disengage
headliner locating hooks.
INSTALLATION
The liftgate upper opening trim piece is equipped
with headliner locating hooks (Fig. 13).
(1) Align the locating hooks with the slots in the
headliner.
(2) Engage the spring clips and press the liftgate
upper opening trim panel into place.
QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Move rear seat to cargo position.
(2) If equipped, remove sunshade cover.
(3) Open liftgate.
(4) Remove upper and lower liftgate opening trim
panels (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE
OPENING UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove D-pillar upper trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove storage bin (right side only) (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR STORAGE BOX -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove C-pillar upper trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove mounting screws.
(9) Pull quarter trim panel forward and disengage
connectors for CD player and power outlet, if
equipped.
(10) Pull quarter trim panel extension in the rear
door opening upward.
(11) Remove rear quarter trim panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position quarter trim panel, engage connectors
for CD player and power outlet, if equipped, and
align screw holes.
(2) Install quarter trim panel.
(3) Install C-pillar upper trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Install storage bin (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/REAR STORAGE BOX - INSTALLATION).
(5) Install D-pillar upper trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(6) Install upper and lower liftgate opening trim
panels (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE
OPENING UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(7) If equipped, install sunshade cover.
(8) Install cargo loops.
(9) Move the rear seat to the upright position.
REAR STORAGE BOX
REMOVAL
(1) Open the storage bin lid and remove screws on
each side of the lid hinge.
(2) Pull upward sharply on the bottom of the bin
to disengage hooks.
(3) Raise bin and move inboard to disengage the
quarter trim panel.
Fig. 12 Upper Liftgate Opening Trim
1 - UPPER LIFTGATE OPENING TRIM
Fig. 13 Headliner Locating Hooks
1 - UPPER LIFTGATE OPENING TRIM
2 - HEADLINER
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(3) Apply fence primer around edge of fence. Allow
at least eighteen minutes drying time.
(4) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
around window vinyl border location.
(5)
Position glass into window opening and lock clips
into place (Fig. 3).
WINDSHIELD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove cowl cover.
(3) Remove screws attaching windshield side mold-
ing to A-pillar (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove upper windshield molding.
(5) Cut urethane bonding from around windshield
using a suitable sharp cold knife. A pneumatic cut-
ting device can be used if available (Fig. 5).
(6) Separate windshield from vehicle.
Fig. 3 Quarter Window Glass
1 - CLIP
2 - ROOF PANEL
3 - QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
Fig. 4 Windshield
1 - SIDE MOLDING
2 - SUPPORT SPACER
3 - UPPER MOLDING
4 - SIDE MOLDING
5 - ROOF PANEL
6 - SUPPORT SPACER7 - BLOCKER
8 - STUD
9 - SUPPORT SPACER
10 - WINDSHIELD
11 - ALIGNMENT SPACER
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QUARTER WINDOW (Continued)

INSTALLATION
WARNING: REVIEW ALL WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THIS GROUP BEFORE PRECEDING WITH
INSTALLATION.
CAUTION: Open a window before installing wind-
shield. This will avoid pressurizing the passenger
compartment. If a door or liftgate is slammed before
urethane is cured, water leaks can result.
The windshield fence should be cleaned of old ure-
thane bonding material. Support spacers should be
cleaned and properly installed on weld studs or
repair screws at bottom of windshield opening.
(1)
Place replacement windshield into windshield
opening. Position glass in the center of the opening
against the support spacers. Mark the glass at the sup-
port spacers with a grease pencil or masking tape and
ink pen to use as a reference for installation. Remove
replacement windshield from windshield opening (Fig. 6).
(2) Position the windshield inside up on a suitable
work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by 10 cm
by 50 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 20 in.) blocks, placed par-
allel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart (Fig. 7).
(3) Clean inside of windshield with Mopar Glass
Cleaner and lint-free cloth.
(4) Apply clear glass primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide
around edge of windshield. Wipe with clean/dry lint-
free cloth.
(5)
Apply black-out primer 15 mm (.75 in.) wide on
top and sides of windshield and 25 mm (1 in.) on bottom
of windshield. Allow at least three minutes drying time.
(6) Position windshield spacers on lower fence
above support spacers at the edge of the windshield
opening (Fig. 4).
(7)
Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane around
perimeter of windshield along the inside of the mold-
ings. Apply two beads along the bottom edge.
(8) Install upper molding onto windshield.
(9) Apply fence primer around the perimeter of the
windshield opening fence. Allow at least 18 minutes
drying time.
(10) With aid of a helper, position windshield over
windshield opening. Align reference marks at bottom
of windshield to support spacers.
(11) Slowly lower windshield glass to windshield
opening fence. Guide top molding into proper position
if necessary. Push windshield inward to fence spacers
at bottom and until top molding is flush to roof line.
(12) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
Mopar Super Clean or equivalent.
(13) Install windshield side moldings.
(14) Install cowl cover and wipers.
(15) Install inside rear view mirror.
(16) After urethane has cured, water test wind-
shield to verify repair.
Fig. 6 Center Windshield and Mark at Support Spacers
1 - A-PILLAR
2 - WINDSHIELD
3 - MARKS
4 - SUPPORT SPACER
5 - COWLFig. 7 Work Surface Set up and Molding Installation
1 - WINDSHIELD AND MOULDINGS
2-
URETHANE BEAD AROUND GLASS 7mm (.3 in.) FROM EDGE
3 - BLOCKS
Fig. 5 Cut Urethane Around WindshieldÐTypical
1 - COLD KNIFE
2 - WINDSHIELD
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WINDSHIELD (Continued)

CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Move the glass panel to the fully closed posi-
tion.
(2) Remove the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
(5) Lower headliner as necessary to gain access to
the sunroof express module.
(6) Disconnect the express module wire harness
connectors.
(7) Remove express module screw.
(8) Remove express module from the keyway by
sliding module towards the center of the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert sunroof express module in the keyway
located in the sunroof module and slide the module
outward to lock it into position.
(2) Install the sunroof express module screw.
(3) Connect the wire connectors to the sunroof
express module.
(4) Install the headliner into position.
(5) Install the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION)
(6) Install the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(8) Test sunroof operation, adjust if necessary.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL -
ADJUSTMENTS)
DRIVE MOTOR
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The sunroof system is timed from the
factory so that the motor shuts off automatically
when the sunroof window reaches a certain posi-
tion. Extreme care must be taken when removing
the motor, timing may be thrown off causing possi-
ble damage to the sunroof system. Anytime the
motor is removed from the sunroof assembly the
sunroof glass panel must be in the FULLY CLOSED
POSITION or the unit will be out of timing. The drive
motor cannot be reset to the park position after
being removed.CAUTION: The sunroof motor should only be pow-
ered through the vehicle battery and sunroof wire
harness. Applying power to the sunroof motor leads
will cause failure of the control module.
(1) Move glass panel to the fully closed position.
(2) Remove the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the B-pillar upper trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the C-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the D-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the sunvisors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
(8) Disconnect the control switch wire connector.
(9) Remove headliner as necessary to gain access
to sunroof drive motor. Refer to Headliner Removal
and Installation for proper procedures.
(10) Disconnect the drive motor wire harness con-
nectors (Fig. 3).
(11) Remove drive motor fasteners and remove
motor from the sunroof housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Ensure that the window is in the fully closed
position before mounting the motor. If motor fails
with the window in the open position the sunroof
glass panel timing will have to be timed. The new
motor comes in the fully closed position and with a
gage for setting cable timing. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - ADJUSTMENTS - TIM-
ING)
(2) Place drive motor into position on the sunroof
housing and install fasteners.
Fig. 3 Sunroof Drive Motor and Express Module
1 - EXPRESS MODULE
2 - SCREW
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(3) Connect express module, drive motor, and con-
trol switch wire connectors.
(4) Set headliner into position.
(5) Test sunroof operation, adjust as necessary.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL -
ADJUSTMENTS)
(6) Finish installing the headliner.
(7) Connect the control switch wire connector.
(8) Install the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION)
(9) Install the sunvisors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION)
(10) Install the D-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(11) Install the C-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(12) Install the B-pillar upper trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
(13) Install the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
WIND DEFLECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open sunroof glass panel.
(2) Push down one corner of the wind deflector and
let the other corner rise up (Fig. 4).
(3) Push the low corner towards the opposite side
of the vehicle until tab on sunshade clears the body.
Then raise the corner up.
(4) Repeat the procedure to the other corner.
(5) Lift wind deflector to 90% of the way.
(6) Push the attaching ends of the deflector to the
rear of the vehicle to disengage the deflector.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place wind deflector at 90% in the vertical posi-
tion to the sunroof. With the sunroof open.
(2) Push ends of the deflector towards the front of
the vehicle to engage ends.
(3) Lower wind deflector to normal position.
(4) Push one corner to the opposite side of the
vehicle until tab clears vehicle body and lower deflec-
tor for that corner.
(5) Push the side that was just installed com-
pletely down.
(6) Push the opposite corner cross vehicle until tab
clears the body. Then lower deflector to position.
(7) Test sunroof operation.
GLASS PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Slide sunshade rearward to the open position.
(2) Move the glass panel to the fully closed posi-
tion.
(3) Remove the four attaching screws (Fig. 5).
(4) Lift off glass panel and remove from vehicle.
Fig. 4 Wind Deflector
1 - WIND DEFLECTOR
2-TAB
Fig. 5 Sunroof Glass Panel Removal
1 - ATTACHING SCREW
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DRIVE MOTOR (Continued)