2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Liftgate

REMOVAL - LOWER LIFTGATE OPENING TRIM
PANEL
(1) Remove screws at outboard end of lower lift-
gate trim panel.
(2) Open the spare tire cover and remove the
screws near the center of the lower liftgate trim
panel (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove the lower liftgate trim panel.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL
NOTE: The liftgate trim panel is attached with
screws and spring clips.
(1) Align the liftgate trim panel spring clips and
press the panel into the liftgate.
(2) Install the trim panel screws.
(3) Connect the rear defroster wires.
INSTALLATION - LOWER LIFTGATE OPENING
TRIM PANEL
(1) Align the screw holes and locators to the holes
in the liftgate opening.
(2) Install the screws in the liftgate opening trim
panel.
(3) Install the spare tire cover.
LIFTGATE INSULATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the liftgate trim panel, refer to (Refer
to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAIL-
GATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Separate the liftgate insulator from the liftgate
and trim panel (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean the area of any adhesive or
insulation material.
(2) Install the insulator in the liftgate.
(3) Install the liftgate trim panel refer to (Refer to
23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAIL-
GATE/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 7 Liftgate Opening Trim Panel
1 - UPPER LIFTGATE OPENING TRIM PANEL
2 - LOWER LIFTGATE OPENING TRIM PANEL
Fig. 8 Liftgate Insulator Pad
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - INSULATION PAD
23 - 10 DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATEWJ
TRIM PANEL (Continued)

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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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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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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STATIONARY GLASS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL.............................93
INSTALLATION.........................93
QUARTER WINDOW
REMOVAL.............................93INSTALLATION.........................93
WINDSHIELD
REMOVAL.............................94
INSTALLATION.........................95
DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Remove waterdam.
(3) Remove inner belt weatherstrip.
(4) Remove bolt attaching bottom of rear glass run
channel to door.
(5) Pull run channel downward and separate from
door.
(6) Remove screws attaching stationary door glass
frame to door (Fig. 1) and (Fig. 2).
(7) Separate stationary door glass from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position stationary door glass in door.
(2) Install screws attaching stationary door glass
frame to door.
(3) Install glass run channel.
(4) Install inner belt weatherstrip.
(5) Install waterdam.
(6) Install door trim panel.
QUARTER WINDOW
REMOVAL
(1) Cut urethane bonding from around quarter
window glass using a suitable sharp cold knife. A
pneumatic cutting device can be used if available.
(2) Separate glass from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Open a window before installing glass.
This will avoid pressurizing the passenger compart-
ment. If a door or liftgate is slammed before ure-
thane is cured, water leaks can result.
The window opening fence should be cleaned of old
urethane bonding material.
(1) Clean inside of glass with Mopar Glass Cleaner
and lint-free cloth.
(2) Apply PVC (vinyl) primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide
around edge of glass. Wipe with clean/dry lint-free
cloth.
Fig. 1 Stationary Door Glass
1 - DOOR
2 - STATIONARY DOOR GLASS
Fig. 2 Stationary Door Glass
1 - STATIONARY DOOR GLASS
2 - DOOR
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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)

WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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B-PILLAR DOOR SEAL
REMOVAL............................105
INSTALLATION........................105
COWL WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................106
INSTALLATION........................106
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................106
INSTALLATION........................106
FRONT DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................106
INSTALLATION........................107
FDR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................107
INSTALLATION........................107
FLIP-UP GLASS WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................107
INSTALLATION........................107
FRONT DOOR 2ND WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................107
INSTALLATION........................107
FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................108INSTALLATION........................108
HOOD SEAL
REMOVAL............................108
INSTALLATION........................108
LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................109
INSTALLATION........................109
RDR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................109
INSTALLATION........................109
RDR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................109
INSTALLATION........................109
RDR SECONDARY WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................110
INSTALLATION........................110
REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................110
INSTALLATION........................110
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP / RETAINR
REMOVAL............................110
INSTALLATION........................110
B-PILLAR DOOR SEAL
REMOVAL
The B-pillar seal is attached to the rear door with
adhesive tape.
(1) Peel seal from the door (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean contact area with MopartSuper Kleen
or equivalent.
(2) Remove carrier from seal.
(3) Align seal on door and press into place.
Fig. 1 B-Pillar Seal
1 - B-PILLAR SEAL
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