2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Rear door

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)

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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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
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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)