2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE A-PILLAR TRIM

(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.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD (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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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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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)

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)