2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Cable

INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
BEZEL - PASSENGER
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 top pad from the instrument panel.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD - REMOVAL).
(3) From the underside of the top pad, remove the
four screws from the top of the passenger airbag door
that secure the passenger side trim bezel to the
instrument panel (Fig. 37).
(4) Remove the passenger side trim bezel from the
instrument panel top pad.
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 passenger side trim bezel to the
instrument panel top pad.
(2) From the underside of the top pad, install and
tighten the four screws through the passenger airbag
door that secure the passenger side trim bezel to the
instrument panel (Fig. 37). Tighten the screws to
11.8 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(3) Reinstall the top pad onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 37 Instrument Panel Passenger Side Trim Bezel
Remove/Install
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG DOOR REINFORCEMENT
2 - PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR
3 - PASSENGER SIDE TRIM BEZEL SCREWS (4)
4 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
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POWER OUTLET DOOR
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 center lower bezel from the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/IP CENTER BEZEL - LOWER - REMOVAL).
(3) With the power outlet door in the open posi-
tion, carefully spread the power outlet door hinge
arms far enough to disengage the pivot pins from the
pivots on the back side of the center lower bezel (Fig.
38).
NOTE: The power outlet door is more easily ser-
viced while in the open position. The illustration
shows the door in the closed position for improved
visibility of the assist spring orientation and anchor
point details.
(4) Disengage the stepped ends of the assist spring
from the anchor holes in the inboard power outlet
door hinge arm and in the side of the ash receiver
housing.
(5) Remove the power outlet door from the instru-
ment panel center lower bezel.
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 power outlet door to the instru-
ment panel center lower bezel.
(2) Engage the stepped ends of the assist spring
with the anchor holes in the inboard power outlet
door hinge arm and in the side of the ash receiver
housing (Fig. 38).
(3) With the power outlet door in the open posi-
tion, carefully spread the power outlet door hinge
arms far enough to engage the pivot pins with the
pivots on the back side of the lower center bezel.
(4) Reinstall the center lower bezel into the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/IP CENTER BEZEL - LOWER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 38 Instrument Panel Power Outlet Door
Remove/Install
1 - CENTER LOWER BEZEL
2 - ASH RECEIVER FLAME SHIELD
3 - ASH RECEIVER HOUSING
4 - PIVOT PINS
5 - ASSIST SPRING
6 - POWER OUTLET DOOR HINGE ARMS
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STEERING COLUMN OPENING
COVER
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 fuse cover from the Junction Block
(JB) and Body Control Module (BCM) unit under the
driver side outboard end of the instrument panel.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRIBU-
TION/FUSE COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the one screw that secures the out-
board end of the steering column opening cover to
the U-nut on the outboard end of the instrument
panel top pad (Fig. 39).
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the lower
edge of the steering column opening cover to the
U-nuts on the instrument panel steering column sup-
port bracket.
(6) Pull the steering column opening cover rear-
ward to disengage the three snap clips (one outboard
and two inboard) that secure it to the receptacles in
the instrument panel.
(7) Remove the steering column opening cover
from the instrument 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. THISIS 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 steering column opening cover
onto the instrument panel (Fig. 39).
(2) Align the three snap clips on the steering col-
umn opening cover with their receptacles in the
instrument panel.
(3) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the steering column opening cover over the snap
clip locations until each of the snap clips is fully
engaged in its receptacle.
(4) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the lower edge of the steering column opening cover
to the instrument panel steering column support
bracket. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Install and tighten the one screw that secures
the outboard end of the steering column opening
cover to the U-nut on the outboard end of the instru-
ment panel top pad. Tighten the screw to 2.2 N´m (20
in. lbs.).
(6) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(7) Reinstall the fuse cover onto the Junction
Block (JB) and Body Control Module (BCM) unit
under the driver side outboard end of the instrument
panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRI-
BUTION/FUSE COVER - INSTALLATION).
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 39 Steering Column Opening Cover Remove/
Install
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
2 - STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
3 - SCREW (3)
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FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The ACM should be depowered by dis-
connecting the negative battery cable in any opera-
tion requiring the key to be turned ªONº, while
working in the console area. E.G. console, carpet,
or seat removal or installation; shifter linkage
adjustment or replacement; parking brake cable
replacement or adjustment. Failure to take proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag
deployment and possible personal injury.
(1) Set park brake.
(2) Place transmission shift lever and transfer case
lever in full rearward position.
(3) Remove mat from front bin and remove screws
attaching front of console to floor (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove screws attaching rear bin to console.
(5) Remove rear bin.
(6) Pull rear passenger cupholder outward to
access screws.
(7)
Remove screws attaching rear of console to floor.
(8) Lift the console upward and rearward.
(9) Remove console from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The ACM should be depowered by dis-
connecting the negative battery cable in any opera-
tion requiring the key to be turned ªONº, while
working in the console area. E.G. console, carpet,
or seat removal or installation; shifter linkage
adjustment or replacement; parking brake cable
replacement or adjustment. Failure to take proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag
deployment and possible personal injury.
(1) Position console in vehicle. Ensure rear passen-
ger HEVAC duct is engaged.
(2) Install screws attaching rear of console to floor.
(3) Position rear bin in console.
(4) Install screws attaching rear bin to console.
(5) Install screws attaching front of console to floor
and place front bin mat in front bin.
(6) Return transmission shift lever and transfer
case lever to original position.
(7) Release park brake.
Fig. 8 Floor Console
1 - REAR BIN
2 - CONSOLE LID
3 - SHIFTER CONSOLE
4 - BRACKET5 - PARKING BRAKE
6 - FRONT PIN
7-MAT
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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)

REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear seat cushion (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR SEAT CUSHION - REMOVAL).
(2) From the underside of the seat, disengage
J-straps attaching cover to seat cushion base panel.
(3) Remove push-in fasteners attaching cushion
cover to seat cushion base panel (Fig. 14).
(4) Roll back cover.
(5) Disengage hog rings attaching cushion cover to
seat cushion foam pad.
(6) Separate cushion cover from seat cushion foam
pad.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cushion cover on seat cushion foam
pad.
(2) Engage hog rings attaching cushion cover to
seat cushion foam pad.
(3) Align cushion cover and engage J-straps
attaching cushion cover to seat cushion base panel.
(4) Install push-in fasteners attaching cushion
cover to seat cushion base panel.
(5) Install rear seat cushion (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR SEAT CUSHION - INSTALLATION).
REAR SEAT CUSHION
RELEASE LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Unlatch seat and pivot seat upward.
(2) Disengage J-strap at seat cushion base panel.
(3) Roll back cushion cover.(4) Remove screws attaching latch to base panel.
(5) Separate latch from base panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch on base panel.
(2) Install screws attaching latch to base panel.
Tighten screws to 8 N´m (75 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Route the cushion release strap from the loop
on the latch through the slot in the trim cover.
(4) Engage J-strap at seat cushion base panel.
(5) latch seat.
FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK
LATCH HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Pull handle to release latch.
(2) Remove screws attaching release handle to seat
back frame.
(3) Using a small flat blade, disengage retainers
securing latch release cable housing to latch release
handle.
(4) Rotate cable end until barrel end aligns with
key hole slot in latch release handle.
(5) Disengage cable barrel end from release han-
dle.
(6) Separate latch release handle from seat back
(Fig. 15).
Fig. 14 Push-in Fasteners
1 - CUSHION COVER
2 - SEAT CUSHION BASE PANEL
3 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
Fig. 15 Rear Seat Release Handle
1 - REAR SEAT FOLDING RELEASE HANDLE
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INSTALLATION
(1) Route cable end into latch release handle.
(2) Rotate cable end until barrel end aligns with
key hole slot in latch release handle and insert into
handle.
(3) Engage retainers securing latch release cable
housing to latch release handle.
(4) Position latch release handle in seat back.
Ensure seat back cover is properly aligned.
(5) Install screws attaching release handle to seat
back frame.
FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK
LATCH/HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
REAR SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
(2) Disengage J-straps on outboard side of seat
back.
(3) Disengage release cable from latch.
(4) Remove bolts attaching latch/hinge to seat back
frame.
(5) Separate latch/hinge from seat back frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch/hinge on seat back frame.
(2) Install bolts attaching latch/hinge to seat back
frame. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Engage latch release cable.
(4) Engage J-straps on outboard side of seat back.
(5) Install seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
REAR SEAT BACK - INSTALLATION).
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FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK LATCH HANDLE (Continued)