Jeep Cherokee (XJ): A-pillar trim. Lower a-pillar cowl trim. Front inner scuff plate

Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 1984 - 2001 Service Manual > Body > Body component service > Removal and installation > A-pillar trim. Lower a-pillar cowl trim. Front inner scuff plate

A-pillar trim

REMOVAL

(1) Remove front and rear assist handles, if equipped.

(2) Remove the inner scuff plate.

(3) Remove the lower A-pillar cowl trim.

(4) Using a small flat blade, pry the trim plugs from the A-pillar trim.

(5) Remove the screws attaching the A-pillar trim to the A-pillar (Fig. 65).

(6) Separate the A-pillar trim from the A-pillar.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the A-pillar trim on the A-pillar.

(2) Install the screws attaching the A-pillar trim to the A-pillar.

(3) Install the trim plugs.

(4) Install the lower A-pillar cowl trim.

(5) Install the inner scuff plate.

(6) Install the assist handles.

Lower a-pillar cowl trim

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the inner scuff plate.

(2) Remove the nut behind the fuse panel access door (Right side only) (Fig. 66).

(3) Remove the fasteners attaching the lower A-pillar cowl trim to the A-pillar lower cowl.

(4) Separate the lower A-pillar cowl trim from the A-pillar lower cowl.

Fig. 65 Trim Panels-2-Door Vehiclles
Fig. 65 Trim Panels-2-Door Vehiclles

1 - SPACER
2 - LIFTGATE PILLAR TRIM
3 - UPPER QUARTER PANEL TRIM
4 - COAT HOOK
5 - WHEELHOUSE COVER
6 - LOWER QUARTER PANEL TRIM
7 - COVER
8 - LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM
9 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
10 - NUT
11 - INNER SCUFF PLATE
12 - ACCESS DOOR
13 - COWL PANEL TRIM
14 - TRIM PLUG
15 - OVERHEAD ASSIST HANDLE
16 - A-PILLAR TRIM
17 - UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM

Fig. 66 Lower A-Pillar Cowl Trim
Fig. 66 Lower A-Pillar Cowl Trim

1 - COWL PANEL
2 - COWL PANEL TRIM
3 - ACCESS DOOR
4 - NUT

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the lower A-pillar cowl trim on the A-pillar lower cowl.

(2) Install the screws attaching the lower A-pillar cowl trim to the A-pillar lower cowl.

(3) Install the nut behind the fuse panel access door (Right side only).

(4) Install the inner scuff plate.

Front inner scuff plate

REMOVAL

(1) If necessary, remove the bucket seat side shield trim cover.

(2) Remove the screws attaching the inner scuff plate to the front door sill (Fig. 65).

(3) Separate the inner scuff plate from the door sill.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the inner scuff plate on the front door sill.

(2) Install the screws attaching the inner scuff plate to the front door sill.

(3) If removed, install the bucket seat side shield trim cover.

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