Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Front door lock cylinder. Lock cylinders. Front door latch

Front door lock cylinder

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the door trim panel.

(2) Peel back waterdam to access lock cylinder.

(3) Disconnect the door latch-to-lock cylinder rod at the door latch (Fig. 29).

(4) Remove the lock cylinder retainer clip.

(5) Remove the lock cylinder.

(6) If applicable, remove the door latch-to-lock cylinder rod from the original lock cylinder. Connect it to the replacement lock cylinder.

Fig. 29 Door Lock Cylinder

1 - ACCESS PLUG
2 - RETAINER
3 - LOCK CYLINDER TO LATCH ROD
4 - LATCH
5 - LOCK CYLINDER TO LATCH ROD
6 - LOCK CYLINDER
7 - GASKET

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the lock cylinder and in the door opening.

(2) Install the retainer clip.

(3) Connect the door latch-to-lock cylinder rod to the door latch.

(4) Press the waterdam into position.

(5) Install the door trim panel

Lock cylinders

Ignition, door, deck lid, and rear hatch lock cylinders are all codable to the key. Lock barrels, tumblers, and tumbler springs are available to allow the technician to change replacement locks cylinders to match the customer's original key set. See the appropriate section in this manual for lock cylinder removal. See the Mopart catalogue for part numbers and lock coding procedures.

Front door latch

REMOVAL

(1) Remove door trim panel and waterdam.

(2) Remove screws attaching latch to door.

(3) Disconnect all rods from latch (Fig. 30).

(4) Disconnect power lock motor wire connector, if equipped.

(5) Remove latch from door face.

Fig. 30 Door Latch

1 - FRONT DOOR LATCH
2 - LOCK BUTTON TO LATCH ROD
3 - INSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH ROD
4 - OUTSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH ROD
5 - LOCK CYLINDER TO LATCH ROD

INSTALLATION

(1) Position latch on door face.

(2) Connect power lock motor wire connector, if equipped.

(3) Connect all rods to latch.

(4) Install screws attaching latch to door. Tighten screws to 11 N·m (8 ft. lbs.) torque.

(5) Install waterdam and door trim panel.