Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Liftgate pillar trim. Liftgate opening upper trim. Liftgate scuff plate

Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 1984 - 2001 Service Manual > Body > Body component service > Removal and installation > Liftgate pillar trim. Liftgate opening upper trim. Liftgate scuff plate

Liftgate pillar trim

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the liftgate opening upper trim.

(2) Remove the liftgate pillar trim screws (Fig. 70).

(3) Remove the screws attaching the lower quarter panel trim to the liftgate pillar.

(4) Pull the trim panel outward to detach the spring steel clips attaching the trim panel to the pillar (2-dr vehicles).

(5) Remove liftgate pillar trim.

Fig. 70 Liftgate Pillar Trim
Fig. 70 Liftgate Pillar Trim

1 - UPPER LIFTGATE OPENING TRIM
2 - UPPER LIFTGATE PILLAR TRIM
3 - LOWER QUARTER TRIM

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the liftgate pillar trim on the liftgate pillar.

(2) Press the trim panel into place to engage the spring steel clips attaching the trim panel to the pillar (2-dr vehicles).

(3) Install the screws attaching the lower quarter panel trim to the liftgate pillar.

(4) Install the liftgate pillar trim screws.

(5) Install the liftgate opening upper trim.

Liftgate opening upper trim

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the screws attaching the liftgate opening upper trim to the roof panel (Fig. 71).

(2) Pull downward to disengage steel clips attaching the liftgate opening upper trim to the roof panel.

(3) Separate trim from vehicle.

Fig. 71 Liftgate Opening Upper Trim
Fig. 71 Liftgate Opening Upper Trim

1 - UPPER LIFTGATE OPENING TRIM

INSTALLATION

Steel clips are used for manufacturing purposes and are not required for service.

(1) Position trim on roof panel.

(2) Install the screws attaching the liftgate opening upper trim to the roof panel.

Liftgate scuff plate

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the screws attaching the liftgate scuff plate to the floor pan (Fig. 72).

(2) Separate the scuff plate from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the scuff plate on the vehicle.

(2) Center striker in opening.

(3) Install the screws attaching the liftgate scuff plate to the floor pan.

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