Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Exterior nameplates. Side view mirror. Front fender flare

Exterior nameplates

REMOVAL

NOTE: Exterior nameplates are attached to body panels with adhesive tape.

(1) Apply a length of masking tape on the body, parallel to the top edge of the nameplate to use as a guide, if necessary.

(2) If temperature is below 21C (70F) warm emblem with a heat lamp or gun. Do not exceed 52C (120F) when heating emblem.

(3) Insert a plastic trim stick or a hard wood wedge behind the emblem to separate the adhesive backing from the body.

(4) Clean adhesive residue from body with MOPAR Super Clean solvent or equivalent.

INSTALLATION

(1) Remove protective cover from adhesive tape on back of emblem.

(2) Position emblem properly on body (Fig. 15).

(3) Press emblem firmly to body with palm of hand.

(4) If temperature is below 21C (70F) warm emblem with a heat lamp or gun to assure adhesion.

Do not exceed 52C (120F) when heating emblem.

Fig. 15 Exterior Nameplates

1 - CHEROKEE
2 - LIMITED-SPORT-CLASSIC

Side view mirror

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the door trim panel.

(2) Remove the screw attaching the mirror trim cover/speaker grille to the door inner panel.

(3) remove push-in fastener attaching trim cover to door inner panel (use special tool C-4829).

(4) Disconnect the power mirror wire connector, if equipped.

(5) Remove the screws attaching the mirror to the door (Fig. 16).

(6) Separate the mirror from the door

Fig. 16 Side View Mirror

1 - SIDE VIEW MIRROR
2 - WIRE HARNESS
3 - SEAL
4 - GROMMET
5 - DOOR

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the mirror on the door.

(2) Install the screws attaching the mirror to the door.

(3) Connect the power mirror wire connector, if equipped.

(4) Install new push-in fastener.

(5) Install the mirror trim cover/speaker grille.

(6) Install the door trim panel.

Front fender flare

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the screw attaching the lower part of flare to the bottom of the fender.

(2) Remove the nuts attaching the fender flare retainer to the wheelhouse splash shield (Fig. 17).

(3) Remove the liner from the fender.

(4) Remove the fasteners attaching the fender flare and retainer to the fender.

(5) Separate the fender flare and retainer from the fender.

Fig. 17 Fender Flare

1 - FENDER FLARE
2 - RETAINER
3 - FENDER
4 - LINER
5 - PUSH NUT
6 - RETAINER

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the fender flare and retainer on the fender.

(2) Install the nuts attaching the fender flare and retainer to the wheelhouse fender.

(3) Install the screw attaching the lower part of flare to the bottom of the fender.