Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Front carpet/mat. Rear carpet/mat. Rearview mirror

Front carpet/mat

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the door sill inner scuff plates.

(2) Remove the front and rear seats (as applicable).

(3) Remove floor console.

(4) As necessary, remove the trim panels and moldings.

(5) Remove all other interfering components.

(6) Remove the carpet and mat from the floor panel (Fig. 78).

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the carpet and mat on the floor panel.

Fig. 78 Front Carpet and Mat

1 - CARPET AND MAT
2 - POWER SEAT WIRE HARNESS SLOT
3 - FLOOR PANEL
4 - SEAT FRAME STUD

(2) Install all the components that were removed to facilitate carpet/mat removal.

(3) Install the trim panels and moldings.

(4) Install the door sill inner scuff plates.

(5) Install floor console.

(6) Install the front and rear seats (as applicable).

Rear carpet/mat

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the liftgate latch striker and scuff plate.

(2) Drill-out the retaining rivet heads and remove the cargo tie-down footman loops from the carpet.

(3) As necessary, remove the trim panels and moldings.

(4) Remove the all other interfering components.

(5) Remove the carpet and mat from the floor panel.

(6) If necessary, remove the insulation from the wheelhouse (Fig. 79).

INSTALLATION

(1) If removed, install the insulation on the wheelhouses.

(2) Position the mat on the floor panel.

(3) Position the carpet on the mat.

(4) Install all the components that were removed to facilitate carpet and mat removal.

(5) Install the trim panels and moldings.

(6) Install the cargo tie-down footman loops on the carpet with replacement rivets.

(7) Install the liftgate scuff plate and latch striker.

Fig. 79 Wheelhouse Insulation

1 - REAR WHEELHOUSE
2 - FACE SIDE
3 - ADHESIVE
4 - WHEELHOUSE PANEL
5 - FACE SIDE
6 - ADHESIVE
7 - WHEELHOUSE PANEL
8 - LOWER INSULATION
9 - UPPER INSULATION

Rearview mirror

REMOVAL

(1) Loosen the mirror base setscrew (Fig. 80).

(2) Slide the mirror base upward and off the bracket.

Fig. 80 Rearview Mirror

1 - MIRROR
2 - SUPPORT BUTTON

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the mirror base at the bracket and slide it downward onto the support bracket.

(2) Tighten setscrew to1 N·m (9 in. lbs.) torque.