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.. Cherokee-Wagoneer Rear Doors . 3J~ 12 Power Door Locks 3J-21
Cherokei~Wagonli•r·Truck. Front Doors 3J·5
CJ-7 and Scrambler With Hardtop Enclosure ·. 3J-1

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DOOR TRIM with. plastic clips inserted into holes in the door inner
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Window. Regulator HaQdle ''

Window regulator handles are attached to the splined Ram oval

. shaft of the window ·regulator with .a 5~32-inch .Allen .· '·. (1) Remove door assist han(.lle ..
head screw. To remove the handle; remove the screw and .(2) ·Remove window regulator handle. . . .. .
pull the handle straight off the shaft. . · (3) Pry trim panel-to-doof clip1:1 alo:t?i sid,es loose
Install the handle with the knob forward,· the handle with Trhri Pad Depressor Tool J-2631-.oi and remove
horizontal and the glass all th'e way up. '. panel. · · ·

Door Assist Handle Installation·

(1) ·P~sition trim pa~el on. door. and in.stall clips in
Removal holes in.,inner, door panel. ·
(1) Remove screws attaching qoor assist handle
NOTE: To prevent creasing the trim panel cover, do
using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-C. not hammer or exert excessive force on thf} clips.
. (2) Remove handle from door.
(2) Install window regulator handle.
Installation . (3) Install door assist handle.
(1) Position handle on door ..
(2) Install attaching screws using Torx Bit Tool SEALING SYSTEM
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Trim panels consist o~ fiber board composition coV" < The .water shield .is attached to the door inner panel
ered with a vinyl material. They are fastened to the door with adhesive. To remove water shield, use a putty knife
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between shield and door inner panel to break adhesive (1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
bond. (2) Loosen division channel lower adjusting screw
When installing water shield, be .sure the slit lower and move division channel fore or aft to obtain desired
portion . is tucked .inside the door panel at the access door glass operation (fig. 3J-1).}
opening at).d tnat''the ·shield is bonded securely to the
dooJ; inner panel. . NOTE: Movement of division channel fore and aft re-
duces or increases free play between channels.
Rubber Sealer
Tbe ·door rub.ber sealer is made of molded lat~i foafn (3) Tighten division channel lower adjusting screw.
with a smooth rubber skin on the .outside. . . ;· .
(4) Install water shield and door. tr,im panel.
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Plastic·retainers are usE!d retain the-rubber sealer
to the door below the belt line. Barbs on the re~ainer Removal
depress .when inserted in the holes arid spread when
fully inserted. Above the belt line, the sealer is retained ·(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
in a- channel. f()rm.edjn the ul?per door frame. ... (2) Remove glass down-:stop, . ·
· (3) Remove screws &ttliching. guide channel to plas-
Maint~nanc• qf Rubber sealers tic . fasteners. -R()move .. --. guide:
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Cold weatlJ.er may. cause the rqbber:seal(lr to h.~J.rden . . (4) Lower gla~to bontom of door. . ·,, · ..··· .· ·
and lose resiliency. This may cause tb~ doo,r to lopse11 in (5) Remove divisiop. :channel upper attaching screw
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·and lower adjusting screW,\>Disengage front three inches
dampened cloth to clean rubbet se11I~r. Remove,cJ~Ift ,o.f glass, weatherst,rip.from upper door. frame.
from all points where the rubb'ef·sealer contacts the'· . ·. (~) Separate division channel from. front glass rub-
body. Apply AMC Silicone Lubridt:nt, orequivalent, to ber. ·!>.uU division channel up and in toward inside of
sealer...· vehicle.
CAUTION: Donotusegraphite, bralcefluid, orwaxon (7) R~i'se ·and tilt glass toward hinge side of door
rub bl3r sealer. and disengage from rear channel.
(8) PulLgl;:i,gs up and out of door panel.
Replacilmant Installation .
· Replacement rub?~r sealers are coated with powder to . , (1) l,qwer g}?,S~ into door, while positioning glass
prevent stickiness hi storage. Before installation, re- into front and rear channels.
move all powder With· cloth dampened in 3M General (2) Install plastic fasteners into giass.
Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, or equivalent. (3) Slide.glass do.wn into bottom pf door panel.
(1) Carefully remove rubber sealer from door using .(4).Lowev.divisiop,channelinto door ..and position
Weatherstrip Remover J-2110~':.'01 to remove plastic re- glass securely' in channel. , .
tainers frorn panelholes. Remove upper portion from (5) Engage weatherstrip in upper door .frame and
upper ddor:frame with fingers or wooden wand. install upper attaching sc:rew and lower adjusting screw .
. . (2) m~:rtitive dust and dirt from rubber sealer, door · (6) Slide guide channel ontp regulator arm; and posi-
and body. tion channel on glass. Install attaching screws.
(3) Install upper front corner of se;fl\1er to door first (7) Install glass down-stop.
using fingers or wooden wand to eMtag~ sealer into (8) Check operation and adjustment.
channel. Place inner shoulder of sealer in channel-to- (9) Install water shield and door trim panel.
window fran1e above beltl'ine. · · ·
(4) Press retainers, starting at rear edge of door,
into d0or pan!'ll holes. · Stationary Vent. ~indow
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Removal
Door Glass (1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Lower glass to down-stop.
(3) Remove division channel upper attaching screw
AdJustment
and lower adjusting screw.
One adjustment point is available which regulates the (4) Disengage front three inches of weatherstrip~
amount of effort required to raise and lower the· door from upper door frame. Lower division channel and tilt'
glass. 'fhe d0or glass division channel is adjustable fore toward rear of door.
and aft at the lower attachment point. . (5) Remove stationary vent glass from weatherseal.
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Installation Installation
(1) Install stationary vent glass into weatherseal. (1) Install gasket and lock cylinder in door. .<; r
NOTE: It is necess.ary to seat front edge of weath- ·(2) Install lock cylinder spring retainer and insti:~r~;~.,~.; ·
lock to cylinder rod and clip. ~~~·il~~· 1
erstrip into door frame. Then, seat vent glass into
(3) ·Install door latch cover and cover
weatherstrip. ·
•·• (4} Install watershield paper and ·door
(2) Install division channel into door and position
channel on glass.
, (3) Install upper attaching screw and lower adjust- Outside Handle Replacement
ing screw. ..
(4) Engage weatherstrip in upper door frame.
. (5) .·Water, test and check for leaks. . Removal
(6) If water leakage -is evident, ;apply 3M. Wind:- (1) Remove door handle· assist and window· regu-
.shield Sealer,. or equivalent; or realign weatherseaL lator handle. , .. ·
(7) Check operation and adjustment of door glass. (2) Remove dool'. trim panel and watershield paper
(8) Install water shield and door trim panel. · · from doob _.
(3) Remove door latch cover:attaching screws.
Window Regulator (4) Disconnect lock~to-handle rod from outside door
handle. ·
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Removal
side and tap handle·loc~~ qpward (fig. 3J-1).
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(1) Remove trim panela,nd water shield. (6) ''Discorine~t window door glass from regulator.
. (2) Lower glass to expose gU.ide channel fasteners. (7) ltemove division channel upper and lower at-
Remove fasteners and guide chaD.riel. Raise window. to taching screws. · ..
full up position .and apply masking tape to glass and (8) Separate divisioit channel from · front glass
over top of window· frame. .· · rubber. .
(3) Remove division channel lower adjusting screw.· ·(9) ·Pull.division channel upward and remove win-
(4) Reiri.ov;~ regulator attaching screws, Push divi- . dow glass from door.
sion . chanD.el,outward and remove -regulator tJtrough '· ·(10) Remove locks from outer door handle using nee-
access hole ,;i~'inner~door
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(i) Install outs~de door handle and slide locks into
screws', . . door handle from top. · ,: , .
· (2) :~emove maskiri~ tape. from · gla~s and lower· (2) Tap locks downward H~~tly to tighten handle.
glass._ · . · · • .·.. ·. . •· (3) Installlock;;:to~handle rod ap.d lock pin. . .,.
(3) Slide guide channelt onto regulator arm and posi~ · (4) Position window glass h:t door and channels.
tion channel on glass. Install attaching scr~ws. (5) ,Install division channel and attaching screws.
(4) Itistail division channel lower adjusting screw. to
{6) ')Attach window glass regulator. ·
(5) Cl;leck operation. (7) Install dQor hitch cover.
(6) Install water shield and door trim pa,!J,el.
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(8) Ins taU watershield· p~per and door trim pan~l.
. (~) Install window regulator handle.
· (Hi) Install door handle asslst. .
LOCK SYSTEM ·
Latch: Replacement ..·..
Door Lock Cylinder (1) Remove door trim panel and W·atershield paper.
'· (2) Remove latch ~Qy~r. , ·.
Removal (3) Disconnect remote control rod and lock-to-
handle rod from latch .
. y·•'''' (1) Remove door trim u ......,...... td~~m~~slni (4) Remove latch attaching screws and remove
(2) Remove latch.
(5) Install latch and attaching screws.
clip and remove lock-to-cylin- (6) Connect remote control rod and lock-to-handle
·\:· ,-~. . . ~~i~"t:.~- ~. . . ~. . rod from latch.
cyl.iMer spring retainer and re- (7) Install latch cover and tighten cover screws.
move gasket. . · (8.) Install watershield paper and door trim panel.

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AdJustments

The do~~s· are adjusted at the hi~ge mounting points

on the body door. or
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Enlarged holes are provided in the body, lower hinge
only, for fore, aft and tilt adjustments. Enlarged holes
are als·o provided in the 'door, upper. and loWer hinges,
for up, down, fore, aft and tilt adjustments. ·
Prior to any door adjustment or alignment, the door
latch must be removed to allow the door to close freely
in proper alignment. ·
The door latch striker should be adjusted in or out to
· allow: the door latch to .be fully engaged. The door shoq.,ld
be flush with the adjacent body panels.

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(1) Mark outlip.e of existing hinge on body ahd. door
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Doo~ Trim 3J-5 · Outside Mirrors. 3J~10'
Hinge System 3J-9 Sealing System 3J~6 ·
Lock System 3J-8 . Window System .· :
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DOOR TRIM (2) Remove window reg~lato~ han,dl~>'·.if".~qpipp,ed;

and door latch remote control handle~ ,: , ,: , . · · · .
(3) Remove assisthandle,.if equipped; .. ~- .. ' . , f
Window Regulator Handle · (a) Remove woodgrain insert at. bbth ends of
Win.dow regulator handles are attached to the splined' · assist handle. . . .' ' · .
shaft of the window regulator with a 5/327inch Allen . (b) Remove attaching screws and assist handle. :·
head screw. rr:o remove the handJe, remove the screw. and (4) Remove power door lock/window bezel, if
pull the.handle straight offthe shaft. . equipped. . .·. . · . ' ., . ,
. Install the handle. with the knob forward, th,e handle . (5) Remove trim panel attaching screws on'' bottom·
· horizontal and the glass all the way up. of trim panel. ,.
(6) Pry trim panel-to-door clips along si.d~s loose
Trim. Panel with tool J~2631-0l and remove panel. ·
(7) Loosen setscrew. securing .remote control mirror
Trim panels cbnsist. of fiber board composition 'cov- control cable to escutch~on, ir' equipped, and remove
ered with a vinyl material. They are·fastened to the door trim panel.
with plastic clips inserted into holes in the door inner
panel. and screws along the bottom edge ... Installation
t( ) Remo~al ., (1) I.nsert remote control mirror control cable. in
escutcheon and tighten setscrew, if equipped .. ·
. . (1) Remove overlay. on· armrest, if equipped, and (2) Position trim ·panel on door and install clips in
remove attaching screws _and armrest. ·· holes in inner door panel.
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NOTE: To prevent creasing the .trim panel cover, do Maintenance of Rubber Sealers
not hammer or exert excessive force on the clips.
Cold weather may cause the rubber sealer to harden 1
(3) Install screws along bottom of trim panel. and lose resiliency. When servicing, use a dampened'·
(4) Install window regulator handle, if equipped, cloth to clean rubber sealer. Remove dirt from all points
and door latch remote control handle. where the rubber sealer contacts the door. Apply AMC/
(5) Install armrest and overlay.·. Jeep Silicone Lubricant, or equivalent, to· a dariipehed
(6) Install assist handle, if equipped. cloth and apply to rubber sealer. ·· ··
(a) Position assist handle and install attaching
screws. CAUTION: Do not use graphite, brakefluid, orwaxon
(b) Install woodgrain inserts. ·
rubber sealer.
(7) Install power door lock/window bezel, if
equipped.
Replacement
Replacement
(1) Remove door trim panel. Replacement rubber sealers are coated with powder to
(2} If equipped with door mouhted speaker, proceed prevent stickiness in storage~ Before insta:Ilation, re~
as follows: move all powder with a cloth dampened with 3M Gen-
(a) Remove speaker grille and bezel from origi- eral Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, or equivalent.
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(1) Carefully remove rubber sealer from door
(b) Cut speaker grille opening in replacement
opening,
panel, following outline provided on backside of panel,
with sharp knife. (2) Remove dust and dirt from rubber sealer, door
(c) Install speaker grille and bezel on replace- and body opening.
ment panel, .. . . . (3) Install upper front corner of sealer to body first ..
(3) If equipped with manual window.regulator or
remote mirror, cut opening(s) in replacemenl. trim (4) Work rubber sealer onto flange completely
around door opening.
panel, following outline provided on backsid~ of panel,
with sharp knife.
(4) If equipped with power window or power door
locks, cut opening(s) in replacement trim panel follow- WINDOW SYSTEM
ing· outline provided on backside of panel with sharp
knife, Door Glass
·. (5) Transfer door trim panel attaching clips to re-
pla~ementpanel.
.· '(6) lnstall door trim panel. Removal
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Remove glass stop bracket (fig. 3J-2).
SEALING SYSTEM (3) Remove lower division .. channel. attaching
bracket.
Water Shield (4) Remove divi~ion channel upper bracket-to-door
panel attaching screws.
The Water shield is attached to the door inner panel (5) Remove lock rod guide bushing and push knob.
with adhesive. To remove water shield, use a putty knife
between shield and door inner panel to break adhesive NOTE: Move lock rod aside so glass may be lowered to
bond. bottom of door.
When installing water shield be sure the tab on the
lower portion is tucked inside the door panel slit at the (6) Remove screws attaching remote control assem-
access' opening and that the shield is bonded securely to bly to door panel al}d lower to bottom of door.
the door inner panel. (7). Lower door glass.a.nd remove retaining clip.
(8) Lower. glass to bottom of qoor.
(9) Push lower end of division channel toward front
Rubber Seiler of door to release glass 'from channel. · ·
The door rubber sealer is made of molded latex foam (10) Move glass toward front of door to release it
with a smooth rubber skin on the outsi.de. from rear channel.
The door rubber sealer is attached to the body 9pening (11) Rotate glass vertically 90° and guide it between
around the door opening. inner and outer door panels.
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. , (4) Instali retainer o:n :regulator arm~ · .
Instillation
(5) Position rertiote.control assembly and install at-
(1) Position door glass in lo~er section of door so taching screws. .
· bottom channel has recessed portion of guide groove (6) Position lock rod and install lock rod guide bush-
toward outer door panel: ing to door panel.
(7) Install door lock push knob.
(2) Position glass in rear channel and position front
(8) Install upper and lower division bar attaching
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--o (3) Slide glass up channels and crank regulator arm· (9) Install glass stop bracket.
down to align pin at end of regulator arll.l with -.slot in . (10} Check glass operation and adjustment~
bottom channel. · · (11) Install water shield and· trim panel.
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Vent Window (3) Through opening in inner door panel, remove

handle attaching screws and remove handle and gaskets ..
Removal Installation, .
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield. (1) Position gaskets 'and handle on door and secure
(2) Remove door windowglass. with attaching screws: . . . .
(3) Remove glass slide channel along top (fig. 3J-2). (2) Install water shi13ld': and door trim panel.
(4) Remove vent assembly attaching screws on · ' . ,.- .

leading edge of door frame and under base of vent

weatherseal. Key Lock
(5) Move vent assembly toward teat of door; tipping
it to clear upper door frame.
(6) Pull ventilator assembly straight out .uhtil up- Rom oval
per attaching bracket is above openirlg between outer (1) Remove rubber sealer along rear edge ofqoor by
and inner door panels. prying out retaining pins to expose lock cylinder re-
(7) Rotate vent assembly 90° to position lower at- tainer (fig. 3J-2). .
taching bracket on run channel to clear opening between (2). Using flat-bladed screwdriver, remove retainer.
door panels. (3) Remove lock cylinder and extension rod from
(8) Remove vent assembly. outside of door. · .·

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(1) Position vent assembly in door. (1) Position lock cyli:ndeUn ddor, ~aking sure~~­
(2) Inst~+ll vent assembly attaching screws through tension rod is inserted in square hole in httch.
door frame. ' · . .(2) Install lock cylinder re'tain~r; . ·
(3) Install upper glass slide channel.. (3). Jnstall rubber se~ler with re~aini.ng pins.
(4) Install door window glass.
(5) Install water shield and door trim panel. Lock CylindQt Coding

Window Regulator A lock cylinder service kit is. av:;tilable which includes
an uncod{ld cyiinder, hoqsing imd a dust cover.
Whem~ver a lock cylinder repla~ement is required, the
Removal uncoqed ~ervice cylinder can be coded to match the ex-
istingkey. .
(1) Remove door trim panel and wat(lr shield.
(1) Riml.ove lock cylinder from door.
(2) Lower glass and remove retainer attaching
. ,(2) Remove dust cover from original lock housing
regulator arin to glass bottom channel (fig. 3J-2).
and remove lock cylinder and discard.
(3) Raise and support glass.
(3) Insert original key into new uncoded service lock
(4) Lower regulator arm and remove attaching
screws. cylinder.
(4) Press cylinder into special Door Cylinder Lock
(5J Remove regulator through access hole in door.
Tumbler Filing Fixture, Tool J-22977, with notched side
of key up and long tumbler in slot (fig. 3J-3).
Installation
(5) Hold filing fixture in vise and file tumblers
(1) Install regulator in door and secure with attach~ flush with flat side of fixture. Use standard 5/8-inch,
ing screws. double-cut bastard file. Finish filing with smooth mill
(2) Position regulator arm in glass bottom channel. file. .
(3) Install retainer on regulator arm. · · (6) :Remove lock cylinder from fixture and insert
(4) Remove glass support. cylinder into opposite end of fixture with notchedsideqf
(5) Install water shield and door trim panel. key down (fig. 3J-3) .
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end without the double slot cut out (180° apart).
Outside Handle
(7) File.tumblets flush with flat side offixture ..
Removal
NOTE: Utilize the filing fixtures as a test gauge. Re-
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield. move the fixture from the vise and if the tumblers are
(2) Raise window to fully closed position. .filed correctly, the lock cylinder will turn in the fixture.
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(6) Push door latch in and turn it.90° to free it from

lock lever rod and remove through lower access hole ..

Installation
. (1) Connectlock lever rod to door latch.
(2) Position door latch on door 'panel and install
attaching screws using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-C.
(3) Connect remote control arm to door latch. Posi-
tion remote con'trol on door inrierpanel and install at-
taching screws.
(4) Install outside lock assembly.
· •(5) Install water shield and door trim panel.

Locking Rod

Removal

STEP 1
. (1) Remove door trim panel.and water shield.
(2) Remove doq~ lock push knob .
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. . · (4) Loos.en 18t(lh mounting screws using Torx Bit
Tool J 725359-C and disengage locking rod.

Installation .
' (1) Engage locking rod to latch arid tighten latch
mounting screws using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-C.
· (2) Instalf i}ylo!l bushing m1'bracket. ·.
(3) Install door lock rmshknob: .
(4) Install water s_hieldartd door trim: panel.

HINGE SYSTEM

Replacom.on~
STEP 2. . .4265£? (1) Remove trimpanelandwatershield..
(2) Disconnect electrical harnesses inside door and
Fig. 3J-3 Filing Lock Tumblers remove. harnesses. . .
. (3) Mark outlin:e of. existing hinges.on.body. pillar
'(8) I11sert new lock cylinder intO lock housing. and door for reference with wax pencil. ·
:' '(9) Install riew dust cap andcritnp ends ofc~p over (4) Position door iri holding fixture.
lock housing. · · (5) Remove all hinge-to-body screws.
· (10) .Install lock cylinder indoor~ (6) Remove door from vehicle.
(7) Remove all hinge-to-door screws and remove
Latch and Remota Control hinges.
(8) Clean replacement hinges in suitable solvent
and blow dry with compressed air.
Removal
CAUTION: Do not immerse hinge in solvent.
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Remove lock cylinder. (9) Color coat hinges to match body.
(3) Remove screws from door lock remote control (10) Lubricate hinges with 3M 4-Way Spray luJ:>ri-
(fig. 3J-2). Push control in and lower to bottom of door. cant; or equivalent. · · · ·· ·
(4) Disconnect remote control arm from. door latch: (11) Position hinges on door, being careful'to align
and remove remote control assembly through access with scribe marks and install attaching screws. Tighten
hole at bottom of door. screws to 25 to 35 foot-pounds (34 to 47 N•m) torque.
(5) Remove screws attaching door latch to door (12) Position door in body opening ~;~.nd align hinges
panel using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-C. with scribe marks on body pillar. Install and tighteit two -
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outside screws, then install and tighten inner screw on Remota Control Mirrors
each 'hinge. Tighten screws to 25 to 35 foot-pounds (34 to
47 N•m) torque.
Removal
(13) Remove door holding fixture.
(14) Position electrical harnesses inside door. (1). Remove door _trim panel.
(15) Checkdoor alignment. Adjust if necessary (refer (2) Remove setscrew attaching mirror remote con-
to Door Adjustment). trol assembly to trim panel escutcheon.
(16) Connect electrical harnesses. (3) Remove water shield paper.
(17) Install water shield and trim panel. (4) Remove screws attaching remote mirror-to-door
panel using Torx BifTool J-25359-C.
Door Adjustments
NOTE.: Check and note routing of remote mirror con-
The doors are adjusted at the hinge mounting points trol cables before removing assembly from door panel.
on the body or door.
The slotted center hole is provided in the hinge for in (5) Remove remote mirror and gasket from door
or out adjustment on the pillars. The upper and lower panel.
holes in the hinge set the door outboard slightly. To
adjust the door inboard, loosen the center screw and Installation
push the door open against door stop. Tighten the center
(1) Assemble remote mirror and gasket.
screw after correct alignment has been achieved.
(2) Insert remote mirror control cables into door
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outer panel and duplicate routing of control cables into
attaching screws in the door and move the door to the
door inner panel as previously noted during removal.
desired position and tighten the screws.
(3) Install screws attaching remote mirror-to-door
Prior to any door adjustment or alignment, the ad-
panel usingTorx Bit Tobl J-25359-C.
justable striker must be removed to allow the door to
(4) Install setscrew attaching mirror remote control
close freely in proper alignment without striker
interference. · assembly to trim panel escutcheon.
(5) Check mirror operation.
The door lock striker is adjustable up, down, in or out
(6) Install water shield paper.
and can be shimmed forward or back to hold the door in
(7) Install door trim panels.
the properly aligned position.
The door latch striker should be set so that the latch
enters the striker without binding, yet prov~des secure Electric Remota . Control Mirrors
retention for the lock and prevents up and ·down or in
Electric remote control mirrors are available on Cher-
and out movement of the door.
okee-Wagoneer models equipped with power windows.
The striker should also be adjusted in or out to allow
Both mirrors are controlled by a dual function switch
the door latch to be fully engaged. The door should be
located on the left front door panel. The left/right con-
flush with the adjacent body panels.
trol switch is used for directing current to the desired
mirror. The horizontal/vertical switch directs current to
NOTE: It is possible to set the striker in so far that the the motor in the mirror assembly which moves the mir-
door is closed tight but only the safety catch is engaged. ror as desired. A safety or overrun feature is designed
This prevents locking the door with the pushbutton lock into the mirror to prevent damage to the motor when
rod. the mirror is moved by hand or when running the mirror
to the maximum limit. When the mirror .is moved by
hand or run to the maximum limit, a distinct snapping
noise can be heard.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
Electric Motor/Switch Test
Standard Mirror Before conducting the electric motor/switch test, be
sure the battery is fully charged and all connections are
Removal clean and tight.
(1) Check accessory fuse.
(1) Remove screws attaching mirror to door panel.
(2) Check for good ground wire (black) connection
(2) Remove mirror and gasket from door panel.
located at base of fuse panel.
(3) Remove door trim panel.
Installation (4) Using test light, check for current as follows: ·
(1) Position gasket and mirror on door panel. (a) Orange input wire to switch-if no current
(2) Install screws attaching mirror to door panel. is present, check for broken ground (black) wire or feed
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(orange) wire between switch and fuse panel. If orange Switch Ramo~al
wire checks good, check switch output next (fig. 3J-4). (l) Remove door trim·panel.
(\ . (b) :Cpeck fo~. cur.rent -at horiz.ontal '(yello~) (2) Loosen setscrew on mirror switch escutcheon
, ___ _~ w1re and vertical (wh1te) w1re. If current 1s not found m and remove switch from trim panel. ''·>; ·
both yellow and white wire, replace switch. If. current is (3) Remove water dam paper. ,·
·found in both yellow and·white wire, replace the mirror.
(4) Disconnect wiring harness from mirror and door
harness. ··
NOTE: When checking the yellow and u'Jhite wire the (5) Remove switch.
control switches must be activated before checking for
current. · Switch Installation
. . .
(1) Plug switch connectors into wiring harness frqm
mirror and body. . ·'
· NOTE: Before replacing the right -side mirror, check · (2) Posi~ion switch in door panel.
for current input at the motor. (3) lnstaU water dam paper ..

LEFT MIRROR RIGHT MlfH~OR

R/L U/0 COMMON ·A/L U/D COMMON

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WHITE BLUE GREEN YELLOW WHITE· BLUE -GREENVEL.LOW

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YELLOW WHITE BLUE YELLOW

HORIZONTAL VERTICAL COMMON . HORIZONTAL

BLUE· COMMON

. ~.

ORANGE

BLACK
BLUE WHITE YELLOW . BLUE
. WHIUW/TR
W/TR
BATTERY
FEED

;. : ~ '

SWITCH

B1-104c

·Fig. 3J-4 Electric. Ml.rror Circuit Dligram

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(4) Position switch housing in hole in trim panel, then through door panel and install retaining screws
and tighten setscrew. using Torx Bit Tool J"25359-G.
.· (5) Install trim panel. (2) Tape mirror harness toinner door paneL 1
· (3) Connect body wiring harness to·mirror harness.
(4) Install water dam paper.
Mirror Removal-Left Door (5) Install switch in trim panel and ·tighten
(1) Remove door trim panel. setscrew.
(2) Loosen setscrew on mirror switch escutcheon (6) Install door trim panel.
and remove switch from trim panel.
(3) Remove water dam paper. Mirror Removal-Right Door
(4) Disconnect door wiring harness fro1ll mirror
harness. · · Removal of the right door mirror is accomplished in
(5) Remove tape holding mirror harness to inner the same manner as the left door mirror with the excep-
door panel. · · . . tion of removing the mirror switch. There· is no switch
(6) Remove mirror retaining screws using Torx Bit on the right door.
Tool J-25359-C. Remove mirror and gasket from outer
door panel. Pull mirror harness out of d?or and gasket.
Mirror Installation-Right boor
Installation of the right door mirror is accomplished
Mirror Installation-Left Door in the same manner as the left door mirror less the-
(1) Feed mirror harness through hole in gasket and installation of the switch.

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REAR DOORS·
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Door Trim 3J-12 Sealing System 3J-13
Hinge System 3J-15. · Window System 3J-13
Lock System 3J-15

DOOR TRIM (3) Remove assist handle, if equipped.

(a) Remove woodgrain ins.erts at both ends of
assist handle.
Window Regulator Handle (b) Remove attaching screws and assist handle.
Window Regulator handles are attached to the splined (4) Remove power window bezel, if equipped.
shaft of the window regulator with a 5/32-inch Allen (5). Remove trim ·panel attaching screws on bottom
head screw. To remove the handle, remove the screw and of trim panel. · · ·
pull the handle straight off the shaft. (6) .Pry trim panel-to-door clips along sides loose
Install the handle with the knob forward, the handle ·with Tool J-263l·Ol and remove parlel.
horizontal and the glass all the way up.
Installation
Trim Panel (1) Position trim panel on door and install clips in
holes in inner door panel.
Trim panels consist of fiber board composition cov-
ered with a vinyl material. They are fastened to the door · NOTE: To prevent creasing the trim panel cover, do
with spring clips inserted into holes in the door inner not hammer or exert excessive force on the ·clips.
panel and screws along the bottom edge. (2) Install screws along bottom of trim panel.
(3) Install window regulator handle, if equipped,
Removal and door latch remote control handle.
(1) Remove overlay on armrest, if equipped, and (4) Install armrest and overlay.
remove attaching screws and armrest. (5) Install assist handle, if equipped.
(2) Remove window regulator handle, if equipped, (a) Position assist handle and install attaching
and door latch remote control handle. screws.
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(b) Install woodgrain inserts. (2) Remove dust and dirt from rubber sealer, door
(6) Install power window bezel, if equipped. and body.
(- \
(3) Install ,upper front corner of sealer to door open-
-Replacement ing first. ·
(1) Remove door trim panel. (4) Complete installation of rubber ~ealer to re-
(2) If equipped with manual window regulator, as- mainder of door opening.
sist handle, or ash receiver:
(a) Cut opening(s) in replacement trim panel,
following outline(s) provided on backside of trim panel,
with sharp knife. - WINDOW SYSTEM.
(3) If equipped with power windows, it will be nec-
essary to cut opening for switch in replacerne~t trim Door Glass
panel following outline provided on backside of trim
panel with sharp knife.
(4) Transfer door trim panel attaching clips to re- Removal
placement panel. · - · ·
(5) ·Install door trim panel.
- (1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Remove glass down s£op bracket.
SEALING SYSTEM (3) Remove division channel .lower attaching
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· (4) Lower door glass to obtain access to retainer. · ·
Water Shield (I?) Remove retainer, disengage pin from slot in
The water shield is attached to the door inner panel· .· channel and lower glass to bottom of door (fig. 3J-5).
with adhesive. To r(lmove.water shield, use a putty l,mife (6) Remove inne'rimd outer belt we~therstrips.'
between ,shield and door inner. panel to break ·adhesive (7) Remove upper glass sllde charii\'~l> · ·
~d. ' ' ' ' (8) Remove stationary vent assembly attaching
_. __ . When installing water shf~id, be sure the tab on the screws (fig. 3J-5).
( ) lower. porti~ri is tucked inside ~he ~oor panel slit at the. (9) 'l'ilt top of vent assembly forward approx- ..'.. i
·~ · - access openmg and that the sh1eld 1s bonded securely to imately one inch.
the door inner panel. · (10) Push lower end of division channel toward rear
of door to release glass.
Rubber Sealer (11) Move glass toward rear of door to release glass
from front glass slide channeL ·' · · · · · ; • ·
The door rubber sealer is made of:r:nolded latex foam (12) Rotate glass 90° and guide glass betw:eeh inner
with a smooth rubber skin pn the outside .. and outer door panels.
The rubber sealer is attached to the door body
opening.
Installation
Maintena.n~e of R,ubber Sealers
Cold weather may cause the rubber sealer to harden
(1) Position door glass in lower section of door so
and lose resiliency. This may cause the door to loosen in
bottom channel has recessed portion toward outer door
its opening, resulting in noise. When servicing, use a
panel.
dampened cloth to clean rubber sealer. Clean dirt from
(2) Position door glass in front glass slide channel
all points where the rubber sealer contacts the body.
and push division .channel over glass.
Apply AMC ~ilicone Lubricant, or ~qui valent, to ,sealer.
(3) Slide glass up and crank regulator arm down
CAUTION: Do not use graphite; brake fluid or wax on until pin on regulator arm can be inserted in slot of
rubber sealer. · bottom channel.
(4) Install retainer.
(5) Position stationary verit assembly and install
Replacement . attaching screws.
Replacement rubber sealers are coated with powder to (6) Install upper glass slide channel.
prevent stickiness in storage. Before installation; re- ·· (7) Install inner and outer belt weatherstrip. ·
move all powder with a·cloth dampened with 3M Gen- (8) Install division channel lower attaching bracket.
eral Purpose Adhesive Clea.ner, or equivalent. · (9) Install glass down stop·bracket.
(1} Carefully ·remove rubber sealer from door (10) Checkoperation of glass.
opening. (11) Install water shield and door trim panel. .

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DIVISION CHANNEL GLASS SLIDE CHANNEL

"J;.
(
WINDOW
FRAME

L
HANDLE

GASKET

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GASKET ~"'i

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V\
SHill/IS
STRIKER

BRACKET

42656

Fig. 3J-5 Rear Door-Charokaa-Wagonaar Models

Vent Window (7) Rotate assembly to position lower attaching

bracket. on channel .and pull assembly up ·and out be-
tween. panels.
Removal
Installation
(1) Remove door glass. (1) Install assembly between panels.
(2) Apply soap solution under vent weatherstrip (2) Engage vent asseinbly in upper door frame and
and along inner and outer door panels. slide vent into position. ·.
(3) Slide vent assembly forward to center of door (3) Install attaching hardware.
glass opening. (4) Install door glass.
· (4) Push vent assembly down through opening be-
tween inner and outer door panels to disengage assem- Window Regulator
bly from upper door frame.
(5) Lower top of vent assembly down to clear upper Ramov~l
door frame. (1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(6) Pull vent assembly straight. up until weather- (2) Apply masking tape to each side of glass over
seals are clear of door panel and vent assembly can be top of window frame to hold glass during regulator
rotated. removal.
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(3) Remove regulator arm-to-glass bottom channel (5) Remove door latch attaching screws using Torx
retainer. Bit Tool J-25359-C.
(4) Push regulator pin out of glass bottom channel. (6) Disconnect remote control arm and turn latch
(5) Remove regulator attaching screws and remove 90°. '
regulator, (7) Remove lock lever rod and bellcrank (fig. 3J.-5 ).

Installation
Installation
(l) Position regulator on inner door panel and se-
cure with attaching screws. · . . (1) Position latch in door and install lock lever rod
(2) Install regulator pin in bottom channel and in- and bellcrank.
stall retainer. . ·· (2) ConneCt re.mote control arm to latch and turn
. (3) Remove tapefrom glasf!,' ·. , latch 90°. Secure latch to door panel with attaching
(4) Install water'shield and door trim panel. screws using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-C .
. (3) Install lock lever rod.
(4) Position lock control arm on inner door panel
LOCK SYSTEM and install attaching screws. ·
(5). Install door lock push knob. .
Outside Handle . (6) Install water shieldand trim panel. ·

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HINGE SYSTEM
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield ..
(2) Raise window to fully closed position. ·
(3) Through opening in inner door panel, remove . Roplacomont-One Hinge
handle attaching scr!:lws and remove handle and gaskets;
(1) Mark outline of existing hinge on body pillar and
Installation door with wax pencil for reference.
(1) Position gaskets and handle on door and secure (2) Position door in holding fixture.
with attaching screws, (3) Remoye hinge screws using Torx Bit Tool
(2) Install Wl:lter shield and door trim panel. J-25359-C and remove hinge. Retain shims.
· (4) Clean replacement hinge in suitable solvent and
Locking Rod blow dry with compressed air. · ·
CAUTION: Do not immerse hinge in solvent.
Removal (5) Color~coat hinge to match body.
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield. (6) Lubricate hinge with 3M· 4-Way Spray lubri-
(2) Remove door lock push knob. cant, or equivalent. .
(3) Loosen latch mounting screws using Torx Bit (7) Position . hinge on door with original shims,
Tool J-25359-C and. disengage locking rod by rotating being careful to align with wax pencil marks, and install .
metal clip oh rod and .pulling rod out of plastic bushing. screws using Torx Bit Tool J~25359-C. Tighten screws to
12 to 18 foot-pounds (16 to 24 N•m) torque.
Installation (8) Remove door holding fixture.
(9) Check door alignment. Adjust if necessary. Re-
(1) Engage locking rod to Hitch and tighten latch fer to Door Adjustments .
. mounting screws usingTorx Bit Tool J-25359-C; ·
(2) Install door lock push knob ..
(3) ~nstallwater shield anddoor trim panel. · Door Removal
Remota· Control and Lock Lover Rod' (1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Raise door glass to closed position.
(3) Disconnect electrical harnesses inside door and
Removal remove harnesses.
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield. (4) Position door in holding fixture and using wax
(2) Remove door lock push knob. pencil scribe outline of hinges on door for reference.
(3) Remove screws attaching lock control arm to (5) Remove all hinge-to-door· attaching screws using
inner door panel. Torx Bit Tool J-25359-C.
(4) Remove lock lever rod. (6) Remove door from vehicle.
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Installation Prior to any door adjustment or alignment, the ad-

justable striker must be removed to allow the door to
(1) Position door in body opening, being careful to close freely in proper alignment without striker/
align with wax pencil marks, and install screws using interference.
Torx Bit Tool J-25359-C. Tighten screws to 12 to 18 foot- The door lock striker is adjustable up, down, in or out
pounds (16 to 24 N•m)torque. and can be shimmed forward or back to hold the door in
(2) Remove holding fixture. the properly aligned position.
(3) Position electrical harnesses inside door. The door latch striker should be set so that the latch
(4) Connect electrical harnesses. enters the striker without binding, yet provides secure
(5) Check door adjustment. Adjust if necessary. Re- retention for the lock and prevents up and down or in
fer to door adjustments. and out movement of the door.
(6) Inst~ll water shield and trim panel. The striker also should be adjusted in or out to allow
the door latch to be fully engaged. The door should be
Door· AdjustmQnts flush with the adjacent body panels. ·
The doors _are adjusted at the hinge mounting points NOTE: It is possible to set the striker in so far that the
on the body or door. door is closed tight but only the safety catch is engaged.
Floating plates are located in the body pillars to per- This will prevent locking the door with the pushbutton
mit adjustment up, down, in or out. To adjust forward lock rod.
or back, add or remove shims between the hinge and
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WINDOWS
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Circuit Tests 3J~16 Motor 3J-19
Control Switch 3J-17 Motor Test 3J-19
Front Door Regulator and Motor 3J-18 Rear Door Regulator and Motor 3J-18
· ·General 3J-l6 Switch Voltage Tests 3J-18

GENERAL NOTE: The control switches, motors and wiring har-

ness can be checked using a 12-volt test lamp.
The window regulator motors (fig. 3J-6) are of a two-
wire design, using polarity of the circuit to change motor (1) Remove escutcheon and housing.
rotation. (2). Separate halves of terminal plate by releasing
An individual control switch is provided for each side barbed retainer hooks to expose wire terminal ends.
window and is mounted in the door trim panel. A com- (3) Turn ignition switch .to On position.
pleteset of control switches on the driver's door enables (4) Connect one lead of testlampto black wire and
remote control operation of all side windows. The igni- ~ontact other lead to red terminal. Repeat this test pro-
tion switch must be in the On pO'sition to operate the cedure with second black wire in master switch.
windows. (a) If lamp does not light, remove test lamp lead
that was on black wire terminal and connect to chassis
CIRCUIT TESTS ground.
(b) Iflamp lights at this point, an opening ex-
A 30-amp circuit breaker, located in the fuse panel, is ists between master swftch and ground.
mounted at the far left side above the parking brake (c) If lamp still does not light, check for defec-
release handle (fig. 3J-7). tive circuit breaker or opening in red wire from circuit
breaker to master switch.
'!'he circuit breaker (yellow and red wires) supplies
power to the electric side windows when the ignition
switch is in the On position. The black wires at the Circuit Breaker Test.
master control switch are the ground wires for the elec-
tric window circuits. .They join in the harness and (1) Disconnect yellow wire from circuit breaker and
ground to the instrument panel harness ground circuit connect test lamp between yellow wire and chassis
at lower left corner of the instrument panel. ground.
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Fig. 3J-6 Electrically Operated Door Windows and D_oor Locks

(2) Turn ignition switch to On position. If lamp does check connections and leads tomot~r. Ifmot9r operates,
not light, yellow wire has an open circuit or ignition switch is defective. · ··
switch is defective.
NOTE: It may be possible that switch an11 'Yfi,Otor .both
(3) Reconnect yellow wire to circuit breaker;·
are defective. · ·
(4) Disconnect red wire from circuit .breaker ·and
connect test lamp to circuit br.eaker terminal and
chassis ground. If lamp lights, circuit breaker is good. If CONTROL SWITCH
lamp does not light, circ1,1it breaker is defective.

Control· Switch.and Motor .Test .. Removal

· (1) Connect test lamp between terminals of yellow CAUTION: Be.sure ~gnition switch is{n Offp~sition.
and orange wire!. . . . .
..
(1) Disconnect battl;lry negative cable.
(2) Operate control switch up and down for respec-
(2) Remove retaining screws and e.scutcheon. ·
tive window. If lamp lights in Up and Down ·position,
(3) Remove switch :housing screws. PuJl sw~tch out
test indicates that yellow and orange wires of wire har-
to expose wires .
.ness to that window and back again to master switch are
. (4) Disconnect terminal plate fr.om swltch~
not defective. It. also indicates that individual door
(5) Depress retainer clips t\lrough holes in swit~h
switch on master control is not defective.
housing and remove switch.
(3) Disconnect white and green motor leads at ter-
minal plate and connect these leads to green and white
· leads respectively. ·
Installation
) (4) Operate master switch. lf window goes up and (1) Hold retainer clips in position on switch and
down, motor. is not defective but switch is defective.)f slide switch into ho\)sing. Press.retainer clips until they
motor does not operate, remove door trim panel and click into position.
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(4) Position regulator in inner door panel and in-

stall nuts and bolts.
- (5) Remove tape or drift holding window.
(6) Install water shield and trim panel. Connect
negative battery cable.

REAR :DOOR REGULATOR AND MOTOR

Removal
(1) Raise the window half way up.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(3) ·.Remove door trirri panel.and water shield.
(4) Insert driftinto hole in door inner panel or use
masking tape to .hold glass asse~bly in half-way
position. . ·. · • . ·. ·.. ·· .·
(5) Remove regulator arm retainer clip and remove
arm from bottom window channel.
(6) Disconnect wires from motor.
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regulator and remove regulator and motor assembly.

Installation
(1) Install replacement regulator in door.
(2) Connect wires to motor .
. 11 (3) Connect regulatorarin ·to glass bottom channel
81·012A
and install clip. ·
Fig. 3J-7 Circuit Breaker Location (4) Position regulator in inner door panel and in-
:.• stalLnut.s and bolts.
(2) Install terminal plate to switch and install hous- (5) Remove tape or drift holding window.
ing in door. (6) Install water shield and trim panel. Connect
(3) Install escutcheon and retaining screws. negative battery cable.
(4) Connect battery negative cable. ·

FRONT DOOR REGULATOR AND MOTOR SWITCH VOLTAGE TESTS

· 'l'he folloWing wiring test sequence determines
Removal whether or not voltage is continuous through the har-
ness to switch.
(1) Raise window half-way up. Leave ignition switch in the Oil position. After remov-
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. ing the switch from the trim panel for testing purposes,
(3) Remove door trim panel and water shield. carefully separate the multiple terminal block on the
(4) Insert drift into hole in door i:~mer panel or use wiring harness from the switch body. Connect one lead
masking tape to hold glass assembly in half-way of the test lamp lead to the red wire terminal and the
position. other to ground. If the test lamp lights, the wiring cir-
(5) Remove regulator arm retainer clip and remove cui~ between the battery .and switch is functional, pro-
arm from bottom window channel. ceed to check the continuity in the ground circuit (black
(6) Disconnect wires from motor. wire). If the lamp does not light, check 30-amp main fuse
(7) Remove nuts and bolts from inner door panel to (circuit breaker) or for a broken wire. .
regulator and remove regulator and motor assembly.
Switch Up Jest
Installation
• (1) Connect jumper to red lead and other end of
(1) Install replacement regulator in door. jumper lead to Up terminal as shown in figure 3J-8.
(2) Connect wires to motor. Connect another jumper to ground terminal of switch.
(3) Connect regulator arm to glass bottom channel . Co11nect other end of second jumper wire to Down termi-
and install clip. nal of switch.
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UP · (2rl,f m~tor runs, test verifies that voltage is avail-

MOTOR
able to motor. Install switch body back on multiple
connector and actuate switch. If motor fails to run,
JUMPER replace switch body. Each switch is tested in same
REP .
maimer.
. . (3) If motor does not run, perform Window Motor
Test.
0 0 BLACK

MULTIPLE
COI\INECTOR MOTOR TEST
0 0 . (1) Connect positive (+)lead (from a test battery) to
either terminal. · · -· · · · ·
._, (2) Connect negative (-) lead (from test· battery)· to
A .'.
remaining rnotor terminal. ·· ··· · · ··
BLAqK ., . _ (3) Motor should .now rotate in one direction to
either move window up or down.-·· '
- · (a) If wiridow happens to already be in full Up
BATTERY position and motor is connected;·so 'as to rotate· hi Up
~EED RED W/TR
·. ·.·· 810128 direction no movement Will be observed. . _
(b) Likewise, motor connected to Down direc~­
Fig. 3J-8 Motor Switch UP Test tion rotation, no movement will be observed if window is

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(2) If motor runs, test verifies that voltage is avail~· already in full down 'position.. . ··, --
able to motor. Switch must now be tested to make sure - (4) 'Reverse battery leads opposite :to steps (1) ~:~.nd'
that voltage is passing through satisfactorily. Install (2). Window should now move. Ifw~ndow does iwtmove,-
. switch body back on multiple connector and actuate renioye motor for bench test as described;below. ·
switch. If motor .fails to run,, replace switch body~. Each· v-ehicle for berich test. - · - _,_. - . . .- · . · . ·
switch hrtested in same manner;.. .. (5) If window moved: completely up ~f down, -~otor
('') • (3) If motor does: not rQn after installing. new should be reversed one more time{reverse leads to com'.;
\..j switch,_ perform: Motor 'rest. · - . :: . plete a full window travel inspection)~ •.
·. . .

Switch Down Test . :' ;' ~ .'

(1) Connect jumper lea.d to red terrninal ·lead· and
MOTOR-
other end of jumper to Down terminal as shown in· .... · . ;•

figure 3J-9. Connect another jumper to ground terminal Removal.-

of switch and other end of jumper wire to Up terminal of : ...... '·. ····rr
.. ,,
.
switch. · · · :(1) Disconnect battery negative cab·l~ ..
~·

UP · .DOWN (2) Remove door trim panel and windshield.

MOTOR.· (3) Remove motor attaching bolts and nuts .
. •. .'

JUMPER · - WARNING: The regu,lator assembly is sprl~g loaded.

BLACK '\. . . - The door glass must be supported_ in the Up position
. '\...,.- .... ~­ with the reaulator arm connect'ed to thfi lower glass slide
,. ' !'{ED
cha,nnel. This prevents the regy,lq,tor ,spring from
unloading. _ · - ·.
~,
MULTIPLE
J . CONNECTOR
/, (4) Disconnect lead wires from motor and remove
motor.· · ·

Installation
BL~CK
(1) Connect lead wires to motor.
i - "\ BATTERY (2) .Install. motor in door panel and remove -glass
l FEED RED W/TR support. . ._ · -. ·
'·--.,....-"/ .
81012C
' (3) Install door:trimpanel and watershield. ·
(4) Connect battery negative cable.
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POWER DOOR
LOCKS
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Actuator Motor 3J-20 General 3J-20
Circuitry 3J·20 Switch 3J-20

..OFF LOCK
GENERAL
Door lock actuators are controlf~d · by two rocker
switches. To lock qoors,. push down on either switch. To
unlock doors from. inside the vehicle ·push upward on
either switch.
The power door locks· do not lock or unlock the doors
from outsid~ t,he vehicle. lnsert the key into th.e ·lock
cylinder to lock or unJock each individual door. SWITCH

Fig. 3J-1 0 Continuity Test for Power Door Lock Switch

CIRCUITRY

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The power door lock operates with battery power and, SWITCH
therefore, is independent of the ignition switch.
A 3Q-amp circuit breaker mounted in the fuse block
protects the circuit. Refer to wiring diagrams in the· Removal
back of this manual for complete circuits. The front door
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
harness runs from door to door and is secured to the
(2) Remove door trim panel and watershield.
dash panel with harness retainers ..
. (3) Remove swit~h housing from inner door panel.
On four-door models, the right and left rear door
, (4) Disconnect wiring and remove switch. Con-
harnesses are connected to the front door harness at the
nector is retained to switch with clips, pry clips up to
top of the side-cowl panels. They are routed along the disconnect. ' ·
side sill to the B-pillar, then through the bottom of the
B-pillar to the rear doors. . (5) Depxe~s retainer clips through holes in switch
housing and remove switch. ·
If the vehicle is equipped with power windows, the
door lock wires become part of the combined wire·h"ar- Installation
nesses. The wire routing still follows the above des-
cription. (1) Hold retainer clips in position on switch and
slide switch into housing. Press in retainer clips until
they snap into position.
Circuit Breaker Test (2) Connect wiring to switch.
(3) Install housing into door panel.
Disconnect harness connector from fuse panel. Test (4) Install watershield and trim panel.
fuse panel connection with test lamp. If lamp lights, (5) Connect negative battery cable.
battery voltage is present. If no battery voltage is pre~
sent, remove circuit breaker and test with ohmmeter. If ACTUATOR MOTOR
circuit breaker is OK then check for battery voltage at
circuit breaker connection on fuse panel. If no battery Test
voltage at fuse panel check for failure of fuse links in
· engine compartment. To test the actuator motor, attach an ammeter to the
motor terminals and ope;rate the door switch. Replace
the actuator motor if current 'draw exceeds 8 amps at
Switch Test room temperature or if the actuator does not complete
its travel in less than one second.
Test door switches for continuity with a self-powe'red
Test Lamp J-21008, or ohmmeter. Continuity should
Replacement
exist between. terminals at various switch positions as (1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
shown in figure 3J-10. (2) Remove door trim panel and watershield.
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(3) Remove actuator motor by drilling out rivets (7) Install actuator in door panel using two 1/4-20 x
attaching motor to door panel with a 1/4-inch drill bit. 1/2-inch screws and locknuts or rivets and connect bell-
(4) Disconnect actuator rod from bell crank. crank rod to bellcrank.
(5) Disconnect wires from actuator motor and re-
move actuator motor. (8) Install watershield and door trim panel.
(6) Connect wires to actuator motor and connect rod
to actuator. (9) Connect battery negative cable.·

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TRIM PAD DEPRESSOR WEATHERSTRIP
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