Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1389
Refer to the appropriate removal and installation
procedure locate in this section or in Group 8, Elec-
trical.
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The headliner is a one-piece, molded
component (Fig. 84). It has limited flexibility and
must not be bent during removal/installation.
(1) Remove the upper trim moldings from the
perimeter of the headliner (Fig. 85).
(2) Ensure that all the retainer clips and screws
are disengaged before removing the headliner.
(3) Disengage
tabs
attaching
headliner/speaker
structure to roof rail, if equipped (Fig. 84).
(4) Disengage rear speaker harness connector, if
equipped.
INSTALLATION
(1) Engage tabs attaching headliner/speaker struc-
ture to roof rail, if equipped. (Fig. 84)
(2) On vehicles without headliner speakers, ensure
that the retainer clips on upper liftgate opening trim
and rails are installed. (Fig. 86)
(3) Engage rear speaker harness connector.
(4) Install the upper trim moldings around the
perimeter of the headliner. Tighten the retaining
screws to 1 N·m (11 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) As applicable, install:
• Assist handles.
• Sunvisors.
• Dome/cargo lamps.
• Overhead console.
• All other attached/overlapping components.
LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Using a small flat blade, pry out the trim plugs
from the liftgate assist handle.
(2) Remove the screws attaching the assist handle
to the liftgate (Fig. 87).
Fig. 84 Headliner
1 – TAB
2 – SPEAKER
3 – GRILLE
4 – CARGO LAMP
5 – HEADLINER
Fig. 85 Upper Trim Molding—4-Door
1 – ROOF RAIL
2 – SCREW
3 – SPACER
4 – ROOF RAIL
5 – HEADLINER SLOT
6 – SPACER
7 – REAR HEADLINER TRIM MOLDING
8 – FRONT HEADLINER TRIM MOLDING
9 – TRIM MOLDING
Fig. 86 Headliner Retainer Clip and Retainer Rail
1 – CLIP
2 – RETAINER REAR
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BODY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)