Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1761
(2) Remove the access hole cover and remove the
rearward nut attaching the door handle to the door.
(Fig. 28).
(3) Disconnect the handle-to-latch rod from the
handle latch release lever arm.
(4) Remove the forward nut attaching the handle
to the door.
(5) Separate the handle from the door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the handle in the door.
(2) Install the forward nut attaching the handle to
the door.
(3) Connect the latch to handle rod, to the handle
latch release lever arm.
(4) Install the rearward nut attaching the door
handle to the door.
(5) Install the access hole cover.
(6) Install the door waterdam and trim panel.
FRONT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel.
(2) Peel back waterdam to access lock cylinder.
(3) Disconnect the door latch-to-lock cylinder rod
at the door latch (Fig. 29).
(4) Remove the lock cylinder retainer clip.
(5) Remove the lock cylinder.
(6) If applicable, remove the door latch-to-lock cyl-
inder rod from the original lock cylinder. Connect it
to the replacement lock cylinder.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lock cylinder and in the door open-
ing.
(2) Install the retainer clip.
(3) Connect the door latch-to-lock cylinder rod to
the door latch.
(4) Press the waterdam into position.
(5) Install the door trim panel.
Fig. 27 Door Restraint (Check)
1 – A-PILLAR
2 – RETAINING PIN
3 – NUT
4 – DOOR RESTRAINT
5 – RESTRAINT BRACKET
6 – DOOR INNER PANEL
7 – SPEAKER OPENING
Fig. 28 Front Door Outside Handle
1 – OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE
2 – OUTSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH ROD
3 – DOOR LATCH
4 – OUTSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH ROD
Fig. 29 Door Lock Cylinder
1 – ACCESS PLUG
2 – RETAINER
3 – LOCK CYLINDER TO LATCH ROD
4 – LATCH
5 – LOCK CYLINDER TO LATCH ROD
6 – LOCK CYLINDER
7 – GASKET
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)