Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 870
INSTALLATION
(1) Engage the latch release rod to the door han-
dle.
(2) Position the gasket and handle in the door.
(3) Slide the keepers into the door handle from the
top.
(4) Lower the window.
(5) Using a long flat blade, lightly tap the handle
keepers downward to secure the handle.
(6) Raise the window.
(7) Connect to the latch, the inside lock knob to
latch rod and, the outside release handle to latch rod.
(8) Install the waterdam
(9) Install the grab handle support bracket.
(10) Install the door trim panel.
FULL DOOR LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim panel.
(2) Peel back waterdam.
(3) Disconnect lock cylinder to latch rod.
(4) Remove lock cylinder retaining clip.
(5) Remove the lock cylinder from the door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lock cylinder in the door.
Install lock cylinder retaining clip.
(2) Connect lock cylinder to latch rod.
(3) Install the lock cylinder in the door.
Install lock cylinder retaining clip.
(4) Connect lock cylinder to latch rod.
(5) Secure the waterdam to the door.
(6) Install trim panel.
FULL DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim panel.
(2) Roll window to full upward position.
(3) Disconnect the lock cylinder to latch rod (Fig.
24).
(4) Disconnect the lock knob to latch rod.
(5) Disconnect the outside handle to latch rod.
(6) Remove the screws attaching the latch to the
door (Fig. 25).
(7) Lower the latch in the door and disconnect the
inside handle to latch rod.
(8) Remove the latch from the door.
Fig. 22 Latch Rods
Fig. 23 Outside Door Handle Removal
Fig. 24 Latch Rods
23 - 24
BODY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)