Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 876
(4) Position the door weatherstrip in place, apply
adhesive as necessary.
(5) Connect the outside handle to latch rod.
(6) Connect the lock knob to latch rod.
(7) Connect the lock cylinder to latch rod (Fig. 37).
(8) Install trim panel.
HALF DOOR LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws attaching the striker to the
body.
(2) Separate the striker and the spacer from the
body (Fig. 39).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the striker and the spacer on the body.
(2) Install the screws attaching the striker and
spacer to the body.
HALF DOOR INSIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the torx screw attaching the inside
handle to the door.
(2) Carefully pull handle from door.
(3) Disconnect the latch rods from the handle (Fig.
40).
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the latch rods to the handle.
(2) Position handle and seal in door.
(3) Install the torx screw attaching the inside han-
dle the to door.
HALF DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
The weatherstrip is seated into a channel around
the door. The channel that seats the weatherstrip is
attached to the door with push-in fasteners and dou-
ble sided tape.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim panel.
(2) Remove window retaining sleeve.
(3) Remove the push-in fasteners attaching the
weatherstrip to the top of the door.
(4) Peel the weatherstrip from the channel.
(5) If necessary, remove the push-in fasteners
attaching the weatherstrip channel to the door and
peel the channel from the door (Fig. 41).
INSTALLATION
(1) If the weatherstrip channel has been removed,
clean the contact surfaces with isopropyl alcohol or
equivalent.
(2) Remove the backing from the weatherstrip
channel, position the channel on the door and install
the push-in fasteners. Use a roller or forceful hand
pressure to ensure good adhesive contact.
(3) Position the seal on the door and press it into
place.
Fig. 39 Latch Striker
Fig. 40 Inside Handle Actuator
Fig. 41 Half Door Weatherstrip
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BODY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)