Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 889
(2) Install the screws that attach the sunvisor arm
support brackets to the frame. Tighten the screws
securely.
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the plastic rivets that attach the
splash shield to the wheelhouse (Fig. 73).
(2) Remove the push-in fasteners attaching the
splash shield to the wheelhouse. (The push-in fasten-
ers are molded into the splash shield.)
(3) Remove the splash shield from the wheelhouse.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the splash shield in the wheelhouse.
(2) Press the splash shield push-in fasteners into
place.
(3) Attach the splash shield to the wheelhouse
with rivets.
LIFTGATE GLASS SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE THE LIFTGATE SUP-
PORT RODS WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. THE
SUPPORT ROD PISTONS ARE OPERATED BY HIGH
PRESSURE GAS AND COULD CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE IF THEY ARE
REMOVED
WITH
THE
PISTONS
COMPRESSED
(LIFTGATE CLOSED). ONCE REMOVED, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR THE SUP-
PORT RODS.
(1) Open and support the liftgate glass.
(2) Remove the support rod cylinder retaining clips
at both ends of each support rod cylinder (Fig. 74).
(3) Pull the support rods off the ball studs (Fig.
75).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the support rod cylinders on the ball
studs.
(2) Install the support rod cylinder retainer clips.
LIFTGATE GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) If equipped, disconnect the rear defroster har-
ness connectors (Fig. 76).
(2) If equipped, disconnect the wiper motor har-
ness connectors.
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE THE LIFTGATE SUP-
PORT RODS WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. THE
SUPPORT ROD PISTONS ARE OPERATED BY HIGH
PRESSURE GAS AND COULD CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE IF THEY ARE
REMOVED
WITH
THE
PISTONS
COMPRESSED
(LIFTGATE CLOSED). ONCE REMOVED, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR THE SUP-
PORT RODS.
Fig. 73 Wheelhouse Splash Shield
Fig. 74 Support Rod Cylinder
Fig. 75 Support Rod Cylinder Removal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)