Jeep Wrangler 1997, Manual

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HALF DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim panel.
(2) Disconnect the outside handle to latch rod (Fig.
36).
(3) Remove screws attaching the outside handle to
the door.
(4) Separate the outside handle and seal from the
door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the outside handle and seal in the
door.
(2) Install screws attaching the outside handle to
the door.
(3) Connect the outside handle to latch rod.
(4) Install trim panel.
HALF DOOR LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim panel.
(2) Peel back the waterdam.
(3) Disconnect lock cylinder to latch rod (Fig. 37).
(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) Secure the waterdam.
(4) Install trim panel.
HALF DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim panel.
(2) Disconnect the lock cylinder to latch rod (Fig.
37).
(3) Disconnect the lock knob to latch rod.
(4) Disconnect the outside handle to latch rod.
(5) Using a trim stick or equivalent, pry back the
door weatherstrip at the latch to access the screw
attaching the latch to the door.
(6) Remove the screws attaching the latch to the
door (Fig. 38).
(7) Lower the latch in the door and disconnect the
inside handle to latch rod.
(8) Remove the latch from the door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the latch in the door.
(2) Connect the inside handle to latch rod.
(3) Install the screws attaching the latch to the
door.
Fig. 36 Outside Handle Fig. 37 Half Door Latch Rods
Fig. 38 Door Latch
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)