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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1999CHEROKEE 2WD L4-2.5L VIN PREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSPOWER LOCKSPOWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Jeep Cherokee 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P
Power Door Lock Control Module: Service and Repair
1999 Jeep Cherokee 2WD L4-2.5L VIN PSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the screws that secure the front door trim panel to the inner door panel.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide fiat-bladed tool, gently pry the front door trim panel away from the door around the perimeter to release the trim panel retainers.
NOTE: To aid in the removal of the trim panel, start at the bottom of the panel.
4. Lift the front door trim panel upwards and away from the inner door panel far enough to disengage the top of the panel from the inner belt weather-strip.
5. Pull the front door trim panel away from the inner door panel far enough to access the inside door latch release and lock linkage rods near the back of the inside door remote controls.
6. Unsnap the plastic retainer clips from the inside door remote control ends of the latch release and lock linkage rods, and remove the rod ends from the inside door remote controls.
7. Unplug the wire harness connectors from the door module.
8. Remove the trim panel from the front door.
9. Remove the three screws that secure the door module to the front door trim panel.
10. Remove the door module from the front door trim panel.
11. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Front Door Trim Panel Remove/Install:
2. Remove the screws that secure the front door trim panel to the inner door panel.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide fiat-bladed tool, gently pry the front door trim panel away from the door around the perimeter to release the trim panel retainers.
NOTE: To aid in the removal of the trim panel, start at the bottom of the panel.
4. Lift the front door trim panel upwards and away from the inner door panel far enough to disengage the top of the panel from the inner belt weather-strip.
5. Pull the front door trim panel away from the inner door panel far enough to access the inside door latch release and lock linkage rods near the back of the inside door remote controls.
6. Unsnap the plastic retainer clips from the inside door remote control ends of the latch release and lock linkage rods, and remove the rod ends from the inside door remote controls.
7. Unplug the wire harness connectors from the door module.
8. Remove the trim panel from the front door.
Door Module Remove/Install:
9. Remove the three screws that secure the door module to the front door trim panel.
10. Remove the door module from the front door trim panel.
11. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.