Cherokee 2WD L4-150 2.5L VIN H TBI (1988)
Door Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
1. Remove the trim panel and water dam sheet.
Lock Cylinder Mounting
2. Disconnect the latch and cylinder links at the latch.
Removing/Installing Lock Cylinder
3. Remove the lock cylinder retaining clip and remove the cylinder, gasket and clip.
4. Connect the latch link to the new lock cylinder.
5. Install the new cylinder and gasket in the door. Then secure the cylinder with the retaining clip.
6. Connect the latch and cylinder links.
7. Check and adjust latch link free play as follows:
a. Press the door handle release button inward and observe latch link movement. The link should start to move after the button travels no more
than 3 mm (0.012 in).
b. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the adjusting screw on the latch. Reduce link free play as needed and retighten the screw.
8. Install the water dam sheet and the door trim panel.
