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Jun 9, 2016 | 02:18 PM

#54526

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcguymike

Ah. so a much better option for grounds, not so good idea for multi pin electrical connectors.

Correct.

De-Ox-It and OxGard go together like peas and carrots.

Jun 9, 2016 | 02:20 PM

#54527

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen

Time to replace the fuse block and wire harness.
Go to the junk yard and pull the block and the harness slowly so you can see where it unplugged and goes. That will be the right way to fix it. Who ever said you can pull the terminals out is a Tard.

You sure about that tard comment?

I've got a fuse box sitting out in the garage.....

Jun 9, 2016 | 02:22 PM

#54528

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

You sure about that tard comment?

I've got a fuse box sitting out in the garage.....

Was it you that said that?

Jun 9, 2016 | 02:31 PM

#54529

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

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Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen

Was it you that said that?

LOL. No. I think you MAY be able to release the terminals from the back side of the box.

I can verify it in a bit.

Jun 9, 2016 | 03:02 PM

#54530

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

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VERIFIED!!!

I am the biggest tard ever!!

Look what I did:

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Jun 9, 2016 | 03:41 PM

#54531

winginit

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Yup , those little tabs hold it in, bend them back a little push it in and it locks in place. yet another myth bites the dust LOL

Jun 9, 2016 | 03:44 PM

#54532

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by winginit

Yup , those little tabs hold it in, bend them back a little push it in and it locks in place. yet another myth bites the dust LOL

Yup. all you need to remove them is a pocket screwdriver.

Jun 9, 2016 | 04:27 PM

#54533

BurnToast

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Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Have an 88 with some flat rear springs. She has a 4" lift, what would be a solid, safe set of leaf springs to throw under her?

Jun 9, 2016 | 04:27 PM

#54534

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Then edit my post. Op's question worded it that he could just reach in and pull straight out.

Jun 9, 2016 | 10:31 PM

#54535

Joecam18

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Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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Hi all. Hoping to get some advice for my throttle valve cable replacement. I get the gist of it and know how to do it, just not sure how to unhook the cable from the top of the transmission case. Judging from pictures, it looks like theres a metal hook thats holding it down. Any advice on how to disconnect the cable with the transmission still in place?

Thanks!

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(dont mind the circled bolts)

Jun 9, 2016 | 10:54 PM

#54536

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joecam18

You have to pull the pan to disconnect the cable

Jun 9, 2016 | 11:19 PM

#54537

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Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen

You have to pull the pan to disconnect the cable

Yes absolutely! But I am just curious as to how to disconnect the cable from the external hook fixating it to the top of the transmission as circled in the first picture above

Jun 10, 2016 | 04:46 AM

#54538

Luckyhollow

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From: West Virginia

Year: 2000 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 2.5

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

VERIFIED!!!

I am the biggest tard ever!!

Look what I did:

Thanks for the pics and the info guys.
Is there any chance you all know of a place to buy new tabs?

Jun 10, 2016 | 05:46 AM

#54539

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Just loosen that bolt up then slide the cable from under the hook.

Jun 10, 2016 | 08:17 AM

#54540

Joecam18

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Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

Just loosen that bolt up then slide the cable from under the hook.

Not sure ill be able to get a wrench up under there. Might just yield to a tranny shop