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I replaced and rewired the plastic connector for the 3157 reverse bulb. The part was universal to GM and it was a lot easier to do than I had previously thought. Kinda sad it only took 20 minutes actually. Still, any day turning a wrench on the Jeep is a good day!
Tightened up the 13 mm nuts that hold the driver's seat in place. Haven't touched them since I installed a good junkyard leather Grand Cherokee seat a few months ago. As expected, right front tightened a little when I was pushing forward on left rear. The rest moved a tiny bit too.
Note: When you do a seat swap like that, take the Grand Cherokee nuts too. They have a larger flange. And use some stainless (if possible) fender washers under the nuts to spread that clamping force out across more of that seat metal. The seat I removed ripped right off of the nuts, all four nuts were still on the studs when I lifted it out. Looked like it had been in a lethal totaled accident.
Very minor, removed door trim this evening. Been working with vinyl for many years, so have done my fair share of gooey adhesive removal, and this 3M wheel made super quick work of it. New favorite little tool. Lift UPgrade is next.
Last edited by SpenserAK; Dec 9, 2019 at 11:17 PM.
Very minor, removed door trim this evening. Been working with vinyl for many years, so have done my fair share of gooey adhesive removal, and this 3M wheel made super quick work of it. New favorite little tool. Lift UPgrade is next.
If you haven't already maybe someday give the 3M 08984 General Purpose Adhesive Remover a try.
Not cheap but works really well. Little goes a long way and it does not evaporate quickly.
Just give it a couple seconds to work before you start rubbing.
the hard fuel line was leaking just above the upward bend from the bottom
used FI hose and FI clamps, cut off the bottom hard plastic bent part and used a ~15" piece of hose to cover the hole and replace the bottom plastic section
Does THIS count as something I DID to my Jeep today??
Watched my Jeep drive away with my daughter in it headed to work . . . for some REASON she always smiles when she does this. I have to get the Grand Cherokee running for her!!!
Got the rear main seal changed today. Have to finish cleaning the oil pan and hit it with a coat of International Red paint to match the front diff cover. Hopefully the rain will let me get the pan back on before the weekend.
Very minor, removed door trim this evening. Been working with vinyl for many years, so have done my fair share of gooey adhesive removal, and this 3M wheel made super quick work of it. New favorite little tool. Lift UPgrade is next.
Dude -- I loath my plastic trim! Getting ready to take mine off FOREVER! Curious, did the goo come off pretty easy with that?
Yeah, it’s really easy. I wanted to test it out the night I got it, so I pulled off one of the small pieces at the front, and it was so easy that I just went ahead and did it all in the dark. You will find the proper angle and pressure where it works best… don’t need to press too hard and you want to keep it moving in mini circles so as to avoid burning through your clearcoat, but it’s designed to be gentle and only remove the adhesive. You’d probably have to try to hurt your paint on purpose to do so.
You might also consider the liquid recommended in the post after mine, but I prefer the wheel for this application. The 3M one is about $30, but I’m sure the cheaper $10 versions work fine for this - I believe it’s just an “eraser wheel”
For removing the trim in the first place, you want to pry at one end and then do it by hand if you can. If you are going to pry as you go, definitely use plastic. I started along the top and then sliced the bottom with a razor where it “hinged.” Don’t be afraid to pull hard, you aren’t going to hurt anything. The adhesive stays on your paint, so really what you are tearing apart is the foam.
I used a razor to remove the excess foam left behind, so most of what I was removing with the wheel was just adhesive. Should have gotten a quick video to show how easily it comes off, but here is one from Get Jeeping. He had more foam left behind than I did… It’s definitely easier to just strip it with a razor first. In total I can’t imagine it took me any longer than a half hour from start to finish.
Yeah, it’s really easy. I wanted to test it out the night I got it, so I pulled off one of the small pieces at the front, and it was so easy that I just went ahead and did it all in the dark. You will find the proper angle and pressure where it works best… don’t need to press too hard and you want to keep it moving in mini circles so as to avoid burning through your clearcoat, but it’s designed to be gentle and only remove the adhesive. You’d probably have to try to hurt your paint on purpose to do so.
You might also consider the liquid recommended in the post after mine, but I prefer the wheel for this application. The 3M one is about $30, but I’m sure the cheaper $10 versions work fine for this - I believe it’s just an “eraser wheel”
For removing the trim in the first place, you want to pry at one end and then do it by hand if you can. If you are going to pry as you go, definitely use plastic. I started along the top and then sliced the bottom with a razor where it “hinged.” Don’t be afraid to pull hard, you aren’t going to hurt anything. The adhesive stays on your paint, so really what you are tearing apart is the foam.
I used a razor to remove the excess foam left behind, so most of what I was removing with the wheel was just adhesive. Should have gotten a quick video to show how easily it comes off, but here is one from Get Jeeping. He had more foam left behind than I did… It’s definitely easier to just strip it with a razor first. In total I can’t imagine it took me any longer than a half hour from start to finish.
Thank you for your feedback and awesome video and info on removing the trim! I have wanted to remove it forever but always too busy.. but lately I've been forcing myself to make time! That eraser does a great job especially if I can use my drill (: by hand would suck! and I think that's why I've been avoiding it lol. I'm glad I ran in to your thread... you've totally inspired me! Getting ready to do my headliner and visors first (gag!), any tips??
