Grand Cherokee Parts
If you have a Grand Cherokee you probably know that many of them suffer from the same problem. That is yellowed headlights. It manifests itself as a yellow haze that gets progressively worse and worse over time. If you have this problem you most likely think that you need to replace them but they can be fixed. Read on to learn more.
The cause of the yellowing is oxidation caused by UV exposure and wear and tear from normal driving. It can be only a minor haze or it can be enough to seemingly block all of the light from the bulb. The cure fr this problem is an inexpensive bottle of scratch remover. You can find it at just about any auto parts store for a few dollars. Once you have the scratch remover you will first start the repair process by thoroughly cleaning the headlight to remove any soil that could further scratch them. Then read the directions on the scratch remover and apply the polish to the light using a clean soft rag. Rub the scratch remover on the headlight for several minutes and then remove it with a clean rag. You might need to use some pressure so don’t be afraid to bear down a little but. You also might have to repeat the process several times to remove all of the damage. Repeat this process on the other headlight
In 1993, Jeep launched the fine-looking Grand Cherokee in response to the success of rivals Ford and their Explorer model. The Grand Cherokee saw Jeep produce a vehicle with their legendary off-road capability but with an improved highway ride and larger interior than the Cherokee.
Initially three models were offered: base model, Laredo and Limited. Jeep stole a march on competitors in the market place with the inclusion of driver’s side airbag and all round anti-lock brakes. Notable standard features included full instrument set, cloth interior and 5 speed manual transmission. In addition to this the Laredo came with body cladding, powered mirrors and cruise control. The Limited came with leather seats, Air Con, upgraded stereo system, 4 speed auto transmission and a host of powered parts.
The construction and design of the Grand Cherokee led to a 105.9 inch wheelbase, 4.5 inches longer than the Cherokee leading to more legroom for rear passengers, also the Grand Cherokee was only available as a four door model.
The engine for the Grand Cherokee was the Jeep 190 BHP, six cylinders 4.0 liter and towards the end of 1993 a 5.2 liter V8 with 220 BHP was launched. This larger engine gave a great advantage over the Grand Cherokee competitors and also allowed for a towing capability of some 6,500 pounds.
In 1994 the Grand Cherokee saw refinements made including all round disc brakes on the Limited, rear seats gained headrests, power sunroof and upgraded stereo system. The base model was renamed “SE” and side impact beams were fitted in the doors improving crash protection.
For 1995 Jeep introduced the “Orvis” edition Grand Cherokee in response to Ford’s Eddie Bauer (both Orvis and Bauer are outdoor clothing and equipment manufacturers). The color scheme for this was green paint, red and gold accents and two tone green & champagne interior. Other improvements were increased torque output from 285 – 300 pounds for the V8 engine and deeper tints to side and rear windows. Two new optional extras were available with a flip up tailgate window and integrated child safety seat. Also a two wheel drive version of the limited with six cylinder engine only was launched.