How to install front floor pans in a 94 xj

I had the same thing. just remove the cover from under the steering wheel and you can see the ratchet release lever. You can also remove the metal cover that is under the plastic cover for more visibility. now just reach in with a bit of stiff wire with a hook on the end and pull the lever back to you. that is all the cable does, and voila, the brake is released. now you just have to remember not to push it down again (I did!)

This is on a 4L60-E--Automatic Transmission


This is on a 4L80-E--Automatic Transmission


Hope this helps you ??

hmm,, ok,, try this..

1.) look under the seat you will notice two sliding rods,, on this there are 4 brackets with bolts.. its maybe hidden under the upholestry,, any way remove the bolts,, slide any lift seat..

If there's no obvious holes or grommets missing from the floor pan, Check out the rubber door seals. Are they torn, cracked or not properly seated ?

2.0L Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Engine undercover Front exhaust pipe Lower oil pan bolts and lower pan Cover Upper oil pan bolt and upper pan Baffle plate
   
   Fig. Oil pan and related components-2.0L engine
   
   

To install:

1. Clean all gasket surfaces of the cylinder block and the upper and lower oil pan.
2. Install or connect the following:
   Baffle plate
   
3. Apply a 0.16 in. (4mm) bead of sealant to the gasket surfaces of the upper oil pan.
   Upper oil pan onto the cylinder block within 15 minutes after applying sealant. Tighten the bolts as shown in the accompanying figure.
   
   Fig. Upper oil pan bolt location and torque sequence-2.0L engine
   
   
4. Apply 0.16 in. (4mm) bead of sealant to the gasket surfaces of the lower oil pan.
   Lower oil pan and tighten the bolts, in the sequence shown, to 88-106 inch lbs. (10-12 Nm)
   
   Fig. Lower oil pan bolt tightening sequence-2.0L engine
   Front exhaust pipe Engine undercover Oil drain plug with a new gasket and tighten to 29 ft. lbs. (40 Nm)
   
   Fig. Make sure to the install the new drain plug gasket as shown, or leaks will occur
   
   
5. Lower the vehicle and fill the crankcase to the proper level with clean engine oil.
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Non-Turbo Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
4. Once the oil has completely drained, install the plug and tighten to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
5. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
6. Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube assembly.
7. Remove the front plate.
8. Unfasten the oil pan mounting bolts, then remove the oil pan and gasket.
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the oil pan and related components-1999 2.0L non-turbo engine
   

To install:

1. Apply sealant at the point where the engine block meets the oil pump.
2. Use a new gasket and install the oil pan. Tighten the mounting bolts to 8.9 ft. lbs. (12 Nm).
   
3. Install the front plate.
4. Install the front exhaust pipe.
5. Install the dipstick and tube assembly.
6. Safely lower the vehicle to the floor.
7. Refill the crankcase with oil to the proper level.
8. nnect the negative battery cable.
9. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Turbo Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Safely raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
4. Remove the exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
5. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container. Once the oil has drained completely, tighten the plug to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm).
6. Remove the dipstick and tube.
7. For AWD vehicles, remove the transfer case assembly as follows:
   1. With the propeller shaft still installed, remove the transfer mounting bolt.
   2. Insert a suitable prytool in between the transfer case and transaxle, then remove the transfer case from the center shaft.
   3. Remove the transfer case from the center shaft. Do NOT tilt the transfer assembly to the rear or oil will leak out.
   4. After removing the transfer assembly, insert tool MB991193 or equivalent, to prevent the oil from leaking out. Use a piece of wire to suspend the transfer case from the body.
      
      
      Fig. View of the transfer case with the tool installed to prevent oil from leaking out-1999 2.0L turbo engines
      
8. Remove the bell housing cover.
9. Disconnect the oil return pipe from the oil pan.
10. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts. Tap the oil pan seal breaker MB998727 or equivalent between the oil pan and the engine block to break the seal and remove the oil pan.
    
    Fig. Exploded view of the oil pan and sealant application-1999 2.0L Turbo engine
    

To install:

1. Clean the sealing surface on the oil pan and engine block. Apply a continuous bead of sealant MD970389 or equivalent to the oil pan.
2. Clean the oil pan mounting bolt holes in the oil seal case.
3. Install the oil pan to the engine block. Tighten the mounting bolts to 5.1 ft. lbs. (6.9 Nm).
4. Use a new gasket and connect the oil return pipe to the oil pan.
5. Install the bell housing cover.
6. If equipped with AWD, install the transfer case assembly.
7. Install the dipstick and tube assembly.
8. Install the front exhaust pipe.
9. Install the exhaust pipe and muffler.
10. Install a new oil filter.
11. Safely lower the vehicle to the floor and add five quarts of oil to the crankcase.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Good luck (remember rated this help).

GM Celebrity/Century/Ciera/6000 1982-1996 Repair Guide
Cables - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
(see Figures 1 and 2)

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Loosen the equalizer nut.
3. Disengage the front cable from the connector and equalizer.
4. Remove the clip at the frame.
5. Remove the cable from the hanger.
6. Lower the vehicle.

Fig. 1: The parking brake control assembly is located under the dash on the drivers side

1. To remove the driver's side sound insulator panel, unsecure the screws and nuts. Remove the panel.
2. Remove the carpet finish molding, then lift the carpet.
3. Remove the cable retaining clip at the lever assembly.
4. Depress the retaining tangs and remove the cable and casing from the lever assembly.
5. Remove the cable from the retaining clips.
6. Remove the grommet retainer from the floor pan.

Fig. 2: Parking brake cable routing on vehicles without rear disc brakes

1. Unseat the grommet and pull the cable through the floor pan.

To install:

1. Insert the cable through the floor pan and grommet.
2. Seat the grommet. Install the grommet retainer to the floor pan.
3. Fasten the cable in the retaining clips.
4. Connect the cable and casing to the lever assembly. Seat the retaining tangs.
5. Install the cable retaining clip at the lever assembly.
6. Place the carpet into position, then install the carpet finish molding.
7. Install the driver's side sound insulator panel with the attaching screws and nuts.
8. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
9. Fasten the cable to the hanger.
10. Install the clip to the frame.
11. Engage the front cable to the equalizer and connector.
12. Adjust the parking brake cable.
13. Lower the vehicle.

Hope helps with this.

you have too remove the motor mount bolts and hoist the engine up

If yo ucan see all the bolts on the bottom of the pan, it will be as easy as changing your oil. Make sure you get a torque wrench for the install though so you don't strip the bolts out, and just follow the directions with the gasket.



Fig. 1: Exploded view of the oil pan and related components for the 1990-94 1.6L engine-2.2L engine is similar



Fig. 2: Exploded view of the oil pan and related components for the 1.8L engine


Make sure all old sealer is removed from the bolts prior to installation. Installing a bolt coated with old sealer could result in cracking of the bolt holes.

1. On 1990-94 323 1.6L (B6E) and 1994 Protege 1.8L (BPD) engines, install the integrated stiffener to the engine block and transaxle. Tighten the bolts to 38 ft. lbs. (52 Nm).
2. 1990-94 Protege 1.8L (BPE) and 1994 MX3 1.8L (BPD) engines, install the transverse member. Tighten the bolts to 93 ft. lbs. (1 Nm).
3. Install the front exhaust pipe bracket, if equipped. Install the front exhaust pipe, using new gaskets. Tighten the exhaust manifold flange nuts to 34 ft. lbs. (46 Nm).
4. Install the oil pan drain plug using a new gasket. Tighten the drain plug to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
5. Install the engine undercover and lower the vehicle.
6. Fill the engine with the proper type and quantity of oil.
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Start the engine and bring to normal operating temperature. Check for leaks.

Hope helped with this (remember rated this help). Good luck.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Drain engine oil
3. Remove LH and RH side splash shields.
4. Remove front exhaust pipe.
5. Remove oil pan mounting bolts.

1. Remove oil pan with screwdriver or suitable tool as shown in figure. Caution:

a) Do not force tools between cylinder block and oil pan because this may damage sealing surfaces. b) Do not damage sealing surfaces when removing old sealant

1. Remove oil strainer.

Replacement

Caution:
a) If oil pan is reused, remove all foreign material from sealing surfaces of cylinder block and oil pan. b) If bolts are reused, remove old sealant from bolt threads.

1. Install oil strainer. Tightening torque: 5.8 - 8.7 ft. lbs. (7.8 - 11.8 Nm, 0.8 - 1.2 kg-m)
2. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to baffle plate along inside of bolt holes on contact surfaces. Caution: The oil pan must be installed no longer than 5 minutes after silicone sealant is applied.

3. Install oil pan. Tightening torque: (A) (B) (C) (D): 5.8 - 8.0 ft. lbs. (7.8 - 10.8 Nm, 0.8 - 1.1 kg-m) (E): 28 - 38 ft. lbs. (38 - 51 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m)

4. install front exhaust pipe. Tightening torque: (A): 29.7 - 40.5 ft. lbs. (40.2 - 54.9 Nm, 4.1 - 5.6 kg-m) (B): 51 - 69 ft. lbs. (69 - 94 Nm, 6.9 - 9.4 kg-m) (C): 15.2 - 20.2 ft. lbs. (20.6 - 27.4 Nm, 2.1 - 2.8 kg-m)

5. Install LH and RH side splash shields. Tightening torque: 12 - 18 ft. lbs. (16 - 24 Nm, 1.6 - 2.4 kg-m)
6 . Fill with specified amount and type of engine oil.

GOOD LUCK,I HOPE THIS HELPS...