Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 396
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS,
REFER
TO
GROUP
8M
-
PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING
WHEEL,
STEERING
COLUMN,
OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
REMOVAL
DRIVER SIDE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the knee blocker from the instrument
panel. Refer to Knee Blocker in the Removal and
Installation section of this group for the procedures.
(3) Remove the top cover from the instrument
panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Top Cover in the
Removal and Installation section of this group for the
procedures.
(4) Remove the five screws that secure the end cap
to the instrument panel (Fig. 21).
(5) Remove the end cap from the instrument
panel.
PASSENGER SIDE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Roll down the glove box from the instrument
panel. Refer to Glove Box - Roll Down in the
Removal and Installation section of this group for the
procedures.
(3) Remove the top cover from the instrument
panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Top Cover in the
Removal and Installation section of this group for the
procedures.
(4) Remove the passenger side airbag module from
the instrument panel. Refer to Passenger Side Air-
bag Module in the Removal and Installation section
of Group 8M - Passive Restraint Systems for the pro-
cedures.
(5) Remove the six screws that secure the end cap
to the instrument panel (Fig. 21).
(6) Remove the end cap from the instrument
panel.
INSTALLATION
DRIVER SIDE
(1) Position the end cap to the instrument panel.
(2) Install and tighten the five screws that secure
the end cap to the instrument panel. Tighten the
screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the top cover onto the instrument panel.
Refer to Instrument Panel Top Cover in the
Removal and Installation section of this group for the
procedures.
(4) Install the knee blocker onto the instrument
panel. Refer to Knee Blocker in the Removal and
Installation section of this group for the procedures.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
PASSENGER SIDE
(1) Position the end cap to the instrument panel.
(2) Install and tighten the six screws that secure
the end cap to the instrument panel. Tighten the
screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the passenger side airbag module onto
the instrument panel. Refer to Passenger Side Air-
bag Module in the Removal and Installation section
of Group 8M - Passive Restraint Systems for the pro-
cedures.
(4) Install the top cover onto the instrument panel.
Refer to Instrument Panel Top Cover in the
Removal and Installation section of this group for the
procedures.
(5) Roll up the glove box into the instrument
panel. Refer to Glove Box - Roll Down in the
Removal and Installation section of this group for the
procedures.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 21 Instrument Panel End Cap Remove/Install
1 – END CAP
2 – INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 – SCREW
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)