Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 399

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Remove both switch pod bezels, the cluster
bezel, the knee blocker, the glove box module, and
the cowl top trim panel. See the procedures in this
group.
(3) If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the screw
that secures the auto headlamp light sensor/vehicle
theft security system lamp near the defroster duct
outlet and move it for clearance of the instrument
panel top pad.
(4) Remove the screws around the perimeter of the
instrument panel top pad that secure the top pad to
the instrument panel armature.
(5) Lift the top pad off of the instrument panel
armature and remove it from the vehicle.
(6) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
JUNCTION BLOCK
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
STEERING WHEEL,
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the fuse access panel by unsnapping it
from the right cowl side trim panel.
(3) Remove the push nut that secures the right
cowl side trim panel to the junction block stud (Fig.
22).
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the right
cowl side trim panel to the right front door opening
trim.
(5) Remove the right cowl side trim panel.
(6) Unplug all of the wire harness connectors from
the junction block cavities.
(7) Remove the bolt that secures the junction block
to the cowl side panel (Fig. 23).
(8) On Left-Hand Drive (LHD) models only, lift
upwards on the junction block to remove its slide-tab
mount off of the mounting bracket on the right cowl
side panel.
(9) Remove the junction block from the vehicle.
(10) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL,
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
BEFORE ATTEMPTING
STEERING COLUMN,
GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
STEERING COLUMN,
JUNCTION RIGHT RELAYS BLOCK COWL TRIM SIDE
INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS
OR
Fig. 22 Right Cowl Side Trim Panel Remove/Install
Fig. 23 Junction Block Remove/Install
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove both switch pod bezels as described in
OR
this group.
SCREWS CIRCUIT BREAKER MOUNTING BOLT PUSH NUT FUSES
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