Instrument Panel Center Support; Bracket - Jeep XJ Manual

XJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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.
INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS

INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER SUPPORT

BRACKET

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
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.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the center bezel from the instrument
panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Bezel in
the Removal and Installation section of this group for
the procedures.
(3) Remove the floor console from the floor panel
transmission tunnel. Refer to Floor Console in the
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body
for the procedures.
(4) Pull the floor carpet back from the front of the
floor panel transmission tunnel far enough to access
the instrument panel center support bracket mount-
ing nuts.
(5) Remove the two nuts that secure the center
support bracket to the studs on the instrument panel
(Fig. 22).
Fig. 22 Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket
Remove/Install
(6) Remove the two nuts that secure the instru-
ment panel center support bracket to the studs on
the floor panel transmission tunnel.
(7) Remove the center support bracket from the
instrument panel.
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GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
STEERING COLUMN, OR