Jeep Cherokee

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Instrument panel systems » Removal and installation
Instrument panel accessory switch bezel

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, 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 PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG 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 three screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel (Fig. 8).

Fig. 8 Instrument Panel Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install

1 - ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
2 - SCREW

(4) Pull the accessory switch bezel away from the instrument panel far enough to access the instrument panel wire harness connectors.

(5) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors from the connector receptacles, the accessory switches, the cigar lighter and the accessory power outlet on the back of the accessory switch bezel.

(6) Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.

(2) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors to the connector receptacles, the accessory switches, the cigar lighter and the accessory power outlet on the back of the accessory switch bezel.

(3) Position the accessory switch bezel onto the instrument panel.

(4) Install and tighten the three screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.

Tighten the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).

(5) Install the center bezel onto the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Bezel in the Removal and Installation section of this group for the procedures.

(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

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Instrument panel top cover

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Glove box latch striker

Instrument panel end cap

Instrument panel center support bracket

Instrument panel assembly