Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
Heater-A/C Housing Kick Cover Removal and Installation
Heater-A/C Housing Kick Cover Removal and Installation
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Kick Cover Remove/Install
2. Loosen the two screws that secure the upper half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing under the passenger side end of the instrument panel
3. Remove the two screws that secure the lower half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing.
4. Pull the kick cover down towards the floor panel to disengage the slotted upper mounting tabs from under the two loosened heater-A/C housing
screws.
5. Remove the kick cover from the beater-A/C housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the slotted upper kick cover mounting tabs under the heads of the two loosened heater-A/C housing screws. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m
(20 in lbs).
2. Install the two screws that secure the lower kick cover to the heater-A/C housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in lbs).
3. Connect the battery negative cable.
