Grand Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 24-02-98
Date: 980313
Heater A/C Housing - Service
NO: 24-02-98
GROUP: Air Conditioning
DATE: Mar 13, 1998
SUBJECT:
Heater A/C Housing, Service
MODELS:
1993 - 1998 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer
1994 - 1998 (ZG) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
DISCUSSION:
The service manual procedures to service the heater A/C housing, evaporator or heater core have been revised, based on feedback from our training and
field personnel as well as dealership technicians. The new procedure is simpler and more efficient than the current service manual procedure. The revised
service manual procedure is included and should - be used starting immediately. Listed are the labor operation numbers and times that will be affected by
this revision.
NOTE:
THE REVISED LABOR OPERATION TIMES WILL BE EFFECTIVE ON MARCH 16, 1998.
Removal and Installation
Heater A/C housing
Removal
1.
Disconnect battery. This must be done to prevent accidental airbag deployment.
2.
Using on A/C recovery unit, remove all R-134a refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Service Manual Procedures for A/C system evacuation
and charge.
3.
Remove the shift knob by pulling sharply upward.
4.
Place the transfer case in low range. Pry the shift indicator bezel out of the console using a trim stick.
5.
Apply the parking brake and place the transfer case in neutral. Remove the parking brake trim insert. Remove the console attaching screws. Lift
the console up and disconnect the 4WD indicator lamp hamess. Remove the console.
6.
Remove the passenger side knee blocker. Remove the single end screw. Remove the screws below the glove box. Remove the screw at the
courtesy lamp. Remove the ash receiver and the screws behind it. Remove the instrument panel armature screw behind the ash receiver. Open the
