Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: Service and Repair
Instrument Panel Power Outlet Door Replacement
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, 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 AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the center lower bezel from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Lower Bezel in the Removal and Installation for the
procedures.
Instrument Panel Power Outlet Door Remove/Install
3. With the power outlet door in the open position, carefully spread the power outlet door hinge arms far enough to disengage the pivot pins from the
pivots on the back side of the center lower bezel.
NOTE: The power outlet door is more easily serviced while in the open position. The illustration shows the door in the closed position for
additional visibility of the assist spring orientation and anchor Point details.
4. Disengage the stepped ends of the assist spring from the anchor holes in the inboard power outlet door hinge arm and in the side of the ash receiver
housing.
5. Remove the power outlet door from the instrument panel center lower bezel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the power outlet door to the instrument panel center lower bezel.
2. Engage the stepped ends of the assist spring with the anchor holes in the inboard power outlet door hinge arm and in the side of the ash receiver
housing.
3. With the power outlet door in the open position, carefully spread the power outlet door hinge arms far enough to engage the pivot pins with the
pivots on the back side of the lower center bezel.
4. Install the center lower bezel into the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Lower Bezel in the Removal and Installation for the
procedures.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.