Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2005)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
Outlets-Air
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE
THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE:
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Only the outboard instrument panel air outlets can be serviced separately.
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Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.
1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench.
2. Remove the instrument panel ducts from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the outboard instrument panel air outlet(s) (2) to the instrument panel top cover (3) and remove the
outlets.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the outboard instrument panel air outlet(s) (2) into the instrument panel top cover (3).
NOTE: Make sure that the air outlet is properly aligned to the instrument panel opening and that the foam seal on the outlet is properly installed.