Grand Cherokee 2WD Limited V8-4.7L (2002)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: Service and Repair
Front Power Outlet
FRONT POWER OUTLET
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 Body for the procedure.
3. Pull the cigar lighter knob and element or the protective cap out of the cigar lighter receptacle base, or open the power outlet door in the
instrument panel center lower bezel.
Fig.15 Cigar Lighter And Power Outlet Remove/Install - Typical
4. Look inside the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and note the position of the rectangular retaining bosses of the mount that secures the
receptacle base to the instrument panel center lower bezel (Fig. 15).
5. Insert a pair of external snap ring pliers into the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and engage the tips of the pliers with the retaining
bosses of the mount.
6. Squeeze the pliers to disengage the mount retaining bosses from the receptacle base and, using a gentle rocking motion, pull the pliers and the
receptacle base out of the mount.
7. Remove the cigar lighter or power outlet mount from the instrument panel center lower bezel.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the cigar lighter or power outlet mount into the instrument panel center lower bezel.
2. Align the splines on the outside of the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base connector receptacle with the grooves on the inside of the
mount.
3. Press firmly on the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base until the retaining bosses of the mount are fully engaged in their receptacles.
4. Install the cigar lighter knob and element or the protective cap into the cigar lighter receptacle base, or close the power outlet door in the
instrument panel center lower bezel.
5. Install the center lower bezel onto the instrument panel Refer to Instrument Panel Center Lower Bezel in Body for the procedure.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.