Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Graphic Display Module/Vehicle Information Center
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS SYSTEMS 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.
1. Remove the glove box module from the instrument panel. See Glove Box Module procedures.
Graphic Display Module/Vehicle Information Center Remove/Install
2. Remove the three screws that secure the Graphic Display Module (GDM) or Vehicle Information Center (VIC) to the instrument panel armature.
3. Pull the GDM or VIC unit out from the instrument panel far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connector.
4. Remove the GDM or VIC from the instrument panel.
5. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
Switch Pod Bezels
SWITCH P0D BEZELS
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING
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.
(1) Both switch pod bezels are held in place with spring clips and a light snap fit. Using a trim stick or other suitable wide flat-bladed tool, pry gently
around the edges of the bezel to release the snap clip retainers.
(2) Remove the bezel from the instrument panel.
(3) To install the bezel, use one hand to hold it in position on the instrument panel, then use the other hand to push the bezel towards the instrument
panel until each of the retainers snaps firmly into place.
Knee Blocker
KNEE BLOCKER
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING
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.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the left and right switch pod bezels as described in this group.
(3) Remove one screw on each side of the steering column on the upper edge of the knee blocker/steering column cover.
(4) Remove one screw securing the left end of the knee blocker to the instrument panel.
