Wrangler L4-2.5L VIN P (1999)
Glove Compartment Lock: Service and Repair
Glove Box Latch Striker Replacement
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG 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 AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. See: Service and Repair/Glove Box Component Replacement
Glove Box Latch Striker Remove/Install
3. Remove the two screws that secure the latch striker to the grab handle bezel at the top of the instrument panel glove box opening.
4. Remove the latch striker from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the latch striker onto the instrument panel.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the latch striker to the grab handle bezel at the top of the instrument panel glove box opening.
Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install the glove box onto the instrument panel. Refer to Glove Box in the Service and Repair for the procedures.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.