Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
Heater-A/C Housing Kick Cover Removal and Installation
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS 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.
Kick Cover Remove/Install
2. Loosen the two screws that secure the upper half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing under the passenger side end of the instrument panel.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the lower half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing.
4. Pull the kick cover down towards the floor pan to disengage the slotted upper mounting tabs from under the two loosened screw heads.
5. Remove the kick cover from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the slotted upper kick cover mounting tabs under the heads of the two loosened mounting screws on the heater-A/C housing. Tighten the
screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
2. Install the two screws that secure the lower kick cover to the heater-A/C housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the battery negative cable.
