Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Steering Column Cover: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. if the vehicle is so equipped, move the tilt steering column to the fully raised position.
3. Remove the knob and shaft from the headlamp switch. See Headlamp Switch for the procedures.
Steering Column Opening Cover Remove/Install
4. Remove the two screws that secure the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel.
5. Pull the steering column opening cover straight back away from the instrument panel as far as possible.
6. Rock the lower edge of the steering column opening cover rearward to disengage the hook formations on the lower edge of the cover from the
pivots on the lower edge of the instrument panel.
7. Lower the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
8. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Be certain that the hook formations on the lower edge of the steering column opening cover are fully
engaged on the instrument panel pivots. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
