Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Knee Diverter: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS 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 AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover as described.
Knee Blocker Remove/Install
3. Remove the two screws that secure the knee blocker to the instrument panel
4. Pull the knee blocker away from the instrument panel far enough to disengage the two mounting tabs from the slots in the lower instrument panel
reinforcement.
5. Remove the knee blocker from the vehicle.
Knee Blocker Mounting Screw Location
6. Reverse the removal procedure to install. Be certain that the mounting screws are located in the screw hole on each side of the steering column that
is closest to the driver side front door of the vehicle. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
