Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Glove Compartment: Service and Repair
Glove Box Module
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 steering column opening coven knee blocker from the instrument panel. See Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column
Cover/Steering Column Opening Cover and Knee Blocker procedures.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the top of the instrument panel center bezel to the instrument panel above the Graphic Display Module (GDM)
or Vehicle Information Center (VIC).
3. Remove the ash receiver from the instrument panel center bezel.
4. Remove the two screws in the back of the ash receiver opening that secure the instrument panel center bezel to the instrument panel armature.
5. Remove the screw that secures the courtesy lamp to the lower instrument panel located under the outboard end of the glove box module.
6. Open the passenger side front door and remove the screw that secures the outboard end of the glove box module to the instrument panel armature.
7. Remove the four screws that secure the glove box hinge to the instrument panel armature on the lower edge of the glove box module.
8. Open the glove box door and remove the four screws at the top of the glove box opening that secure the upper edge of the glove box module to the
instrument panel armature.
9. Lower the glove box module far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connectors from the glove box lamp and switch, the cigar lighter
and lamp, and the power outlet. Also remove the ash receiver lamp bulb and socket as a unit by gently pulling it out of the ash receiver lamp hood.
10. Remove the glove box module from the instrument panel.
11. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
