2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE body control

leak area. If the hose cannot be positioned without
being held, have someone help do the water test.
Some water leaks must be tested for a considerable
length of time to become apparent. When a leak
appears, find the highest point of the water track or
drop. The highest point usually will show the point of
entry. After leak point has been found, repair the
leak and water test to verify that the leak has
stopped.
Locating the entry point of water that is leaking
into a cavity between panels can be difficult. The
trapped water may splash or run from the cavity,
often at a distance from the entry point. Most water
leaks of this type become apparent after accelerating,
stopping, turning, or when on an incline.
MIRROR INSPECTION METHOD
When a leak point area is visually obstructed, use
a suitable mirror to gain visual access. A mirror can
also be used to deflect light to a limited-access area
to assist in locating a leak point.
BRIGHT LIGHT LEAK TEST METHOD
Some water leaks in the luggage compartment can
be detected without water testing. Position the vehi-
cle in a brightly lit area. From inside the darkened
luggage compartment inspect around seals and body
seams. If necessary, have a helper direct a drop light
over the suspected leak areas around the luggage
compartment. If light is visible through a normally
sealed location, water could enter through the open-
ing.
PRESSURIZED LEAK TEST METHOD
When a water leak into the passenger compart-
ment cannot be detected by water testing, pressurize
the passenger compartment and soap test exterior of
the vehicle. To pressurize the passenger compart-
ment, close all doors and windows, start engine, and
set heater control to high blower in HEAT position. If
engine can not be started, connect a charger to the
battery to ensure adequate voltage to the blower.
With interior pressurized, apply dish detergent solu-
tion to suspected leak area on the exterior of the
vehicle. Apply detergent solution with spray device or
soft bristle brush. If soap bubbles occur at a body
seam, joint, seal or gasket, the leak entry point could
be at that location.
WIND NOISE
Wind noise is the result of most air leaks. Air leaks
can be caused by poor sealing, improper body compo-
nent alignment, body seam porosity, or missing plugs
in the engine compartment or door hinge pillar areas.
All body sealing points should be airtight in normal
driving conditions. Moving sealing surfaces will notalways seal airtight under all conditions. At times,
side glass or door seals will allow wind noise to be
noticed in the passenger compartment during high
cross winds. Over compensating on door or glass
adjustments to stop wind noise that occurs under
severe conditions can cause premature seal wear and
excessive closing or latching effort. After a repair pro-
cedure has been performed, test vehicle to verify
noise has stopped before returning vehicle to use.
Wind noise can also be caused by improperly fitted
exterior moldings or body ornamentation. Loose
moldings can flutter, creating a buzzing or chattering
noise. An open cavity or protruding edge can create a
whistling or howling noise. Inspect the exterior of the
vehicle to verify that these conditions do not exist.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place and
body components are aligned and sealed. If compo-
nent alignment or sealing is necessary, refer to the
appropriate section of this group for proper proce-
dures.
ROAD TESTING WIND NOISE
(1) Drive the vehicle to verify the general location
of the wind noise.
(2) Apply 50 mm (2 in.) masking tape in 150 mm
(6 in.) lengths along weatherstrips, weld seams or
moldings. After each length is applied, drive the vehi-
cle. If noise goes away after a piece of tape is applied,
remove tape, locate, and repair defect.
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF WIND NOISE
²Moldings standing away from body surface can
catch wind and whistle.
²Gaps in sealed areas behind overhanging body
flanges can cause wind-rushing sounds.
²Misaligned movable components.
²Missing or improperly installed plugs in pillars.
²Weld burn through holes.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BODY LUBRICATION
All mechanisms and linkages should be lubricated
when necessary. This will maintain ease of operation
and provide protection against rust and excessive
wear. The weatherstrip seals should be lubricated to
prolong their life as well as to improve door sealing.
All applicable exterior and interior vehicle operat-
ing mechanisms should be inspected and cleaned.
Pivot/sliding contact areas on the mechanisms should
then be lubricated.
(1) When necessary, lubricate the operating mech-
anisms with the specified lubricants.
23 - 2 BODYWJ
BODY (Continued)

(18) Remove the four nuts that secure the steering
column to the studs on the instrument panel steering
column support bracket.
(19) Remove the steering column from the instru-
ment panel. Be certain that the steering wheel is
locked and secured from rotation to prevent the loss
of clockspring centering.
(20) Disconnect the left and right body wire har-
ness connectors, the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) wire
harness connector and the fused B(+) wire harness
connector from the connector receptacles of the JB
(Fig. 5).(21) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors from the following floor panel transmis-
sion tunnel components (Fig. 6):
²the Airbag Control Module (ACM) connector
receptacle
²the park brake switch terminal
²the transmission shifter connector receptacle.
(22) Remove the two nuts that secure the instru-
ment panel wire harness ground eyelets to the studs
on the floor panel transmission tunnel in front of and
behind the ACM.
(23) Disengage the retainers that secure the
instrument panel wire harness to the floor panel
transmission tunnel.
(24) Remove the instrument panel to center floor
tunnel bracket from the instrument panel and the
floor panel transmission tunnel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP CENTER FLOOR TUN-
NEL BRACKET - REMOVAL).
(25) Remove the one screw that secures the floor
duct to the heater and air conditioner housing near
the driver side of the floor panel transmission tunnel
and remove the duct from the housing.
(26) If the vehicle is equipped with the manual
heating and air conditioning system, disconnect the
vacuum harness connector located near the driver
side of the floor panel transmission tunnel behind
the driver side floor duct.
(27) Remove the one screw that secures the instru-
ment panel steering column support bracket to the
driver side end of the heater and air conditioner
housing (Fig. 7).
(28) Remove the one screw that secures the instru-
ment panel steering column support bracket to the
intermediate bracket on the driver side dash panel
(Fig. 8).
Fig. 5 Junction Block Connections
1 - SNAP CLIPS
2 - SCREW
3 - CONNECTOR
4 - LEFT BODY WIRE HARNESS
5 - IOD CONNECTOR
6 - FUSED B+ CONNECTOR
7 - RIGHT BODY WIRE HARNESS
8 - SCREW
9 - CONNECTOR
10 - JUNCTION BLOCK
WJINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 39
INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM (Continued)

(23) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors to the following floor panel transmission
tunnel components:
²the Airbag Control Module (ACM) connector
receptacle
²the park brake switch terminal
²the transmission shifter connector receptacle.
(24) Reconnect the left and right body wire har-
ness connectors, the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) wire
harness connector and the fused B(+) wire harness
connector to the connector receptacles of the Junction
Block (JB) and tighten the connector screws (Fig. 5).
Tighten the screws to 4 N´m (36 in. lbs.).
(25) Engage the lower steering column shaft with
the steering shaft coupler and position the steering
column to the mounting studs on the instrument
panel steering column support bracket (Fig. 4).
(26) Install and tighten the four nuts that secure
the steering column to the studs on the instrument
panel steering column support bracket. Tighten the
nuts to 11.8 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(27) Install and tighten the bolt that secures the
coupler to the lower steering column shaft. Tighten
the bolt to 49 N´m (36 ft. lbs.).
(28) Turn the ignition switch to the On position,
then install the shifter interlock cable connector into
the ignition lock housing receptacle.
(29) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors to the following steering column compo-
nents (Fig. 3):
²the two lower clockspring connector receptacles
²the left multi-function switch connector recepta-
cle
²the right multi-function switch connector recep-
tacle
²the two ignition switch connector receptacles
²the shifter interlock solenoid connector recepta-
cle
²if the vehicle is so equipped, the Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM) connector receptacle.
(30) Position the lower tilting steering column
shroud to the steering column multi-function switchmounting housing, then install and tighten the screw
that secures the shroud to the housing (Fig. 2).
Tighten the screw to 1.9 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(31) Position the upper tilting steering column
shroud over the steering column. Align the upper and
lower shrouds with each other and snap the two
halves together.
(32) Reinstall the steering column bracket onto the
instrument panel steering column support bracket.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP
STEERING COLUMN BRACKET - INSTALLA-
TION).
(33) Reinstall the steering column opening cover
onto the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPEN-
ING COVER - INSTALLATION).
(34) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(35) Reinstall the fuse cover onto the Junction
Block (JB). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DIS-
TRIBUTION/FUSE COVER - INSTALLATION).
(36) Reinstall the console onto the floor panel
transmission tunnel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION).
(37) Reinstall the trim panels onto the right and
left inner cowl sides. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(38) Reinstall the scuff plates onto the right and
left front door sills. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
DOOR SILL SCUFF PLATE - INSTALLATION).
(39) Reinstall the top cover onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(40) Reinstall the trim onto the right and left
A-pillars. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR
TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(41) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
23 - 44 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMWJ
INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM (Continued)

(15) Remove the two large screws on the glove box
opening upper reinforcement that secure the top pad
to the instrument panel structural duct (Fig. 24).(16) Remove the two small screws on the glove box
opening upper reinforcement that secure the panel
outlets to the instrument panel structural duct.
(17) Remove the center upper bezel from the
instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/IP CENTER BEZEL - UPPER -
REMOVAL).
(18) Remove the center lower bezel from the
instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/IP CENTER BEZEL - LOWER -
REMOVAL).
(19) Remove the four screws that secure the radio
to the instrument panel structural duct. Pull the
radio out of the instrument panel only far enough to
access the screws that secure the top pad to the
instrument panel structural duct.
(20) Remove the four screws that secure the heat-
er-A/C control to the instrument panel structural
duct. Pull the heater-A/C control out of the instru-
ment panel only far enough to access the screws that
secure the top pad to the instrument panel structural
duct.
(21) Remove all of the screws that secure the
perimeter of the top pad to the instrument panel
structural duct.
Fig. 23 Instrument Panel Top Pad to Dash Panel Mounting
1 - STUD (4)
2 - NUT (4)3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
4 - DASH PANEL
Fig. 24 Instrument Panel Top Pad to Glove Box
Opening Mounting
1 - PASSENGER SIDE TRIM BEZEL
2 - PANEL OUTLETS
3 - SMALL SCREWS
4 - LARGE SCREWS
5 - GLOVE BOX OPENING UPPER REINFORCEMENT
WJINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 53
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD (Continued)

(6) Reach through the front bin opening of the
floor console to access and tighten the two nuts that
secure the center floor tunnel bracket to the studs on
the floor panel transmission tunnel. Tighten the nuts
to 11.8 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(7) Reinstall the front bin into the floor console.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION).
(8) Install and tighten all of the screws that secure
the perimeter of the top pad to the instrument panel
structural duct. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in.
lbs.).
(9) Install and tighten the four screws that secure
the heater-A/C control to the instrument panel struc-
tural duct. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in.
lbs.).
(10) Install and tighten the four screws that secure
the radio to the instrument panel structural duct.
Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(11) Reinstall the center lower bezel onto the
instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/IP CENTER BEZEL - LOWER -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Reinstall the center upper bezel onto the
instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/IP CENTER BEZEL - UPPER -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install and tighten the two large screws on
the glove box opening upper reinforcement that
secure the top pad to the instrument panel structural
duct (Fig. 24). Tighten the screws to 11.8 N´m (105
in. lbs.).
(14) Install and tighten the two small screws on
the glove box opening upper reinforcement that
secure the panel outlets to the instrument panel
structural duct. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in.
lbs.).
(15) Reinstall the glove box lamp and switch into
the instrument panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/GLOVE BOX
LAMP/SWITCH - INSTALLATION).
(16) Reinstall the lower right center bezel onto the
instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/IP LOWER RIGHT CENTER BEZEL
- INSTALLATION).(17) Reinstall the end cap onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP - INSTALLA-
TION).
(18) Roll the glove box back up into the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
GLOVE BOX - STANDARD PROCEDURE - GLOVE
BOX ROLL DOWN).
(19) Reinstall the steering column opening cover
onto the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPEN-
ING COVER - INSTALLATION).
(20) Reinstall the instrument cluster into the
instrument panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IN-
STRUMENT CLUSTER - INSTALLATION).
(21) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(22) If the vehicle is so equipped, position the
automatic headlamp light sensor/vehicle theft secu-
rity system indicator unit to the instrument panel
top pad just outboard of the driver side defroster out-
let. Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the sensor/indicator unit. Tighten the screws to 2.2
N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(23) Engage the retainer that secures each of the
two instrument panel wire harness speaker take outs
to the mounting hole in the instrument panel top
pad.
(24) Reinstall the speakers onto the instrument
panel top pad. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/
SPEAKER - INSTALLATION - INSTRUMENT
PANEL SPEAKER).
(25) Install and tighten the four nuts that secure
the instrument panel top pad to the studs on the
dash panel near the windshield fence line (Fig. 23).
Tighten the nuts to 11.8 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(26) Reinstall the top cover onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(27) Reinstall the trim onto the right and left
A-pillars. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR
TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(28) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WJINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 55
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD (Continued)

(5) Reach under the steering column opening cover
to access and remove the screw that secures the cour-
tesy lamp bracket and the inboard side of the JB to
the instrument panel steering column support
bracket.
(6) Remove the courtesy lamp bracket from the
inboard side of the JB and the instrument panel
steering column support bracket.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Reach under the instrument panel to position
the upper end of the courtesy lamp bracket to the
inboard side of the Junction Block (JB) and the
instrument panel steering column support bracket
(Fig. 30).(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
courtesy lamp bracket and the inboard side of the JB
to the instrument panel steering column support
bracket. Tighten the screw to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Position the courtesy lamp to the lower end of
the courtesy lamp bracket.
(4) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
courtesy lamp to the lower end of the courtesy lamp
bracket. Tighten the screw to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Reinstall the instrument panel fuse cover to
the bottom of the JB and Body Control Module
(BCM) unit. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
DISTRIBUTION/FUSE COVER - INSTALLATION).
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INTERMEDIATE BRACKET
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the accelerator pedal assembly from
the shoulder studs on the dash panel. (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/ACCELERATOR
PEDAL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL -
REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the one nut that secures the instru-
ment panel intermediate bracket to the stud on the
dash panel (Fig. 31).
(5) Remove the instrument panel intermediate
bracket from the two shoulder studs and the one
stud on the dash panel.
Fig. 30 Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp Bracket
Remove/Install
1 - STEERING COLUMN
2 - SCREW
3 - COURTESY LAMP BRACKET
4 - DRIVER SIDE COURTESY LAMP
5 - JUNCTION BLOCK
6 - SCREW
23 - 60 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMWJ
INSTRUMENT PANEL COURTESY LAMP BRACKET (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL
STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT
BRACKET
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the instrument cluster from the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRU-
MENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the instrument panel plenum bracket
from the steering column support bracket. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP PLENUM
BRACKET - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the three screws that secure the
instrument panel wire harness mounting tabs to the
back of the steering column support bracket.
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the 16-way
data link connector to the instrument panel steering
column support bracket and remove the connector
from the bracket (Fig. 35).
(6) Remove the Junction Block (JB) and Body Con-
trol Module (BCM) unit from the instrument panel
steering column support bracket, but do not discon-
nect any of the instrument panel wire harness con-
nectors from the unit. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER DISTRIBUTION/JUNCTION BLOCK -
REMOVAL).
(7) From the face of the instrument panel, remove
the five screws that secure the steering column sup-
port bracket to the instrument panel structural duct.
(8) Remove the steering column support bracket
from the instrument panel structural duct.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERINGCOLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Position the steering column support bracket to
the instrument panel structural duct.
(2) From the face of the instrument panel, install
and tighten the five screws that secure the steering
column support bracket to the instrument panel
structural duct (Fig. 35). Tighten the screws to 11.8
N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(3) Position the instrument panel wire harness
mounting tabs to the back of the steering column
support bracket.
(4) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the instrument panel wire harness mounting tabs to
the back of the steering column support bracket.
Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Reinstall the instrument panel plenum bracket
onto the steering column support bracket. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL PLENUM BRACKET - INSTALLATION).
(6) Reinstall the Junction Block (JB) and Body
Control Module (BCM) unit onto the instrument
Fig. 35 Instrument Panel Steering Column Support
Bracket Remove/Install
1 - STRUCTURAL DUCT
2 - SCREWS (5)
3 - 16±WAY DATA LINK CONNECTOR
4 - STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET
23 - 64 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMWJ

STEERING COLUMN OPENING
COVER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the fuse cover from the Junction Block
(JB) and Body Control Module (BCM) unit under the
driver side outboard end of the instrument panel.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRIBU-
TION/FUSE COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the one screw that secures the out-
board end of the steering column opening cover to
the U-nut on the outboard end of the instrument
panel top pad (Fig. 39).
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the lower
edge of the steering column opening cover to the
U-nuts on the instrument panel steering column sup-
port bracket.
(6) Pull the steering column opening cover rear-
ward to disengage the three snap clips (one outboard
and two inboard) that secure it to the receptacles in
the instrument panel.
(7) Remove the steering column opening cover
from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THISIS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Position the steering column opening cover
onto the instrument panel (Fig. 39).
(2) Align the three snap clips on the steering col-
umn opening cover with their receptacles in the
instrument panel.
(3) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the steering column opening cover over the snap
clip locations until each of the snap clips is fully
engaged in its receptacle.
(4) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the lower edge of the steering column opening cover
to the instrument panel steering column support
bracket. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Install and tighten the one screw that secures
the outboard end of the steering column opening
cover to the U-nut on the outboard end of the instru-
ment panel top pad. Tighten the screw to 2.2 N´m (20
in. lbs.).
(6) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(7) Reinstall the fuse cover onto the Junction
Block (JB) and Body Control Module (BCM) unit
under the driver side outboard end of the instrument
panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRI-
BUTION/FUSE COVER - INSTALLATION).
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 39 Steering Column Opening Cover Remove/
Install
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
2 - STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
3 - SCREW (3)
23 - 68 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMWJ