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2005 Jeep TJ (CANADA) L4-2.4LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
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 ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel.
4. Reach through the instrument panel glove box opening to access and disconnect the two halves of the A/C-heater control vacuum harness connector .
5. Remove the two screws that secure the A/Cheater control to the instrument panel.
6. Pull the A/C-heater control away from the instrument panel to access the connections on the back of the control.
7. Disconnect the three wire harness connectors from the back of the A/C-heater control.
8. Remove the A/C-heater control from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the three wire harness connectors to the A/C-heater control.
2. Position the A/C-heater control onto the instrument panel and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Reach through the instrument panel glove box opening and reconnect the A/C-heater vacuum harness connector.
4. Install the glove box.
5. Install the center bezel.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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 ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel.
A/C-Heater Control - Typical:
4. Reach through the instrument panel glove box opening to access and disconnect the two halves of the A/C-heater control vacuum harness connector .
5. Remove the two screws that secure the A/Cheater control to the instrument panel.
6. Pull the A/C-heater control away from the instrument panel to access the connections on the back of the control.
A/C-Heater Control Connections - Typical:
7. Disconnect the three wire harness connectors from the back of the A/C-heater control.
8. Remove the A/C-heater control from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the three wire harness connectors to the A/C-heater control.
2. Position the A/C-heater control onto the instrument panel and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Reach through the instrument panel glove box opening and reconnect the A/C-heater vacuum harness connector.
4. Install the glove box.
5. Install the center bezel.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.