Center console control frame removal

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Feb 3, 2018 | 10:04 AM

pinchrunner

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From: IL - USA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Center console control frame removal

What’s the right way to get this piece of the dash off?

Feb 3, 2018 | 11:51 AM

fb97xj1

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From: PA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Its held on with 4 clips, one at each corner. Just grab and pull. It shouldnt take much. If youre worried about slamming it with the shifter, just move the shifter back.

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Feb 3, 2018 | 07:28 PM

MonacaYankee

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From: Georgia

Year: 99 94

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: I6

Pull the shifter down. Pull on bottom corners and it will easily come off without breaking anything.

Feb 4, 2018 | 02:25 AM

Ralph77

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Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Don't be shy though. You will have to give it a good yank. It is pretty sturdy though and should not break. Had mine in and out more times then I would like to admit.

Feb 4, 2018 | 02:39 PM

RocketMouse

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From: Southern Texas (former AZ & Aus)

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: I6 4.0L

I just did a custom double din conversion on mine to install a dvd/sat nav system. And I was blown away how easy the center bezel/waterfall comes off on these. All my previous vehicles required being held on by screws in all kinds of hidden places. This one, just the clips. Simply move the shifter back, then grab it evenly on both sides and start pulling.
and goes back on just as easy too.