kissthis66

As the title states, how do you remove the glove box on a 94 jeep Cherokee? Need to swap out the AC blower motor relay and was told its located behind the glove box. From what I could tell it looks like the whole dash has to come off in order to remove the glove box. Is this true or is there a quicker way of accomplishing this?

Thanks!
94 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 5speed man 4.0

Shamrock96

Well my friend I hate to tell you that yes the dash us one whole piece. Fortunately you do not have to fully remove the dash to access it. If you look at the defroster grill there are screws to remove that. Under that there are screws that loosen up the dash. Next you have to to remove the lower dash piece. Now with that out if the way you will see 2 colts on either side on a pair of metal hooks. You only have to loosen these to allow the dash to Rick forward. Lastly, and the worst part, you have to go under the drivers side and remove the 2 nuts from the long bolts that hold up the steering column. If I remember correctly
that should be all you need to roll the whole dash forward enough to get behind it. There may be a screw or 2 behind the cluster, it has been a while since I messed with my dash so I apologize if I forgot them. After that you should have full access to the a/c/heater system and the resister should be on the front of it.

kissthis66

Thanks for the heads up!!! It's ridiculous all that has to be done just to replace a relay. Somebody surely wasn't thinking about this when It was designed. >.< Might just have to get the dremel out and make me an access spot via glove box. Thanks for the info.

Turbo X_J

Sure they were, keep your hands off it, take it to the dealer. You haven't noticed this with everything else yet? It's just the wonderful world we live in.

Shamrock96

Yea that's the other option. I'm not sure exactly where it is behind the glove box so if u have an FSM or use google you might be able to find a pic to help get a general location first.

RTorrez1

You don't have to cut anything up with a dremel. Just look under the dash behind the glove box. If I'm not mistaken there are only 2 or 3 screws holding it on. It's hidden behind a little plastic cover. When I changed out mine about 6 months ago it only takes about 10 min. to remove the old one and put the new back in.

kissthis66

Your thinking of the resistor. I'm replacing the relay.

kissthis66

Seriously. Well most of the stuff I've replaced on the XJ hasn't been too bad. But a relay you think would be in an accessible location. Like all the other relays and what have you. Oh well, weekend project

Shamrock96

I too thought you were referring to the resistor. There is no relay, there is a 30 amp fuse. What is wrong with your blower? If it is not working it is either the blower itself, the resistor, or the fuse. Check the fuse first before you all chuck Norris on your a/c system. Then test the blower by hooking it up to a battery and see if it runs then check your resistor. This link should help some.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/9...relay-1326072/

kissthis66

there is a relay. It's located behind the glove box. Rockauto also sells it.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...er=419964_0_0_

RTorrez1

Sorry about that. I did think that was what you were talking about.

Shamrock96

That link is for the compressor Relay which is located in the engine compartment in the PDC(power distribution center). I don't mean to argue but I'm trying to save you some aggravation. Again what is the issue that you are trying to resolve?

Shamrock96

Sorry my mistake. for some reason every time i click the link it shows a different relay with a different name. i found the relay for sale that you are talking about i just can't find its location in my FSM or owners manual.

kissthis66

No worries. Fan randomly shuts off. Wires, fan and resistor have already been replaced. Relay is the only thin left to swap out. I posted on here before and was Told it was located under the dash, passenger side behind the glove box. I'm just gonna cut a spot out of the glove box and take a look around for it back there. As I don't use the glove box anyways (previous owner spilt some kind of sticky glue/oil/crap in it and it's unusable) so won't be a big deal if I cut it open. Besides of it is located there I'll have a nice access point if ever needed to get to it again.

larcou

Did you get the dash pulled out so you could access the ac wiring and relay? I'm have a short circuit in ac going on back there where the harness runs. So I need to pull dash also..Any tips not mentioned? I would appreciate them. Might even be the wiring to your relay problem.