Damien Ristaino

New member. I have done extensive searches one this. I have the JK manuals.. as detailed as I can find anyway. Google and yo tube searches and through various forums. I have a RHD 2009 wrangler I'm in the middle of converting it to LHD. I do know mostly what I'm in for this. On the inside I'm down to the dash reinforcement panel has anyone been that far into their dash for any reason? The driver side won't budge at all. I can't seem to find any more bolts holding it on, The pedals are free and the steering column is completely out. I can't continue with this project until i can get this part out because it requires a new new one to do the conversion.

Mr.T

Pic might help, don't know what reinforcement you're referencing. Haven't had the dash that far apart, but here's a thought: Cut it off with a saw, then figure it out after more is disassembled. Maybe welding will be required???

Damien Ristaino

It's part number 7. That's the part that everything is mounted to then it is mounted to the body. I just figured it out though. After all the obvious bolts are out, the steer wheel and column removed, brake pedal disconnected, there are 4 studs holding the mounting plate for the brake booster those studs are also screws holding in the dash reinforcement.
No welding required. The cowl that has to be replaced is welded to a couple other parts but the new LHD cowl, the pieces it is welded to, and the cover can be had from a junk yard and bolt in. At least that's my educated guess from the parts manual.

I really wished I taken some progress photos and taken notes so I can do a write up. Even if someone isn't doing a drive side swap a lot of the procedures are useful to know.

Mr.T

Right on! Take those pics on re-assembly, this sound like an excellent write up!

Damien Ristaino

Yup. I'll start taking pics and notes from here on out.

Andyaka

I need to replace both heater and AC since the heater has a anti freeze smell when the heater is on and the AC has a very slow leak....takes about a year to loose freon. I really do not want to do this myself but I may have too since I do not trust a shop unless I know they have done many of these. My track record with general shops is that they are not specialist in this kind of work. Any suggestions on how to find a good place who should have experience with these Jeeps? welderreview.com