Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Windshield Washer Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Front
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the knee blocker from the instrument panel. See Knee Blocker.
3. If the vehicle is so equipped, move the tilt steering column to the fully raised position.
4. Insert the key in the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
5. Insert a small screwdriver or pin punch through the access hole in the lower steering column shroud and depress the ignition lock cylinder
retaining tumbler.
6. While holding the retaining tumbler depressed, pull the ignition lock cylinder and key out of the ignition lock housing.
7. Remove the three screws that secure the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud.
8. If the vehicle is so equipped, move the tilt steering column to the fully lowered position.
9. If the vehicle is so equipped, loosen the two nuts that secure the non-tilt steering column upper mounting bracket to the dash panel steering column
support bracket studs. Lower the column far enough to remove the upper steering column shroud.
10. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
Water Shield Upper Screws Remove/Install
11. Remove the two screws that secure the multi-function switch water shield and bracket to the top of the steering column.
