Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Water Shield Lower Screw Remove/Install
12. Remove the one screw located below the multi-function switch lever that secures the multi-function switch water shield and bracket to the steering
column.
13. Gently pull the lower mounting tab of the multi-function switch water shield bracket away from the steering column far enough to clear the screw
boss below the multi-function switch lever.
14. Lift the water shield and bracket with the multi-function switch off of the left side of the steering column as a unit and move it out of the way If the
vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt steering column, lifting gently upward on the tilt release lever will provide additional clearance to ease
multi-function switch removal.
15. Gently pull the windshield wiper and washer switch up and away from the right side of the steering column far enough to access the wire harness
connector.
16. Unplug the wire harness connector from the windshield wiper and washer switch.
17. Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch from the steering column.
18. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the upper switch mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.). Tighten the lower switch water
shield and bracket screw to 1.1 N.m (10 in. lbs.). Tighten the non-tilt steering column mounting nuts to 22 N.m (200 in. lbs.) and the steering
column shroud mounting screws to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.).
Rear
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 AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel. See Instrument Panel Center Bezel.
Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install
3. Remove the three screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
4. Pull the accessory switch bezel out from the instrument panel far enough to access the wire harness connectors.
5. Unplug the wire harness connectors from the rear of the accessory switches, the cigar lighter and the power outlet.
6. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.
7. With a small thin-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the snap clips at the top and bottom of the rear wiper and washer switch receptacle on the back of
