Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.
Key Cylinder Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
2. If equipped with an automatic transmission place shifter in PARK position.
3. Rotate key to ON position.
Key Cylinder Release Tang
4. A release tang is located on bottom of key cylinder.
Key Cylinder And Cover Removal
5. Position a small screwdriver or pin punch into tang access hole on bottom of steering column lower cover.
6. Push the pin punch up while pulling key cylinder from steering column.
Ignition Switch Removal
1. Remove key cylinder. Refer to previous steps.
2. Remove lower steering column cover screws and remove cover.
