Cherokee 4WD LHD L6-4.0L VIN S (2001)
Rear Window Defogger Relay: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the fuse access panel by unsnapping it from the right cowl side trim panel.
Right Cowl Side Trim Remove/Install
3. Remove the stamped nut that secures the right cowl side trim to the junction block stud.
4. Remove the screw located above the fuse access opening that secures the right cowl side trim to the right cowl side inner panel.
5. Remove the screw that secures the right door sill trim and the right cowl side trim to the right door opening sill.
6. Remove the right cowl side trim panel from the vehicle.
7.Unplug the rear window defogger relay from the junction block.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the rear window defogger relay by aligning the relay terminals with the cavities in the junction block and pushing the relay firmly into place.
2. Connect the battery negative cable.
3. Test the relay operation.
4. Reinstall the right cowl side trim and the fuse access panel. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in.lbs.).
