Grand Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1997)
Windshield Washer Switch: Service and Repair
Wiper and Washer Switch
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING 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 tilt steering column lever, if equipped.
3. Using a trim stick or other suitable wide flat-bladed tool, pry gently around the edges of the instrument panel switch pod bezels and remove both
bezels.
Knee Blocker Remove/Install
4. Remove one screw on each side of the steering column that secures the upper edge of the knee blocker/steering column cover to the instrument
panel.
5. Remove the one screw that secures the outboard end of the knee blocker to the instrument panel.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the lower edge of the knee blocker to the lower instrument panel reinforcement.
7. Using a trim stick or other suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the edges of the knee blocker away from the instrument panel at the snap clip
retainer locations.
8. Remove the knee blocker/steering column cover from the vehicle.
Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install - Typical
9. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
10. Remove the lower fixed column shroud.
11. Loosen the steering column upper bracket nuts. Do not remove the nuts.
