Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-318 5.2L VIN Y MFI (1994)
Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove tilt lever, if equipped, by turning counterclockwise.
3. Remove upper and lower covers screws, then the covers.
4. Remove ignition switch mounting screws, then carefully pull switch away from column. Release two connector locks on the seven-terminal
connector, then remove the connector from the switch.
5. Release connector lock on Key-In-Switch and Halo Lamp four terminal connector, then remove connector from ignition switch.
6. Remove key cylinder from the switch as follows:
a. With key inserted and ignition switch in lock position, use small screwdriver to depress key cylinder retaining pin flush with key cylinder
surface.
b. Rotate the key cylinder to the Off position, then unseat the key cylinder from ignition switch. Do not remove key cylinder.
c. With key cylinder unseated, about 1/8 inch above ignition switch, rotate key counterclockwise to the lock position and remove the key, then
the cylinder.
INSTALLATION
1. Replace ignition switch, if necessary.
2. Install electrical connectors to switch. Ensure locking tabs are seated properly.