Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Lock Cylinder Switch: Service and Repair
Liftgate Lock Cylinder Switch
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the screws that secure the liftgate lower trim panel to the liftgate inner panel.
4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the perimeter edges of the trim panel away from the liftgate inner panel to
release the retainers.
NOTE: To aid in the removal of the trim panel, start at the bottom of the panel.
5. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel from the vehicle.
6. Pry the liftgate lock cylinder switch off of the back of the lock cylinder.
7. Unplug the lock cylinder switch wire harness connector and remove the switch from inside the lift-gate.
8. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
