Grand Cherokee 2WD Limited V8-4.7L (2002)
Remote Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
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 driver side airbag from the steering wheel. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) for the
procedures.
3. Remove the speed control switch located on the same side of the steering wheel as the remote radio switch that is being serviced. Refer to
Electrical, Speed Control for the procedures.
Fig.17 Remote Radio Switches Remove/Install
4. Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector from the connector receptacle of the remote radio switch.
5. From the inside of the steering wheel rear trim cover, press firmly and evenly outward on the back of the switch.
6. From the outside of the steering wheel rear trim cover, remove the remote radio switch from the trim cover mounting hole.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
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. Position the remote radio switch to the mounting hole on the outside of the steering wheel rear trim cover. Be certain that the connector receptacle
is oriented toward the bottom of the switch and pointed toward the center of the steering wheel.
2. Press firmly and evenly on the remote radio switch until each of the switch snap features is fully engaged in the mounting hole of the steering
wheel rear trim cover.
3. Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector to the connector receptacle of the remote radio switch.
4. Install the speed control switch onto the steering wheel. Refer to Electrical, Speed Control for the procedures.
5. Install the driver side airbag onto the steering wheel. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) for the
procedures.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
