Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Horn Relay: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS 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 fuse access panel by unsnapping it from the right cowl side trim panel.
Right Cowl Side Inner 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 horn relay from the junction block.
8. Install the horn relay by aligning the relay terminals with the cavities in the junction block and pushing the relay firmly into place.
9. Connect the battery negative cable.
10. Test the relay operation.
11. Install the right cowl side trim and the fuse access panel. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
