Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Security Lamp/Indicator: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
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.
Cowl Top Trim Remove/Install
2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the cowl top trim panel off of the instrument panel top pad.
3. Pull the trim panel up far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connector for the solar sensor, or to remove the solar sensor from the cowl
top trim, if the vehicle is so equipped.
4. Remove the cowl top trim panel from the instrument panel.
5. Remove the auto headlamp light sensor/vehicle theft security system set lamp mounting screw near the driver side defroster duct outlet.
6. Pull the set lamp up from the top of the instrument panel far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connector.
7. remove the set lamp from the instrument panel.
8. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screw to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).