Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Seat Heater Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS SYSTEMS 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. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, pry gently around the perimeter edges of the inboard switch pod bezel to release the
snap clip retainers. Remove the bezel from the instrument panel.
Inboard Switch Pod Remove/Install
3. Remove the three screws that secure the inboard switch pod to the instrument panel.
4. Pull the inboard switch pod out from the instrument panel far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connectors.
5. Remove the inboard switch pod from the instrument panel.
6. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the switch mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
