Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2005)
Combination Switch: Service and Repair
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE
THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE
PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
2. From below the steering column, remove the three screws (1) that secure the lower steering column shroud (2) to the multi-function switch
mounting housing.
3. Using hand pressure, push gently inward on both sides of the upper shroud (3) near the parting line between the upper and lower shrouds to release
the snap features that secure the two shroud halves together.
4. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
5. Remove the Steering Control Module (SCM) from the steering column.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the left multifunction switch (1) to the SCM (2).
7. Disengage the two retaining tabs (3), next to the screw mounts that secure the left multi-function switch to the SCM.
8. Disconnect the left multi-function switch from the SCM.