Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
11. Loosen the nuts that secure the steering column upper mounting bracket to the dash panel steering column support bracket studs. Lower the
column far enough to move the upper fixed column shroud.
Multifunction Switch
12. Move the upper fixed column shroud far enough to access the rear of the multi-function switch.
13. Remove the tamper proof mounting screws (a Snap On tamper proof torx bit TTXR20B2 or equivalent is required) that secure the multi-function
switch to the steering column.
14. Gently pull the switch away from the steering column far enough to access and loosen the multifunction switch wire harness connector screw. The
screw will remain in the wire harness connector.
15. Unplug the wire harness connector from the multi-function switch.
16. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the fasteners as follows:
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Multi-function switch wire harness connector screw - 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.)
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Multi-function switch mounting screws - 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.)
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Steering column mounting nuts - 12 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
Rear
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.).
