Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 294
(d) With key cylinder in unseated position,
rotate key counterclockwise to the lock position
and remove key.
(e) Remove key cylinder from ignition switch
(Fig. 54).
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect electrical connectors to ignition switch.
Make sure that switch locking tabs are fully seated
in wiring connectors.
(2) Before attaching ignition switch to a tilt steer-
ing column, the transmission shifter must be in Park
position. The park lock dowel pin and column lock
flag must also be properly indexed before installing
switch (Fig. 55).
(a) Place transmission shifter in PARK position.
(b) Place ignition switch in lock position. The
switch is in the lock position when column lock flag
is parallel to ignition switch terminals (Fig. 55).
(c) Position ignition switch park lock dowel pin
so it will engage steering column park lock slider
linkage (Fig. 56).
(d) Apply a light coating of grease to column lock
flag and park lock dowel pin.
(3) Place ignition switch against lock housing
opening on steering column. Ensure that ignition
switch park lock dowel pin enters slot in park lock
slider linkage in steering column.
(4) Install retaining bracket and ignition switch
mounting screws. Tighten screws to 3
6.5 N·m (2664
in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install ignition lock cylinder:
Fig. 52 Key Cylinder Retaining Screw
Fig. 53 Unseated Key Cylinder
Fig. 54 Key Cylinder Removal
Fig. 55 Ignition Switch View From Column
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IGNITION SYSTEM
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