Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 369
IGNITION SWITCH INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing ignition switch, rotate the slot
in the switch to the ON position (Fig. 42).
(2) Connect two electrical connectors to rear of
ignition switch. Make sure that locking tabs are fully
seated into wiring connectors.
(3) Position switch to column and install tamper
proof screw. Tighten screw to 3 N·m (26 in. lbs.).
(4) Install steering column lower cover.
KEY CYLINDER INSTALLATION
(1) If equipped with an automatic transmission,
place shifter in PARK position.
(2) Position key cylinder into steering column as it
would normally be in the ON position.
(3) Press key cylinder into column until it snaps
into position.
(4) Check mechanical operation of switch. Auto-
matic Transmission: Be sure transmission lever is
locked in PARK position after key removal. If key is
difficult to rotate or is difficult to remove, the shift
lever-to-steering column cable may be out of adjust-
ment or defective. Refer to Group 21, Transmission
for procedures. Manual Transmission: Be sure key
cannot be removed until release lever is operated. If
key can be removed, release lever mechanism may be
defective. Release lever mechanism is not serviced
separately. If repair is necessary, the steering column
must be replaced. Refer to Group 19, Steering for
procedures.
(5) Connect negative cable to battery.
(6) Check electrical operation of switch.
SHIFTER/IGNITION INTERLOCK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
On models equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion, a cable connects the ignition switch with the
floor shift lever. The shifter will be locked in the
PARK position when the ignition key is in the LOCK
or ACCESSORY positions. The cable can be adjusted
or replaced. Refer to Group 21, Transmissions for
procedures. The ignition interlock device within the
steering column is not serviceable. If service is nec-
essary, the steering column must be replaced. Refer
to Group 19, Steering for procedures.
Fig. 43 Ignition Switch Removal/Installation
1 – TAMPER PROOF SCREW
2 – IGNITION SWITCH
3 – ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
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IGNITION SYSTEM
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)