Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 447
will provide additional clearance to ease multi-func-
tion switch removal.
(10) Gently pull the windshield wiper and washer
switch up and away from the right side of the steer-
ing column far enough to access the wire harness
connector.
(11) Unplug the wire harness connector from the
windshield wiper and washer switch.
(12) Remove the windshield wiper and washer
switch from the steering column.
(13) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the upper switch mounting screws to 2.2
N·m (20 in. lbs.). Tighten the lower switch water
shield and bracket screw to 1.1 N·m (10 in. lbs.).
Tighten the non-tilt steering column mounting nuts
to 22 N·m (200 in. lbs.) and the steering column
shroud mounting screws to 2 N·m (18 in. lbs.).
REAR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS,
REFER
TO
GROUP
8M
-
PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING
WHEEL,
STEERING
COLUMN,
OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the center bezel from the instrument
panel. See Instrument Panel Center Bezel in Group
8E - Instrument Panel Systems for the procedures.
(3) Remove the three screws that secure the acces-
sory switch bezel to the instrument panel (Fig. 15).
(4) Pull the accessory switch bezel out from the
instrument panel far enough to access the wire har-
ness connectors.
(5) Unplug the wire harness connectors from the
rear of the accessory switches, the cigar lighter and
the power outlet.
(6) Remove the accessory switch bezel from the
instrument panel.
(7) With a small thin-bladed screwdriver, gently
pry the snap clips at the top and bottom of the rear
Fig. 13 Water Shield Upper Screws Remove/Install
1 – MOUNTING SCREWS
2 – HAZARD WARNING SWITCH KNOB
3 – MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH LEVER
4 – WATER SHIELD AND BRACKET
5 – WIPER SWITCH LEVER
Fig. 14 Water Shield Lower Screw Remove/Install
1 – MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH LEVER
2 – WATER SHIELD AND BRACKET
3 – LOWER MOUNTING SCREW
4 – LOWER MOUNTING TAB
Fig. 15 Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install
1 – ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
2 – SCREW
8K - 12
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS
XJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)