Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 504
(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. 5).
(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 and the cigar lighter/
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 window
defogger switch receptacle on the back of the accessory
switch bezel and pull the switch out of the bezel.
(8) Reverse the removal procedures to install. Be
certain that both of the switch snap retainers in the
receptacle on the back of the accessory switch bezel
are fully engaged. Tighten the mounting screws to
2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
DEFOGGER RELAY
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYS-
TEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COM-
PONENT 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) Remove the fuse access panel by unsnapping it
from the right cowl side trim panel.
(3) Remove the stamped nut that secures the right
cowl side trim to the junction block stud (Fig. 6).
(4) Remove the screw located above the fuse access
opening that secures the right cowl side trim to the
right cowl side inner panel.
(5) Remove the screw that secures the right door
sill trim and the right cowl side trim to the right
door opening sill.
(6) Remove the right cowl side trim panel from the
vehicle.
(7) Unplug the rear window defogger relay from
the junction block.
(8) Install the defogger relay by aligning the relay
terminals with the cavities in the junction block and
pushing the relay firmly into place.
(9) Connect the battery negative cable.
(10) Test the relay operation.
(11) Reinstall the right cowl side trim and the fuse
access panel. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2
N·m (20 in. lbs.).
Fig. 5 Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install
1 – ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
2 – SCREW
Fig. 6 Right Cowl Side Trim Remove/Install
1 – RIGHT FRONT DOOR SILL
2 – COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL
3 – SCREW
4 – SILL TRIM
5 – FUSE ACCESS PANEL
6 – PUSH-NUT
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ELECTRICALLY HEATED SYSTEMS
8N - 7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)