Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ. Manual - part 99
not force it. Remove switch from housing and rotate
key cylinder (slightly) for alignment. Push switch
into column housing until 2 lock tabs have engaged.
(6) Install ignition switch mounting screw. Tighten
screw to 3 N·m (30 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Connect electrical connectors to ignition switch.
Make sure that switch locking tabs are fully seated
in wiring connectors.
(8) Install SKIM (Sentry Key Immobilizer Module)
(1 screw). Tighten screw to 3 N·m (30 in. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install steering column covers (shrouds).
(10) Connect negative cable to battery.
(11) Shifter should lock in PARK position when
key is in LOCK position. Shifter should unlock when
key rotated to ON position.
(12) With engine running, shifter should not be
unable to be moved from PARK position until brake
pedal has been depressed.
(13) Check for proper operation of ignition switch
in ACCESSORY, LOCK, OFF, ON, RUN, and START
positions.
(14) Steering wheel should lock when key is in
LOCK position. Rotate steering wheel to verify.
Steering wheel should unlock when key is rotated to
ON position.
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. 41 Ignition Switch Lock Tabs
1 – IGNITION SWITCH
2 – SQUEEZE BOTH TABS FOR REMOVAL
Fig. 40 Ignition Switch Mounting Screw
1 – IGNITION SWITCH
2 – STEERING COLUMN
3 – SWITCH MOUNTING SCREW
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IGNITION SYSTEM
WJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)