Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 363

SLOTS ALIGNED
SLOTS NOT ALIGNED
KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH & LIGHT HALO
ZG
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL
(1) Remove key lock cylinder. Refer to previous
steps.
(2) Remove 3 ignition switch mounting screws
(Fig. 45). Use tamper proof torx bit (Snap-On
SDMTR10 or equivalent) to remove screws.
(3) Gently pull switch away from column. Release
connector locks on 7-terminal wiring connector at
ignition switch and remove connector (Fig. 46).
(4) Release connector lock on 4-terminal halo lamp
wiring connector and remove connector (Fig. 46).
Fig. 45 Switch Mounting Screws
Fig. 46 Ignition Switch and Halo Lamp Connectors
IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY CYLINDER
INSTALLATION
If installing ignition key lock cylinder only,
proceed to following steps 2, 3 and 4. Also refer to fol-
lowing steps 12 through 18. If installing both switch
and key cylinder, refer to steps 1 through 18.
SPEED CONTROL MULTI-FUNCTION TURN SWITCH & LEVER SWITCH SIGNAL
PUSH PIN
PARK LOCK (RUN POSITION) DOWEL PIN
IGNITION KEY LOCK CYLIN- REAR OF IGNITION SWITCH DER
(1) Rotate flag (Fig. 47) on rear of ignition switch
until in RUN position. This step must be done to
allow tang (Fig. 48) on key cylinder to fit into slots
(Fig. 45) within ignition switch.
Fig. 47 Flag in RUN Position
Fig. 48 Key Cylinder—Rear View
(2) With key into ignition key cylinder, rotate key
clockwise until retaining pin can be depressed (Fig.
48) or (Fig. 49).
(3) Install key cylinder into ignition switch by
aligning retaining pin into retaining pin slot (Fig.
49). Push key cylinder into switch until retaining pin
engages. After pin engages, rotate key to OFF or
LOCK position.
(4) Check for proper retention of key cylinder by
attempting to pull cylinder from switch.
IGNITION SYSTEM 8D - 21