1995 JEEP CHEROKEE steering

(3) Remove screws from the park/turn signal lamp
housing (Fig. 10).
(4) Separate the lamp housing from the headlamp
bezel.
(5) Rotate the bulb socket one-third turn and re-
move it from the lamp housing.
(6) Remove bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a replacement bulb in the socket.
(2) Install bulb and socket in the lamp housing.
(3) Position the park/turn signal lamp housing on
the headlamp bezel.
(4) Install lamp housing screws. Tighten the
screws.
(5) Install the outer screws in the headlamp bezel.
Tighten the screws.
(6) Position the side marker lamp lens/housing on
the headlamp bezel.
(7) Install side marker lamp lens/housing screws
and headlamp bezel (Fig. 8). Tighten the screws.
SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws from the side marker lamp
lens and housing. Separate lens and housing from
the headlamp bezel (Fig. 11).
(2) Remove the bulb and socket from the back side
of the lamp housing.
(3) Remove bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a replacement bulb in the socket.
(2) Install bulb and socket in the back of side
marker lamp housing.
(3) Position the side marker lens and housing on
the headlamp bezel (Fig. 11).
(4) Install the side marker lamp screws. Tighten
the screws.
HEADLAMP SWITCHÐXJ
To remove or replace the headlamp switch. Refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.
FOG LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
The fog lamp switch is located on the instrument
panel at the left of the steering column.
(1) Remove instrument panel bezel attaching
screws and remove the bezel (Fig. 12).
(2) Remove the fog lamp switch cover.
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
switch.
(4) Squeeze the tabs on the side of the switch and
remove the switch from the instrument panel cavity.
Fig. 10 Park/Turn Signal Lamp Housing RemovalFig. 11 Side Marker Lamp
Fig. 12 Instrument Panel Bezel
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INSTALLATION
(1) Squeeze the tabs on the side of the fog lamp
switch and insert the switch in the instrument panel
cavity.
(2) Connect the wire harness connector to the
switch.
(3) Install the fog lamp switch cover.
(4) Position the bezel on the instrument panel and
install the attaching screws. Tighten the screws se-
curely.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH SERVICE
PROCEDURESÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove lower instrument panel screws along
bottom edge of steering column (Fig. 13).
(3) Remove lower instrument panel/knee blocker.
(4) Remove tilt lever.
(5) Remove both upper and lower lock shrouds
from column (Fig. 14).
(6) Remove lower fixed column cover.
(7) Loosen steering column upper bracket nuts. Do
not remove nuts.
(8) Move upper fixed column shroud to gain access
to rear of multi-function switch.
(9) Remove multi-function switch tamper proof
mounting screws (tamperproof torx bit Snap On
TTXR20B2 or equivalent required).
(10) Gently pull switch away from column. Loosen
connector screw. The screw will remain in the con-
nector.
(11) Remove connector from multi-function switch
(Fig. 15).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install wiring connector to switch and tighten
connector screw to 2 Nzm (17 in. lbs.).(2) Mount multi-function switch to column and
torque screws to 2 Nzm (17 in. lbs.).
(3) Position upper fixed column shroud.
(4) Tighten steering column upper bracket nuts to
12 Nzm (110 in. lbs.).
(5) Install lower fixed shroud and upper and lower
lock shrouds.
(6) Install tilt lever (tilt column only).
(7) Install battery negative cable.
(8) Check all functions of switch for proper opera-
tion.
Fig. 13 Lower Instrument Panel/Knee Blocker
Fig. 14 Steering Column Shrouds
Fig. 15 Multi-function Switch
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HEADLAMP SWITCHÐYJ
To remove or replace the headlamp switch, refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.
FOG LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENTÐYJ
REMOVAL
The fog lamp switch is located on the instrument
panel at the right of the steering column. The fog
lamp circuit relay is located below the left headlamp.
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the I/P shroud retaining screws (Fig. 9).
(3) Move the I/P shroud toward the steering wheel.
(4) Apply upward force to the I/P shroud and
downward force to the indicator panel. This will re-
lease the indicator panel holding tabs (Fig. 10).
(5) Remove the shroud from the instrument panel.
(6) Remove the fog lamp switch retaining screws.
(7) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
fog lamp switch.
(8) Remove the fog lamp switch from the instru-
ment panel cavity.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fog lamp switch in the instrument
panel cavity and connect the wire harness connector
to the switch.
(2) Install the fog lamp switch retaining screws.
Tighten the screws securely.
(3) Position the I/P shroud under the steering col-
umn.
(4) Slide the indicator panel holding tabs into the
shroud notches.
(5) Place the assembled I/P shroud over the indica-
tor lamp foam gasket.The foam gasket located on the back side of
the indicator panel overlay is fragile. If it is ei-
ther torn or distorted, replace it.
(6) Install and tighten the indicator panel retain-
ing screws.
(7) Install the remaining shroud screws. Tighten
the screws securely.
(8) Connect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH REPLACEMENTÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the I/P shroud retaining screws (Fig.
11).
(3) Move the I/P shroud toward the steering wheel
and apply upward force to the I/P shroud and down-
ward force to the indicator panel. This will release
the indicator panel holding tabs (Fig. 12).
(4) Remove the shroud from the instrument panel.
(5) Support the A/C evaporator housing.
(6) Remove the A/C evaporator housing-to-instru-
ment panel screws (Fig. 13).
(7) Remove the A/C evaporator housing support
bracket screw.
(8) Remove the support and lower the A/C evapo-
rator housing.
(9) Disconnect the dimmer switch wire harness
connector.
(10) Tape the dimmer switch actuator rod to the
steering column.
Fig. 9 Instrument Panel Shroud
Fig. 10 Indicator Panel Holding Tabs
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(11) Remove the dimmer switch screws and detach
the switch from the rod.
INSTALLATION
(1) Force the dimmer switch onto the actuator rod
and install screws.DO NOT tighten the retaining
screws at this time.
(2) Remove the tape attaching the actuator rod to
the steering column.
(3) Adjust the dimmer switch as follows:²Compress the switch and insert a 3/32-inch diam-
eter drill bit into the adjustment hole (Fig. 14).
²The drill bit will prevent any horizontal movement
of the switch.
²Move the switch toward the steering wheel to re-
move any existing actuator rod lash.
²Tighten screws with 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
²Connect battery negative cable.
²Remove drill bit and test the switch operation.
²Re-adjust the switch, if necessary.
(4) Position the I/P shroud under the steering col-
umn.
(5) Slide the indicator panel holding tabs (Fig. 12)
into the shroud notches;
(6) Place the assembled I/P shroud over the indica-
tor lamp gasket.
(7) Install and tighten screws.
(8) Install and tighten remaining shroud screws.
Fig. 11 Instrument Panel Shroud
Fig. 12 Indicator Panel Holding Tabs
Fig. 13 A/C Evaporator Housing
Fig. 14 Headlamp Dimmer Switch Adjustment
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RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
page page
AIRBAG SYSTEM......................... 1
DIAGNOSIS............................. 2GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1
SERVICE PROCEDURES................... 2
AIRBAG SYSTEM
WARNING: THIS AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING TO REMOVE OR INSTALL THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL AND
STEERING COLUMN COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISARM THE AIRBAG FIRING MECHANISM.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDEN-
TAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL IN-
JURY.
WARNING: THE AIRBAG MODULE INFLATOR/SEN-
SOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE AND
POTASSIUM NITRATE. THESE MATERIALS ARE
POISONOUS AND EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CON-
TACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS MAY
PRODUCE HARMFUL AND IRRITATING GASES (SO-
DIUM HYDROXIDE IS FORMED IN THE PRESENCE
OF MOISTURE) OR COMBUSTIBLE COMPOUNDS.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THE MODULE
OR TAMPER WITH ITS ARMING LEVER. DO NOT
PUNCTURE, INCINERATE, OR BRING INTO CON-
TACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEM-
PERATURES EXCEEDING 200ÉF.WARNING: REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPO-
NENTS WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN THE CHRYSLER
MOPAR PARTS CATALOG ONLY. IT IS OF PARTICU-
LAR IMPORTANCE THAT ANY COMPONENTS USED
IN THIS MECHANICALLY-FIRED AIRBAG SYSTEM
NOT BE MIXED WITH COMPONENTS FROM AN
ELECTRICALLY-FIRED AIRBAG SYSTEM. SUBSTI-
TUTE PARTS MAY APPEAR THE SAME, BUT INTER-
NAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR
OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
WARNING: THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND
BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG COM-
PONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY
SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A NEW FASTENER IS
NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT FASTEN-
ERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR
SPECIFIED IN THE CHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CAT-
ALOG.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The airbag system is a standard equipment safety
device on XJ (Cherokee) models. It is designed to pro-
tect the driver from serious injury, caused by a fron-
tal impact of the vehicle. If the airbag module
assembly is defective and non-deployed, refer to
Chrysler Corporation current return list for proper
handling procedures.
Following are general descriptions of the major
components in the airbag system.AIRBAG MODULE
The airbag module protective cover is the only vis-
ible part of the system. The module is mounted di-
rectly to the steering wheel. Under the airbag
module cover, the airbag cushion and its supporting
components are contained. The airbag module con-
tains a housing to which the cushion and impact sen-
sor/inflator assembly are attached and sealed. The
airbag module is non-serviceable, and must be re-
placed if deployed or damaged in any way.
The impact sensor/inflator assembly is mounted to
the back of the module. The inflator seals the hole in
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the airbag cushion so it can discharge the gas it pro-
duces directly into the cushion. The protective cover
is fitted to the front of the airbag module and forms
a decorative cover in the center of the steering wheel.
Upon airbag deployment, this cover will split hori-
zontally.
STORAGE
The airbag module must be stored in its original,
special container until used for service. Also, it must
be stored in a clean, dry environment; away from
sources of extreme heat, sparks, and high electrical
energy. Always place or store the module on a surface
with the trim cover facing up to minimize movement
in case of accidental deployment.
IMPACT SENSOR/INFLATOR ASSEMBLY
The impact sensor/inflator assembly is mounted to
the back of the airbag module. It seals the hole in
the steering wheel side of the airbag cushion so that
gas produced in the inflator can be discharged di-
rectly into the cushion.
The impact sensor provides verification of the di-
rection and severity of the impact. A spherical sens-
ing mass housed in a cylinder will move forward and
rotate a D-shaft when the vehicle is subjected to a
frontal impact of sufficient severity. Airbag inflation
is designed to occur at a precisely calibrated vehicle
deceleration force, and is not linked to vehicle road
speed.The D-shaft retains two spring-loaded firing pins.
When a firing pin is released by the D-shaft, it
strikes and ignites a primer. The primer then reacts
with the pelletized, solid generant contained in the
inflator to produce the nitrogen gas that inflates the
airbag cushion.
ARMING/DISARMING MECHANISM
The steering wheel hub incorporates an airbag
arming/disarming mechanism and a specially de-
signed nut-blocker. The nut-blocker serves as a safety
to prevent removal of the airbag module until the
unit has been disarmed. A removable plastic cover
plug on the top, outer hub of the steering wheel al-
lows access to the arming screw.
When the airbag module is disarmed, the arming
screw extends upward from the steering wheel hub.
This will prevent installation of the plastic cover
plug. Also, the nut-blocker is retracted to allow ac-
cess to the two upper airbag module mounting nuts.
When the airbag module is armed, the plastic cover
plug will install flush with the outer surface of the
steering wheel hub. In addition, the nut-blocker will
prevent access to the two upper airbag module
mounting nuts.
DIAGNOSIS
This mechanical airbag system can not be diag-
nosed or repaired. The only serviced component is
the airbag module assembly. If the airbag module isdamaged in any way or deployed, it must be re-
placed.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
AIRBAG SYSTEM SERVICE (DEPLOYED)
Any vehicle which is to be returned to use after an
airbag deployment, must have the airbag module re-
placed. This is a one-time component and cannot be
reused.
AIRBAG MODULE HANDLING
UNDEPLOYED
At no time should any source of electricity be per-
mitted near the inflator on the back of the module.
When carrying an undeployed module, the trim cover
should be pointed away from the body to minimizeinjury in the event of accidental deployment. If the
module is placed on a bench or other surface, the
plastic trim cover should be face up to minimize
movement in case of accidental deployment.
In addition, the airbag module should be disarmed
whenever the steering wheel or steering column re-
quires service or removal. Failure to observe this
warning could result in accidental airbag deployment
and possible personal injury. Refer to Group 19 -
Steering for more service procedures on steering
wheel and steering column.
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DEPLOYED
Following an airbag deployment, the vehicle inte-
rior will contain a powdery residue. This residue is
primarily sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), used as
an airbag cushion lubricant. However, there will also
be traces of sodium hydroxide powder, a chemical
byproduct of the generant used for airbag deploy-
ment. Since this powder can irritate the skin, eyes,
nose or throat, be sure to wear safety glasses, rubber
gloves and a long-sleeved shirt during cleanup (Fig.
1).
If you experience skin irritation during
cleanup, run cool water over the affected area.
Also, if you experience irritation of the nose or
throat, exit the vehicle for fresh air until the ir-
ritation ceases. If irritation continues, see a
physician.
CLEANUP PROCEDURE
Remove the airbag and airbag module from the ve-
hicle. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual
powder from the vehicle interior. Clean from outside
the vehicle and work your way inside, so that you
avoid kneeling or sitting on an uncleaned area.
Be sure to vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as
well (Fig. 2). Run the blower on low and vacuum any
powder expelled from the plenum. You may need to
vacuum the interior of the car a second time to re-
cover all of the powder.
Place the deployed airbag and module in your ve-
hicular scrap pile.
AIRBAG MODULE REMOVE/INSTALL
WARNING: THIS AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPT-ING TO REMOVE OR INSTALL THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL AND
STEERING COLUMN COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISARM THE AIRBAG FIRING MECHANISM.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDEN-
TAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL IN-
JURY.
When removing a deployed airbag module,
rubber gloves, eye protection and long-sleeved
shirt should be worn. There may be deposits on
the airbag module and other interior surfaces,
which can cause irritation to the skin and eyes
in large doses.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate.
(2) Using a small screwdriver, remove plastic cover
plug from top outer surface of steering wheel hub.
Exit vehicle and disarm airbag by reaching through
driver's side window and turning arming screw
counter-clockwise to its travel limit. When the screw
has reached its travel limit it will extend 1 inch
above the outer surface of the steering wheel hub
cover. This is done using an 8mm socket and manual
drive. DO NOT USE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS.
(3) From back side of steering wheel, remove 4
nuts attaching airbag module to steering wheel (Fig.
3). This is done using a 10mm socket and manual
drive. DO NOT USE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS.
(4) Remove airbag module from steering wheel.
(5) Reverse removal procedures to install. Tighten
airbag module attaching nuts to 9 to 11 Nzm (80 to
100 in. lbs.). Exit vehicle and arm airbag by reaching
through driver's side window and turning arming
screw clockwise to its travel limit. Arming screw
torque should not exceed 1.1 to 1.7 Nzm (10-15 in.
lbs.). Reinstall plastic cover plug in steering wheel
hub.
Fig. 1 Wear Safety Glasses and Rubber Gloves
Fig. 2 Vacuum Heater and A/C Outlets
JRESTRAINT SYSTEMS 8M - 3

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
CONTENTS
page page
DIAGNOSIS............................. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1SERVICE PROCEDURES................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
The electrically-heated rear window defogger is an
available option on XJ (Cherokee), and YJ (Wrangler)
models equipped with the hardtop roof option. Fol-
lowing are general descriptions of the major compo-
nents in the rear window defogger system. Refer to
Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit de-
scriptions and diagrams.
REAR WINDOW GLASS GRID
The heated rear window glass has two electrically-
conductive vertical bus bars and a series of horizon-
tal grid lines made of a silver-ceramic material,
which is baked on and bonded to the inside surface of
the glass. The grid lines and bus bars comprise a
parallel electrical circuit.
When the rear window defogger switch is placed in
the ON position, current is directed to the rear win-
dow grid lines through the bus bars. The grid lines
heat the rear window to clear the surface of fog or
snow. Circuit protection for the heated grid circuit is
provided by fuse 18 (XJ) or fuse 6 (YJ) in the fuse-
block module.
The grid lines and bus bars are highly resistant to
abrasion. However, it is possible for an open to occur
in an individual grid line resulting in no current flow
through the line. The grid lines can be damaged or
scraped off with sharp instruments. Care should be
taken in cleaning the glass or removing foreign ma-
terials, decals or stickers. Normal glass cleaning sol-
vents or hot water used with rags or toweling is
recommended.A repair kit is available to repair the grid lines and
bus bars, or to reinstall the heated glass pigtail
wires.
DEFOGGER SWITCH
The rear window defogger switch is mounted in the
instrument panel left of the steering column for XJ,
or right of the steering column for YJ. The switch cir-
cuit is protected by fuse 8 (XJ) or fuse 9 (YJ) in the
fuseblock module. Actuating the switch energizes the
relay and electronic timer. A light-emitting diode
(LED) in the switch (XJ), or a indicator lamp in the
switch (YJ), illuminates to indicate when the system
is turned on. The defogger switch can not be re-
paired. If faulty, the switch must be replaced.
DEFOGGER RELAY/TIMER
The defogger relay/timer is located in the relay cen-
ter on XJ models, or taped to the instrument panel
wiring harness behind the parking brake pedal in the
left cowl side area on YJ models. When the rear de-
fogger switch is actuated, the rear defogger relay is
energized. This causes current to flow through the
grid circuit for approximately 10 minutes, or until
the rear window defogger switch or ignition switch
are turned off.
DIAGNOSIS
SYSTEM TESTS
Electrically-heated rear window defogger operation
can be confirmed in the following manner:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(2) Turn rear window defogger control switch ON.
(3) Monitor vehicle voltmeter. With the control
switch ON, a distinct needle deflection should be
noted.(4) The rear window defogger operation can be
checked by feeling the glass. A distinct difference in
temperature between the grid lines and adjacent
clear glass can be detected within 3 to 4 minutes of
operation.
(5) Using a DC voltmeter, contact terminal A (Fig.
1) (passenger side) with the negative lead, and termi-
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