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(7) Remove the fan assembly from the water pump
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the fan shroud.
(9) Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler lines
(automatic transmission).
(10) Discharge the A/C system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(11) Remove the service valves and cap the com-
pressor ports.
(12) Remove the radiator or radiator/condenser (if
equipped with A/C).
(13) Disconnect the heater hoses at the engine
thermostat housing and water pump.
(14) Disconnect the accelerator cable, transmission
line pressure cable and speed control cable (if
equipped) from the throttle body.
(15) Remove cables from the bracket and secure
out of the way.
(16) Disconnect the body ground at the engine.
(17) Disconnect the following connectors and
secure their harness out of the way.
²Power steering pressure switch
²Coolant temperature sensor
²Six (6) fuel injector connectors
²Intake air temperature sensor
²Throttle position sensor
²Map sensor
²Crankshaft position sensor
²Oxygen sensor
²Camshaft position sensor
²Generator connector and B+ terminal wire
(18) Disconnect the coil rail electrical connections
and the oil pressure switch connector.
(19) Perform the fuel pressure release procedure
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(20) Disconnect the fuel supply line at the injector
rail (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/
QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(21) Remove the fuel line bracket from the intake
manifold.
(22) Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 5).
(23) Disconnect the hoses from the fittings at the
steering gear.
(24) Drain the pump reservoir.
(25) Cap the fittings on the hoses and steering
gear to prevent foreign objects from entering the sys-
tem.
(26) Raise and support the vehicle.
(27) Disconnect the wires from the engine starter
motor solenoid.(28) Remove the engine starter motor (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR -
REMOVAL).
(29) Disconnect the oxygen sensor from the
exhaust pipe.
(30) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the mani-
fold.
(31) Remove the exhaust pipe support.
(32) Remove the bending brace (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCT SUPPORT -
REMOVAL).
(33) Remove the engine flywheel/converter housing
access cover.
(34) Mark the converter and drive plate location.
(35) Remove the converter-to-drive plate bolts.
(36) Remove the upper engine flywheel/converter
housing bolts and loosen the bottom bolts.
(37) Remove the engine mount cushion-to-engine
compartment bracket bolts.
(38) Lower the vehicle.
(39) Attach a lifting device to the engine.
(40) Raise the engine off the front supports.
(41) Place a support or floor jack under the con-
verter (or engine flywheel) housing.
(42) Remove the remaining converter (or engine
flywheel) housing bolts.
(43) Lift the engine out of the engine compart-
ment.
Fig. 5 Air Cleaner Assembly
1 - POWER STEERING PUMP
2 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
9 - 12 ENGINE - 4.0LWJ
ENGINE - 4.0L (Continued)

INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing the engine into a vehicle
equipped with an automatic transmission, be care-
ful not to damage the trigger wheel on the engine
flywheel.
(1) Attach a lifting device to the engine and lower
the engine into the engine compartment. For easier
installation, it may be necessary to remove the
engine mount bracket as an aid in alignment of the
engine to the transmission.
(2) Align the transmission torque converter hous-
ing with the engine.
(3) Loosely install the converter housing lower
bolts and install the next higher bolt and nut on each
side.
(4) Tighten all 4 bolts finger tight.
(5) Install the engine mount brackets (if removed).
(6) Lower the engine and engine mount brackets
onto the engine compartment cushions. Install the
bolts and finger tighten the nuts.
(7) Remove the engine lifting device.
(8) Raise and support the vehicle.
(9) Install the remaining engine flywheel/converter
housing bolts. Tighten all bolts to 38 N´m (28 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(10) Install the converter-to-drive plate bolts.
(11) Ensure the installation reference marks are
aligned.
(12) Install the engine flywheel/converter housing
access cover.
(13) Install the exhaust pipe support and tighten
the screw.
(14) Install the engine bending brace (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCT SUPPORT -
INSTALLATION).
(15) Tighten the engine mount-to-bracket bolts.
(16) Connect the vehicle speed sensor wire connec-
tions and tighten the screws.
(17) Connect the exhaust pipe to the manifold.
(18) Install the engine starter motor (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR -
INSTALLATION).
(19) Connect the wires to the engine starter motor
solenoid.
(20) Lower the vehicle.
(21) Connect all the vacuum hoses and wire con-
nectors identified during engine removal.
(22) Remove protective caps from the power steer-
ing hoses.
(23) Connect the hoses to the fittings at the steer-
ing gear. Tighten the nut to 52 N´m (38 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(24) Fill the pump reservoir with fluid.(25) Inspect the fuel supply line o-ring(s) and
replace if necessary. Connect fuel supply line to injec-
tior rail and verify connection by pulling outward on
the line.
(26) Install the fuel line bracket to the intake
manifold.
(27) Connect the coil rail electrical connectors and
oil pressure switch connector.
(28) Connect the following electrical connectors:
²Power steering pressure switch
²Coolant temperature sensor
²Six (6) fuel injector connectors
²Intake air temperature sensor
²Throttle position sensor
²Map sensor
²Crankshaft position sensor
²Oxygen sensor
²Camshaft position sensor
²Generator connector and B+ terminal wire
(29) Connect all previously removed vacuum hoses.
(30) Connect the body ground strap.
(31) Install the throttle, transmission line pres-
sure, and speed control cables to their mounting
bracket and connect them to the throttle body.
(32) Connect the heater hoses at the engine ther-
mostat housing and water pump.
(33) Install the fan assembly (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
(34) Place the fan shroud in position over the fan.
(35) Install the radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLATION).
(36) Connect the service valves to the A/C com-
pressor ports, if equipped with A/C.
(37) Charge the air conditioner system (Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(38) Connect the radiator hoses and automatic
transmission fluid cooler pipes, if equipped.
(39) Install the fan shroud to the radiator or radi-
ator/condenser (if equipped with A/C).
(40) Install upper radiator support.
(41) Connect the upper radiator hose and tighten
the clamp.
(42) Connect the lower radiator hose and tighten
the clamp.
(43) Fill crankcase with engine oil. (Refer to
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID CAPACI-
TIES - SPECIFICATIONS) for correct capacities.
(44) Fill the cooling system with reusable coolant
or new coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
(45) Align the hood to the scribe marks. Install the
hood.
(46) Install the air cleaner assembly.
(47) Install the battery and connect the battery
cable.
WJENGINE - 4.0L 9 - 13
ENGINE - 4.0L (Continued)

COLUMN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
COLUMN
DESCRIPTION
SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS......7
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION.........................11
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART......................12
SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING COLUMN...................12
IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - IGNITION
SWITCH............................12
REMOVAL
IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL............13INSTALLATION
IGNITION SWITCH INSTALLATION........13
KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................14
OPERATION...........................14
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH..............14
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................15
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................15
COLUMN
DESCRIPTION
SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
DESCRIPTION
The tilt column (Fig. 1) has been designed to be
serviced as an assembly, less the wiring, switches,
shrouds, steering wheel, etc. Most steering column
components can be serviced without removing the
steering column from the vehicle.To service the steering wheel, switches or air-
bag,(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
WARNING).
WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR
THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COAT-
INGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE
REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A
NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE
CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE
PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS
BOOKS.
CAUTION: Safety goggles should be worn at all
times when working on steering columns.
Fig. 1 Steering Column
WJCOLUMN 19 - 7

(13) Remove the column coupler bolt (Fig. 13) and
slide the coupler off the column shaft.
(14) Remove the column mounting nuts (Fig. 13)
and lower column off mounting studs. Remove the
column from the vehicle.
(15) Remove the ignition switch, cylinder and
SKIM, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOCK
CYLINDER HOUSING - REMOVAL). (Fig. 14).INSTALLATION
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COL-
UMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PER-
SONAL INJURY. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
(1) Install the ignition switch, cylinder and SKIM-
,(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/IGNITION
SWITCH - INSTALLATION).
(2) Install the column into the vehicle and lift the
column up onto the mounting studs. Install the
mounting nuts and tighten to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(3) Slid the coupler onto the column shaft and
install the coupler bolt. Tighten the coupler bolt to 49
N´m (36 ft. lbs.).
(4) Turn the ignition key to the on position then
release and install the shifter interlock cable (Fig.
12) into ignition lock cylinder housing.
(5) Verify ignition switch and shifter interlock
operation.,(Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - 42RE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE -
ADJUSTMENTS).
(6) Slide the multifuction switch and clock spring
onto the column as an assembly (Fig. 11).
(7) Install the multifuction switch mounting screw
(Fig. 10).
(8) Connect the multifuction switch (Fig. 9) and
ignition switch harness.
(9) Install the upper fixed shroud and mounting
screws (Fig. 8).
(10) Install the lower steering column shroud to
the steering column. Install and tighten the mount-
ing screw.
(11) Install the upper column shroud. Align the
upper shroud to the lower shroud and snap the two
shroud halves together.
(12) Install the knee blocker cover (Fig. 5),(Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION).
(13) Install the cluster bezel by inserting it into
the instrument panel (Fig. 4).
(14) Align the steering wheel with the column
index spline and install the wheel on the column
shaft. Pull the clockspring wire harness through the
steering wheel armature spokes.
(15) Install and tighten the steering wheel mount-
ing nut to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(16) Connect the steering wheel wire harness con-
nector to the clock spring connector.
(17) Install the airbag,(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
(18) Connect the negative (ground) cable to the
battery.
Fig. 13 Column Coupler Bolt And Mounting Nuts
1 - COLUMN MOUNTING NUTS
2 - COUPLER BOLT
Fig. 14 Ignition Switch And SKIM
1 - SKIM
2 - IGNITION SWITCH
WJCOLUMN 19 - 11
COLUMN (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Steering Column
Steering Wheel Nut61 45 Ð
Steering Column
Column Bracket Nuts12 Ð 105
Steering Column
Shaft Coupler Bolts49 36 Ð
SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING COLUMN
IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The electrical ignition switch is located on the
steering column. It is used as the main on/off switch-
ing device for most electrical components. The
mechanical key lock cylinder is used to engage/disen-
gage the electrical ignition switch.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - IGNITION SWITCH
ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS
For ignition switch electrical schematics, refer to
Ignition Switch in Wiring Diagrams.
MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS (KEY DIFFICULT TO
ROTATE)
Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission and a floor mounted shifter:a cable is
used to connect the interlock device in the steering
column assembly, to the transmission floor shift
lever. This interlock device is used to lock the trans-
mission shifter in the PARK position when the key
lock cylinder is rotated to the LOCKED or ACCES-
SORY position. The interlock device within the steer-
ing column is not serviceable. If repair is necessary,the steering column assembly must be replaced,(Re-
fer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN - REMOVAL).
If the ignition key is difficult to rotate to or from
the LOCK or ACCESSORY position, it may not be
the fault of the key cylinder or the steering column
components. The brake transmission shift interlock
cable may be out of adjustment,(Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC -
44RE/SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM - ADJUST-
MENTS) .
Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission and a steering column mounted shifter:
an interlock device is located within the steering col-
umn. This interlock device is used to lock the trans-
mission shifter in the PARK position when the key
lock cylinder is in the LOCKED or ACCESSORY
position. If it is difficult to rotate the key to or from
the LOCK or ACCESSORY position, the interlock
device within the steering column may be defective.
This device is not serviceable. If repair is necessary,
the steering column assembly must be replaced,(Re-
fer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN - REMOVAL).
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmis-
sion and a floor mounted shifter:on certain mod-
els, a lever is located on the steering column behind
the ignition key lock cylinder. The lever must be
manually operated to allow rotation of the ignition
key lock cylinder to the LOCK or ACCESSORY posi-
tion. If it is difficult to rotate the key to the LOCK or
ACCESSORY position, the lever mechanism may be
defective. This mechanism is not serviceable. If
repair is necessary, the steering column assembly
must be replaced,(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COL-
UMN - REMOVAL).
On other models, the ignition key cylinder must be
depressed to allow it to be rotated into the LOCK or
ACCESSORY position. If it is difficult to rotate the
key to the LOCK or ACCESSORY position, the lock
mechanism within the steering column may be defec-
tive. This mechanism is not serviceable. If repair is
Puller C-3894-A
19 - 12 COLUMNWJ
COLUMN (Continued)

KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The key-in ignition switch is concealed within and
integral to the ignition switch, which is mounted on
the steering column. The key-in ignition switch is
actuated by the ignition lock cylinder mechanism,
and is hard wired between a body ground and the
Body Control Module (BCM) through the instrument
panel wire harness.
The key-in ignition switch cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the entire igni-
tion switch unit must be replaced,(Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
- REMOVAL). For complete circuit diagrams, refer to
Body Control Modulein the Contents of Wiring
Diagrams.
OPERATION
The key-in ignition switch closes a path to ground
for the BCM when the ignition key is inserted in the
ignition lock cylinder, and opens the ground path
when the key is removed from the ignition lock cyl-
inder. The BCM monitors the key-in ignition switch
status through an internal pull-up, then sends the
proper switch status messages to other electronic
modules over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus network. The key-in ignition
switch status is also used by the BCM as an input
for chime warning system operation.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toBody Con-
trol Modulein the Contents of Wiring Diagrams.
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. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the key-in ignition switch connector
receptacle on the ignition switch. Check for continu-
ity between the key-in ignition switch sense and
ground terminals of the key-in ignition switch con-
nector receptacle. There should be continuity with
the key inserted in the ignition lock cylinder, and no
continuity with the key removed from the ignition
lock cylinder. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, replace
the faulty ignition switch unit.
(2) Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity of the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector for the key-in ignition switch and a good
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
3. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground
as required.
(3) Disconnect the gray 26-way instrument panel
wire harness connector from the Body Control Mod-
ule (BCM) connector receptacle. Check for continuity
between the key-in ignition switch sense circuit cav-
ity of the instrument panel wire harness connector
for the key-in ignition switch and a good ground.
There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the shorted key-in ignition switch
sense circuit as required.
(4) Check for continuity between the key-in igni-
tion switch sense circuit cavities of the instrument
panel wire harness connector for the key-in ignition
switch and the gray 26-way instrument panel wire
harness connector for the BCM. There should be con-
tinuity. If OK, use a DRB scan tool and the proper
Diagnostic Procedures manual to test the BCM. If
not OK, repair the open key-in ignition switch sense
circuit as required.
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for
cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed
first before removing ignition switch.
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
(2) If equipped with an automatic transmission,
place shifter in PARK position.
(3) Rotate key to ON position.
19 - 14 COLUMNWJ

(4) A release tang is located on bottom of key cyl-
inder (Fig. 18).(5) Position a small screwdriver or pin punch into
tang access hole on bottom of steering column lower
cover (Fig. 19).
(6) Push the pin punch up while pulling key cylin-
der from steering column.
INSTALLATION
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for
cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed
first before removing ignition switch.
(1) If equipped with an automatic transmission,
place shifter in PARK position.
(2) Position key cylinder into steering column as it
would normally be in the ON position.
(3) Press key cylinder into column until it snaps
into position.
(4) Check mechanical operation of switch.Auto-
matic Transmission:Be sure transmission lever is
locked in PARK position after key removal. If key is
difficult to rotate or is difficult to remove, the shift
lever-to-steering column cable may be out of adjust-
ment or defective. Refer to Transmission for proce-
dures.Manual Transmission:Be sure key cannot
be removed until release lever is operated. If key can
be removed, release lever mechanism may be defec-
tive. Release lever mechanism is not serviced sepa-
rately. If repair is necessary, the steering column
must be replaced,(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COL-
UMN - REMOVAL).
(5) Connect negative cable to battery.
(6) Check electrical operation of switch.
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL
For steering wheel removal procedure,(Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING -
REMOVAL).
INSTALLATION
For steering wheel installation procedure,(Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING -
INSTALLATION).
Fig. 18 Key Cylinder Release Tang
1 - KEY CYLINDER
2 - RELEASE TANG
Fig. 19 Key Cylinder and Cover Removal
1 - LOWER COVER
2 - ACCESS HOLE
3 - PIN PUNCH
4 - COVER SCREWS (3)
WJCOLUMN 19 - 15
LOCK CYLINDER (Continued)

(12) Remove the screw that secures the lower tilt-
ing steering column shroud to the steering column
multi-function switch mounting housing (Fig. 2).
(13) Unsnap the two halves of the tilting steering
column shroud from each other and remove both
halves from the steering column.
(14) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors from the following steering column compo-
nents (Fig. 3):
²the two lower clockspring connector receptacles
²the left multi-function switch connector recepta-
cle
²the right multi-function switch connector recep-
tacle
²the two ignition switch connector receptacles
²the shifter interlock solenoid connector recepta-
cle
²if the vehicle is so equipped, the Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM) connector receptacle.
(15) Turn the ignition switch to the On position,
then release and remove the shifter interlock cable
connector from the ignition lock housing receptacle.
(16) Turn the ignition switch back to the Lock
position to prevent steering wheel rotation and theloss of clockspring centering following steering col-
umn removal.
(17) Remove the bolt that secures the coupler to
the lower steering column shaft (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
1 - UPPER TILTING COLUMN SHROUD
2 - FIXED COLUMN SHROUD
3 - LOWER TILTING COLUMN SHROUD
4 - SCREW
Fig. 3 Steering Column Connections
1 - LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR
2 - LOWER CLOCKSPRING CONNECTORS
3 - RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR
4 - SHIFTER INTERLOCK CABLE CONNECTOR
5 - SHIFTER INTERLOCK SOLENOID CONNECTOR
6 - IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTOR RECEPTACLES
7 - SKIM CONNECTOR
Fig. 4 Steering Column Mounting
1 - COLUMN MOUNTING NUTS
2 - COUPLER BOLT
23 - 38 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMWJ
INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM (Continued)

(18) Remove the four nuts that secure the steering
column to the studs on the instrument panel steering
column support bracket.
(19) Remove the steering column from the instru-
ment panel. Be certain that the steering wheel is
locked and secured from rotation to prevent the loss
of clockspring centering.
(20) Disconnect the left and right body wire har-
ness connectors, the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) wire
harness connector and the fused B(+) wire harness
connector from the connector receptacles of the JB
(Fig. 5).(21) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors from the following floor panel transmis-
sion tunnel components (Fig. 6):
²the Airbag Control Module (ACM) connector
receptacle
²the park brake switch terminal
²the transmission shifter connector receptacle.
(22) Remove the two nuts that secure the instru-
ment panel wire harness ground eyelets to the studs
on the floor panel transmission tunnel in front of and
behind the ACM.
(23) Disengage the retainers that secure the
instrument panel wire harness to the floor panel
transmission tunnel.
(24) Remove the instrument panel to center floor
tunnel bracket from the instrument panel and the
floor panel transmission tunnel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP CENTER FLOOR TUN-
NEL BRACKET - REMOVAL).
(25) Remove the one screw that secures the floor
duct to the heater and air conditioner housing near
the driver side of the floor panel transmission tunnel
and remove the duct from the housing.
(26) If the vehicle is equipped with the manual
heating and air conditioning system, disconnect the
vacuum harness connector located near the driver
side of the floor panel transmission tunnel behind
the driver side floor duct.
(27) Remove the one screw that secures the instru-
ment panel steering column support bracket to the
driver side end of the heater and air conditioner
housing (Fig. 7).
(28) Remove the one screw that secures the instru-
ment panel steering column support bracket to the
intermediate bracket on the driver side dash panel
(Fig. 8).
Fig. 5 Junction Block Connections
1 - SNAP CLIPS
2 - SCREW
3 - CONNECTOR
4 - LEFT BODY WIRE HARNESS
5 - IOD CONNECTOR
6 - FUSED B+ CONNECTOR
7 - RIGHT BODY WIRE HARNESS
8 - SCREW
9 - CONNECTOR
10 - JUNCTION BLOCK
WJINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 39
INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM (Continued)

CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. 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) Place the tilt steering wheel in its fully lowered
position.
(3) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry each of the four corners of
the cluster bezel away from the instrument panel far
enough to disengage the four snap clips from their
receptacles (Fig. 15).(4) Being certain not to scratch the instrument
cluster lens with the two snap clips on the lower
edge of the cluster bezel, roll the top of the cluster
bezel rearward over the top of the steering column.
(5) If the vehicle is so equipped, reach behind the
cluster bezel to access and disconnect the instrument
panel wire harness connector for the headlamp level-
ing switch from the switch connector receptacle.
(6) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Position the cluster bezel onto the instrument
panel (Fig. 15).
(2) If the vehicle is so equipped, reach behind the
cluster bezel to access and reconnect the instrument
panel wire harness connector for the headlamp level-
ing switch to the switch connector receptacle.
(3) Being certain not to scratch the instrument
cluster lens with the two snap clips on the lower
edge of the cluster bezel, slide the lower edge of the
cluster bezel forward and down over the top of the
steering column to position it onto the instrument
panel.
(4) Align the two snap clips on the lower edge of
the cluster bezel with their receptacles in the instru-
ment panel.
(5) Press firmly on the cluster bezel over each of
the lower snap clip locations until each of the snap
clips is fully engaged in its receptacle.
(6) Align the two receptacles on the upper edge of
the cluster bezel with the snap clips on the instru-
ment panel.
(7) Press firmly on the cluster bezel over each of
the upper snap clip locations until each of the snap
clips is fully engaged in its receptacle.
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 15 Cluster Bezel Remove/Install
1 - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BEZEL
3 - STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
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