REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. |
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
Removal & Installation (Cherokee & Wrangler)
- Remove lower steering column cover and shroud. Remove tie strap retaining cable to steering column. see scheme 1 Disconnect harness connector from BTSI solenoid.
- With ignition switch in RUN position, disengage lock tab holding cable end to steering column. (Scheme 49) Pull cable end from steering cable.
- Remove floor console and related trim. Disconnect cable eyelet from bellcrank. Disconnect and remove cable from shift bracket. To install cable, reverse removal procedure. Adjust cable after installation. See «SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE»(ref-131128-S28980684532001121100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
Scheme 49
Removal & Installation (Grand Cherokee)
- Remove lower steering column cover. Lower steering column. Disconnect BTSI cable solenoid connector. see scheme 2 Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Depress lock tab holding cable end to steering column. (Scheme 49) Pull cable end from steering cable.
- Remove shift interlock cable from steering column. Remove floor console and related trim. Disconnect shift interlock cable from shifter assembly. Remove cable from any retaining clips. Remove cable from vehicle. To install cable, reverse removal procedure. Adjust cable after installation. See «SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE»(ref-131128-S28980684532001121100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
