Replacing the multifunction switch on a 1999 Jeep Cherokee

This was my process. Your mileage may vary.

You can get this switch at Amazon.

Tools needed:

• Phillips head screwdriver
• T-20 torx bit
• Flashlight

Optional: Belgian Malinois

Step 1: Remove the three Phillips head screws from the bottom of the steering column cover.

Step 2: Realize you can’t quite get to the last screw while the lower dash panel is attached.

Step 3: Remove the lower dash panel.

Step 4: Get the dog a chew toy to keep her from stealing the screws you just removed.

Step 5: Fight with the housing for a while until you get it off.

Step 6: Remove the two torx screws holding the bracket down. You’ll then need to put the hazard switch in the ON position and the turn signal in the right turn position to remove the bracket entirely.

Step 7: Figure out why the dog is attacking the window blinds.

Step 8: Push up on the bottom of the switch to pop it out of place.

Step 9: Unplug the two connectors while cursing Chrysler engineers for not including any slack in the wires.

Step 10: Connect the new switch and put it in place.

Step 11: Admonish the dog for licking your head while you are trying to figure out how to put the steering column housing back on.

Step 12: Decide the steel panel (pictured above) needs to come off in order to put the housing back on.

Step 13: Hand the dog off to the wife so you can continue unmolested.

Step 14: Put the steel panel back on.

Step 15: Put the lower dash back on.

DONE!

You can get this switch at Amazon.