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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1999CHEROKEE 2WD L4-2.5L VIN PREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVERSERVICE AND REPAIRREPLACEMENT
1999 Jeep Cherokee 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P
Replacement
1999 Jeep Cherokee 2WD L4-2.5L VIN PSECTION Replacement
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity may damage this unit. At no time should any source of static electricity be permitted near this unit. Technicians handling or servicing the unit should wear cotton clothing, not synthetic fabric clothing; and, should ground themselves before and during all handling and service procedures. Electrically conductive wrist or heel straps are recommended, or static dissipating shoes are also acceptable. Work and storage areas should be free of static generative materials such as: dry air, glass, nylon, wool, fur, silk, rayon, acrylic, polystyrene foam, polyester, saran, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and teflon.
MINI-DOME MOUNTED TYPE
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) mini-dome housing to the roof panel reinforcement.
3. Lower the front of the mini-dome housing and slide the unit forward to disengage the rear mounting tab from the headliner.
4. Lower the mini-dome housing far enough to access the RKE receiver wire harness connector.
5. Unplug the wire harness connector from the RKE receiver.
6. Remove the RKE mini-dome unit from the headliner.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.8 N.m (24 in. lbs.).
OVERHEAD CONSOLE MOUNTED TYPE
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the overhead console from the headliner. Refer to Overhead Console in Overhead Console Systems for the procedures.
3. Remove the six screws that secure the rear overhead console housing to the overhead console bezel.
4. Gently flex the sides of the overhead console bezel far enough to clear the tabs on the rear console housing and remove the housing from the bezel.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the RKE receiver circuit board to the rear overhead console housing.
6. Remove the RKE circuit board from the rear overhead console housing.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity may damage this unit. At no time should any source of static electricity be permitted near this unit. Technicians handling or servicing the unit should wear cotton clothing, not synthetic fabric clothing; and, should ground themselves before and during all handling and service procedures. Electrically conductive wrist or heel straps are recommended, or static dissipating shoes are also acceptable. Work and storage areas should be free of static generative materials such as: dry air, glass, nylon, wool, fur, silk, rayon, acrylic, polystyrene foam, polyester, saran, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and teflon.
MINI-DOME MOUNTED TYPE
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Mini Dome Housing Remove/Install:
2. Remove the two screws that secure the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) mini-dome housing to the roof panel reinforcement.
3. Lower the front of the mini-dome housing and slide the unit forward to disengage the rear mounting tab from the headliner.
4. Lower the mini-dome housing far enough to access the RKE receiver wire harness connector.
5. Unplug the wire harness connector from the RKE receiver.
6. Remove the RKE mini-dome unit from the headliner.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.8 N.m (24 in. lbs.).
OVERHEAD CONSOLE MOUNTED TYPE
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the overhead console from the headliner. Refer to Overhead Console in Overhead Console Systems for the procedures.
RKE Receiver Remove/Install:
3. Remove the six screws that secure the rear overhead console housing to the overhead console bezel.
4. Gently flex the sides of the overhead console bezel far enough to clear the tabs on the rear console housing and remove the housing from the bezel.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the RKE receiver circuit board to the rear overhead console housing.
6. Remove the RKE circuit board from the rear overhead console housing.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.