I have a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. need to replace the starter switch or key cylinder. I get no spring back when I turn the key. How to I disengage the air bag before repairs?

Submitted by ggburg Fri 11/20/2009

disconnect the batt. and wait

Submitted by mws919 on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 14:49.

disconnect the batt. and wait 10 min. befor removing. need more help let us nkow.mws919

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP.

Submitted by ggburg on Sat, 11/21/2009 - 09:31.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP. i AM A SINGLE WOMAN WHO HAS LIMITED BUDGET SO IF I CAN DO SOMETHING FOR MYSELF I TRY. THESE TYPE OF Q + A SITES ARE A GREAT HELP TO PEOPLE LIKE ME. THANKS AGAIN.

any time, glad to help. one

Submitted by mws919 on Sat, 11/21/2009 - 10:48.

any time, glad to help. one more thing, when you get the bag out, place it under the jeep on a rag or some thing, befor picking it back up wet a finger and touch the door jam striker or bear metal, this will ground you and remove any stadic eletric charge built up on you. always be carefull when handling air bags. need any thing eles i'm here. mws919

THANKS AGAIN. HAPPY

Submitted by ggburg on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 13:30.

THANKS AGAIN. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
PS
IF I ONLY HAVE TO CHANGE THE IGNITION KEY CYLINDER DO I STILL HAVE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL AND AIR BAG OR IS THERE A WAY TO REMOVE CYLINDER ONLY?

ya, there is a retaining bolt

Submitted by mws919 on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 18:39.

ya, there is a retaining bolt under the signal switch. let us know
you and yours,have happy thanksgiving too.

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