How do you install headlights on a Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Answer 1

My son's went out, and here's how he did it. You'll have to remove the dashboard panels (look for the exposed screws). When you get to the headlight switch, reach to the right side of the switch itself (behind the dash); there's a release button there. Press it as you pull the plunger completely out. The hole where the plunger went in has large Phillips head slots; put a screwdriver in it and turn left and completely remove. The switch is now loose; disconnect it on the left from the wiring harness plug.

Answer 2

Oh this one is a lot of fun.

Remove the ashtray in the lower dash valence and a screw that is hidden behind there. Remove the screws across the top of the lower dash valence. Remove the screws underneath at each end of the lower dash valence. Drop the valence down and you may be able to configure a mirror and light so that you can actually see the headlight switch mounted in the dash panel. What you would be looking for is a small springloaded button which is on the headlight switch. It is sometimes nearly impossible to find or reach. There is no way to describe this well in words. Best bet would be to visit a junkyard to see one first hand.

But the trick is that you have to push the button and pull the light switch stem out of the switch assembly from the front. Once you remove the stem, you will notice that the cap that remains in the panel is slotted for using a scredriver to release the switch from the panel mounting.

It will push out backward and you can then pull the electrical connectors.

There is a consideration for the model year. Not all years of the switches are the same. Either get an exactly 1991 switch from a junkyard or check with a dealership manual to get the range of model years that use the same switch as your 1991. Not only are electrical connections different from year to year but the way the circuit works for the dimmer is different among other things. If your 1991 has a factory alarm system, then you need to consider that too when replacing the switch. Alarm model switches may be different from standard switches.

This is about a 1 hour job for an average mechanic IF you can pretty quickly find that secret button to release the headlight switch stem.

Answer 3

I'm assuming this is much like the 86. The first thing is to pull the know out as if you are turning the lights on but it actually comes all the way out. To do this you need to reach in under the dash, locate the back part of the switch and push up on the small button on the bottom of the unit. This allows the know to be released. (It's tricky but it can be done although it would really be helpful to see it on the switch before doing it, which, of course, you can't do.) Then using a wide screwdriver, chisel, whatever, unscrew the piece you see in the hole in the dash. Now pull the switch out from the back side. Good luck.

Answer 4

Brake light switch is located on top of brake pedal lever under the dashboard The brake light switch is mounted in the pedal support bracket and is operated by the pedal. Remove the steering column cover and lower the trim panel, if necessary. Disengage the switch electrical connection. Screw the switch out of the retainer, or rock the switch up and down, then pull it rearward out of the retainer. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Answer 5

Probably the same as my 94. Take off the ashtray and remove the screws for the lower dash panel. Then remove the instrument panel trim and remove the screws to the instrument panel. Pull both of these out a ways so you can get to where the headlight switch is. I had to unplug the blue connector from the back of the panel so I could swing it to the right.

Right below the switch is an egg-sized hole where a spring-loaded release switch is located on the bottom of the switch. Push that in and pull the plunger all the way out. Now look where the plunger was and there is a nut-like thing (a ferrule, I think) that you screw out with a flat head screwdriver. Now that it is loose, pull it out and unhook the wiring harness and second small connector.

Installing it is just the reverse of what you just did. Hope that helps. The posts for the 91 Cherokee explain it also.

Answer 6

Replacement of Jeep Headlight There is a bulb that plugs into a socket dirctly behind the headlight. In order to access it you must lift the hood. Next, you will have to remove the plastic ring that holds the socket in the rear of the headlight housing. Twist the ring CCW (if you are facing the front of the vehicle)until it becomes loose and pull the socket and bulb through the hole. Then using a small flat tipped screwdriver lift out the little tab that holds the lightbulb on the socket and pull the bulb straight out from the socket. {Note: Pay Close Attention to the direction the plastic ring came out from, it is a pain to get back on if you don't. It will only go on one way...to hold the socket in place}

Answer 7

If you look around the edge of the headlight you will see 4 Phillips head screws. Unscrew.