2002 JEEP LIBERTY Table of Contents

SWING GATE
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CHECK STRAP
REMOVAL............................135
INSTALLATION........................135
EXTERIOR HANDLE
REMOVAL............................136
INSTALLATION........................136
FLIP-UP GLASS
REMOVAL............................136
INSTALLATION........................136
FLIP-UP GLASS LATCH
REMOVAL............................136
INSTALLATION........................136
HINGE
REMOVAL............................137
INSTALLATION........................137
LATCH
REMOVAL............................137
INSTALLATION........................137
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL............................137INSTALLATION........................137
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL............................137
INSTALLATION........................138
SWING GATE
REMOVAL............................138
INSTALLATION........................138
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL............................138
INSTALLATION........................138
LATCH - ACCESS PANEL
DESCRIPTION........................139
REMOVAL............................139
INSTALLATION........................139
FLIP-UP GLASS SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL............................139
INSTALLATION........................139
CHECK STRAP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the swing gate trim panel. (Refer to 23
- BODY/SWING GATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the bolts attaching the check strap to
the d-pillar. (Fig. 1)
(4) Peel back the waterdam.
(5) Remove the nuts and remove the check strap
from the swing gate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the check strap.
(2) Install the nuts and tighten to 10 N´m (89 in.
lbs.).
(3) Reposition the waterdam.
(4) Install the trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SWING GATE/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the bolts attaching the check strap to
the d-pillar and tighten to 11 N´m (8 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install the quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION)Fig. 1 CHECK STRAP
1 - CHECK STRAP
2 - NUTS (2)
3 - BOLTS (2)
4 - D-PILLAR
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EXTERIOR
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BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................140
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................140
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................141
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL............................141
INSTALLATION........................141
FUEL FILL DOOR/HOUSING
REMOVAL............................141
INSTALLATION........................141
GRILLE
REMOVAL............................142
INSTALLATION........................142
GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL............................142
INSTALLATION........................142FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL............................143
INSTALLATION........................143
LUGGAGE RACK
REMOVAL............................144
INSTALLATION........................144
REAR WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL............................144
INSTALLATION........................144
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
FRONT WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL............................146
INSTALLATION........................146
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove and discard the molding from the outside of
the door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean all residue from the body side
molding attachment area of the door.
(2) Wipe area clean with a 50% solution of water
and alcohol and wipe dry.
(3) Apply new body side molding using the locators
in the door and apply pressure of approximately 40
p.s.i. over the entire surface of the molding.
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the hood seal.
(2) Remove the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the four plastic retainers and remove
the cowl grill.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cowl grill and engage the nine
clips to the bottom of the windshield.
(2) Install the five plastic retainers.
(3) Install the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTAL-
LATION)
(4) Install the hood seal.
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES
REMOVAL
NOTE: Exterior nameplates are attached to body
panels with adhesive tape.
(1) Apply a length of masking tape on the body,
parallel to the top edge of the nameplate to use as a
guide, if necessary.
(2) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun. Do not exceed 52ÉC
(120ÉF) when heating emblem.
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, behind
the emblem to separate the adhesive backing from
the body.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL............................147
INSTALLATION........................147
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL............................148
INSTALLATION........................148
GLOVE BOX LATCH
REMOVAL............................148
INSTALLATION........................148
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL............................148
INSTALLATION........................149
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL............................149
INSTALLATION........................151
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
REMOVAL............................152INSTALLATION........................153
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
REMOVAL............................153
INSTALLATION........................153
INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER SIDE BEZELS
REMOVAL............................153
INSTALLATION........................154
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
REMOVAL............................154
INSTALLATION........................154
INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER SIDE
BEZEL
REMOVAL............................154
INSTALLATION........................154
KNEE BLOCKER
REMOVAL............................155
INSTALLATION........................155
CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove the drives side trim bezels. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL DRIVER SIDE BEZEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the instrument panel top cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the seven screws and remove the clus-
ter bezel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Install the cluster bezel and the seven screws.
(2) Install the instrument panel top cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION)
(3) Install the drives side trim bezels. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL DRIVER SIDE BEZEL - INSTALLATION)
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INTERIOR
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4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL............................156
INSTALLATION........................156
A-PILLAR TRIM AND GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL............................156
INSTALLATION........................156
COWL TRIM COVER
REMOVAL............................157
INSTALLATION........................157
DOOR SILL SCUFF PLATE
REMOVAL............................157
INSTALLATION........................157
ASSIST HANDLE
REMOVAL............................157
INSTALLATION........................157
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL............................157
INSTALLATION........................157
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL............................157
INSTALLATION........................158
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158
SHIFT BEZEL
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158
FLOOR CONSOLE LID LATCH
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158
HEADLINER
REMOVAL............................159
INSTALLATION........................159
QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL............................159
INSTALLATION........................159
REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVAL............................160
INSTALLATION........................160
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL............................160
INSTALLATION........................160
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL............................160
INSTALLATION........................160
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL............................161
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION......................161
INSTALLATION - REARVIEW MIRROR
SUPPORT BRACKET..................161
4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the shift lever and remove the boot
from the lever. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/TRANSFER CASE/SHIFT LEVER -
REMOVAL)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the shift boot onto the shift lever and
install the lever. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/TRANSFER CASE/SHIFT LEVER -
INSTALLATION)
A-PILLAR TRIM AND GRAB
HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Using a small pry tool or equivalent, remove
the grab handle trim plugs.
(2) Remove the two grab handle screws.
(3) Remove the grab handle and a-pillar trim from
the a-pillar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Snap a-pillar trim and grab handle into the
a-pillar.
(2) Install the two screws and install the grab han-
dle trim plugs.
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PAINT
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PAINT
SPECIFICATIONS - PAINT CODES.........162
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION........................162
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION........................162PAINT TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION........................163
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING & POLISHING
DESCRIPTION........................163
PAINT
SPECIFICATIONS - PAINT CODES
EXTERIOR COLORS
EXTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
CODE
Black Clear Coat DX8
Bright Cactus Green
Pearl CoatAFM
Bright Silver Metallic
Clear CoatWS2
Dark Garnet Red Pearl
CoatXRV
Flame Red Clear Coat PR4
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat WB7
Salsa Red Pearl Coat WE5
Shale Green Metallic
Clear CoatXGR
Steel Blue Pearl Coat XBQ
Stone White Clear Coat SW1
Woodland Brown Satin
GlowYU2
INTERIOR COLORS
INTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
CODE
Taupe L5
Dark Slate Gray DV
Dark Slate Gray/Light
TaupeD2
Taupe/Light Taupe L2
ACCESSORY COLORS
PART COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
CODE
Renegade
Roof
Rack/Light
BarDeep Gray ZSP
Sport
Fascia/Wheel
FlareDark Neutral
GrayHS5
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION
The paint code is identified on the Vehicle Safety
Certification Label which is located on the drivers
door shut face. The color names provided in the Paint
and Trim Code Description chart are the color names
used on most repair product containers.
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT
FINISH
DESCRIPTION
The original equipment finish is a multi step pro-
cess that involves cleaning, applying electro de-posi-
tion (E-coat), anti-chip primer, base coat, and clear
coat steps.
On most vehicles a two-part paint application (base
coat/clear coat) is used. Color paint that is applied to
primer is called base coat. The clear coat protects the
base coat from ultraviolet light and provides a dura-
ble high-gloss finish.
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SEATS
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HEADREST
REMOVAL............................164
INSTALLATION........................164
HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL............................164
INSTALLATION........................164
SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL............................165
INSTALLATION........................165
SEAT BACK - FRONT
REMOVAL............................166
INSTALLATION........................166
SEAT BACK RECLINER - FRONT
REMOVAL............................166
INSTALLATION........................166
SEAT BACK COVER - FRONT
REMOVAL............................166
INSTALLATION........................167
SEAT BACK CUSHION - FRONT
REMOVAL............................167
INSTALLATION........................167
SEAT CUSHION - FRONT
REMOVAL............................167
INSTALLATION........................167
SEAT CUSHION COVER - FRONT
REMOVAL............................167
INSTALLATION........................167
SEAT CUSHION SIDE SHIELDS
REMOVAL............................167
INSTALLATION........................167MANUAL SEAT RISER
REMOVAL............................167
INSTALLATION........................168
SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL............................168
INSTALLATION........................168
SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL............................168
INSTALLATION........................168
SEAT BACK - REAR
REMOVAL............................168
INSTALLATION........................168
SEAT BACK COVER - REAR
REMOVAL............................169
INSTALLATION........................169
SEAT BACK CUSHION - REAR
REMOVAL............................170
INSTALLATION........................170
FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK LATCH / LOCK
REMOVAL............................170
INSTALLATION........................170
REAR SEAT BACK LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL............................170
INSTALLATION........................171
SEAT BACK FRAME - REAR
REMOVAL............................171
INSTALLATION........................171
SEAT CUSHION - REAR
REMOVAL............................171
INSTALLATION........................171
HEADREST
REMOVAL
(1) Depress head restraint release button and lift
head restraint to full up position.
(2) Using a small flat blade, depress tab on right
side head restraint release button and using your
hand, simultaneously press tab on left side head
restraint release button and pull head restraint up to
separate from seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position head restraint in seat back, press tab
on left side head restraint release button and push
down head restraint to secure.
HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the headrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the headrest sleeve cover.
(3) Rotate head restraint sleeve 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise to release retaining tab.
(4) Pull sleeve from seat back frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position sleeve in seat back frame.
(2) Rotate head restraint sleeve 1/4 turn clockwise
to engage retaining tab.
(3) Install the headrest sleeve cover.
(4) Install the headrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST - INSTALLATION)
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STATIONARY GLASS
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DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL............................172
INSTALLATION........................172
QUARTER WINDOW
REMOVAL............................172
INSTALLATION........................172WINDSHIELD
WARNING
WINDSHIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....173
REMOVAL............................173
INSTALLATION........................173
DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the rear door glass run channel. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/DOORS - REAR/GLASS RUN CHAN-
NEL - REMOVAL)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the rear door glass run channel. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/DOORS - REAR/GLASS RUN CHAN-
NEL - INSTALLATION)
QUARTER WINDOW
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the headliner as necessary to gain
access to the glass seal from the inside. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL)
(2) Cut urethane bonding from around quarter
window glass using a suitable sharp cold knife. A
pneumatic cutting device can be used if available.
(3) Separate glass from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Open a window before installing glass.
This will avoid pressurizing the passenger compart-
ment. If a door or swing gate flip-up glass is
slammed before urethane is cured, water leaks can
result.
The window opening fence should be cleaned of old
urethane bonding material.
(1) Install the headliner as necessary. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION)
(2) Clean inside of glass with Mopar Glass Cleaner
and lint-free cloth.
(3) Apply PVC (vinyl) primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide
around edge of glass. Wipe with clean/dry lint-free
cloth.
(4) Apply fence primer around edge of fence. Allow
at least eighteen minutes drying time.
(5) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
around window vinyl border location.
(6)
Position glass into window opening and lock clips
into place.
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SUNROOF
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SUNROOF
DESCRIPTION........................175
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WATER DRAINAGE AND WIND NOISE
DIAGNOSIS.........................176
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES...........176
GLASS PANEL
REMOVAL............................178
INSTALLATION........................178
ADJUSTMENTS
SUNROOF GLASS PANEL ADJUSTMENT . . 178
GLASS PANEL SEAL
REMOVAL............................178
INSTALLATION........................178
SUNSHADE
REMOVAL............................179
INSTALLATION........................179
GUIDE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL............................179
INSTALLATION........................179
WIND DEFLECTOR
REMOVAL............................180INSTALLATION........................180
OPENING TRIM LACE
REMOVAL............................180
INSTALLATION........................180
DRAIN TUBE
REMOVAL............................180
INSTALLATION........................181
MODULE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL............................181
INSTALLATION........................181
DRIVE MOTOR
REMOVAL............................182
INSTALLATION........................182
CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL............................183
INSTALLATION........................183
CONTROL SWITCH
DESCRIPTION........................184
OPERATION..........................184
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING...............184
REMOVAL............................184
INSTALLATION........................184
SUNROOF
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts out
of sunroof opening at all times.
The sunroof features a power sliding glass panel
and a sunshade which can be manually positioned
anywhere along its travel, rearward of glass panel
front edge.
The sunroof is electrically operated from two
switches located on the windshield header, rearwardof the map lamp. To operate the sunroof the ignition
switch must be in either the Accessory or On/Run
position. One switch (vent) is a push button type and
opens the sunroof to the vent position only. The other
switch (open/close) is a rocker type for opening and
closing the sunroof. Pressing and releasing the open
button once the sunroof will express open and the
wind deflector will raise. If the button is pressed a
second time the sunroof will stop in that position.
Pressing and holding the close button will close the
sunroof. If the close button is released the sunroof
will stop in that position.
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