2002 JEEP LIBERTY The

INSTALLATION
(1) Partially install the seat back cover and
replace the two top hog rings.
(2) Pull cover down and replace the two lower hog
rings.
(3) Connect the j-straps.
(4) Install trim caps and the head rest. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/HEADREST - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
SEAT BACK CUSHION - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat back cover. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER - FRONT -
REMOVAL)
(2) Separate the cushion from the seat back frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cushion onto the seat back frame.
(2) Install the seat back cover. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER - FRONT -
INSTALLATION)
SEAT CUSHION - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the two outer front track bolts and
remove the track.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat cushion onto the seat track
assembly and install the front two bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
SEAT CUSHION COVER -
FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the j-straps.
(3) Remove the hog rings and remove the cushion
cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat cushion cover and install new
hog rings.
(2) Connect the j-straps.
(3) Install the seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - FRONT - INSTALLA-
TION)
SEAT CUSHION SIDE SHIELDS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screw and remove the recliner han-
dle.
(2) Remove the screws and remove the seat side
shields.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the shields and install the screws.
(2) Install the recliner handle and install the
screw.
MANUAL SEAT RISER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the bolts and remove the rivet from
the release handle. (Fig. 4)
(3) Remove the riser.
Fig. 4 FRONT SEAT RISER
1 - BOLTS (3)
2 - SEAT CUSHION
3 - SEAT TRACK
4 - SEAT RISER
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SEAT BACK COVER - FRONT (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat riser and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install a new release handle rivet.
(4) Install the seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the outer riser. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT RISER - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the front outer bolts and remove the
tracks.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat track onto the seat cushion and
install the front outer bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the seat riser. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT RISER - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the outer seat belt anchors. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the inner seat belt buckles. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT BUCKLE
- REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the center seat belt anchor. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the front bolts and nuts. (Fig. 5)
(5) Fold down the seat backs and remove the seat
assembly through the rear door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat assembly and position over the
studs.
(2) Open the seat back and engage the latches
onto the latch strikers.
(3) Install the rear outboard nuts and tighten to
43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install the outer seat belt anchors. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION)(5) Install the inner seat belt buckles. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT BUCKLE -
INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the center seat belt anchor. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the front outer seat cushion leg bolts
and tighten to 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.)
SEAT BACK - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat assembly. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the front seat cushion hinge bolt. (Fig.
6)
(3) Remove the center seat back hinge bolts and
separate the rear seat assembly. (Fig. 7)
(4) Release the clips and remove the seat back
hinge covers.
(5) Lift the seat cushion cover and remove the
hinge bolts. (Fig. 8)
(6) Remove the seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat back.
Fig. 5 REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
1 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS
2 - BELT BUCKLES
3 - BELT BUCKLE
4 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS
5 - REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
6 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR
7 - FLOOR PAN
8 - STUDS
9 - CENTER SEAT BELT
10 - FRONT STUDS
11 - NUTS (2)
12 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR
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MANUAL SEAT RISER (Continued)

(2) Install the seat back hinge bolt and tighten to
8 N´m (71 in. lbs.).
(3) Position the seat back hinge covers and fully
seat the clips.
(4) Connect the seat halves and install the center
seat back hinge bolts.
(5) Tighten the bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install the front seat cushion hinge bolt and
tighten to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(7) Install the seat assembly. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REAR - INSTALLATION)
SEAT BACK COVER - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the rear seat back. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK - REAR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the screws and remove the center seat
belt guide.
(3) Remove the screws and push pin fasteners and
remove the latch handle bezel.
(4) Remove the head rest and remove the guide
covers. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/HEADREST -
REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the screws and remove the grocery
hooks.
(6) Remove the push pin fasteners and remove the
seat back panel.
(7) Disconnect the j-straps.
(8) Remove the seat back cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat back cover and connect the
j-straps.
(2) Install the seat back panel and install the push
pin fasteners.
(3) Install the grocery hooks and install the
screws.
(4) Install the head rest guide covers and install
the head rest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/HEAD-
REST - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the latch handle bezel and install the
screws and push pin fasteners.
(6) Install the center seat belt guide and screws.
(7) Install the rear seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - REAR - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 6 CENTER CUSHION HINGE
1 - SEAT CUSHION
2 - BOLT
Fig. 7 CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE
1 - SEAT CUSHION
2 - BOLTS
3 - SEAT BACK HINGE
4 - SEAT CUSHION
Fig. 8 SEAT BACK HINGE
1 - SEAT BACK
2 - BOLT
3 - SEAT BACK HINGE
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SEAT BACK - REAR (Continued)

SEAT BACK CUSHION - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat back cover. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER - REAR -
REMOVAL)
(2) Separate the cushion from the seat back frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat back cushion onto the seat
back frame.
(2) Install the seat back cover. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER - REAR -
INSTALLATION)
FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK
LATCH / LOCK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the rear seat back cushion. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER
- REAR - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the shoulder belt release cable. (Fig.
9)
(3) Remove the bolts and remove the latch/lock
assembly. (Fig. 10)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the latch/lock assembly and install the
bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect the shoulder belt release cable.
(4) Install the rear seat back cushion. (Refer to 23
- BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER -
REAR - INSTALLATION)
REAR SEAT BACK LATCH
STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the bolts and remove the striker. (Fig.
11 )
Fig. 9 Seat Back Latch Cable Disengage/Engage
1 - LEVER
2 - PLUNGER
3 - LATCH CABLE FITTING
4 - REAR CENTER RETRACTOR
5 - SUPPORT
Fig. 10 LATCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY
1 - LATCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY
2 - SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
3 - RETRACTOR RELEASE CABLE
4 - BOLTS
5 - REAR SEAT BACK FRAME
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the striker and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION)
SEAT BACK FRAME - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the center seat belt retractor, if
equipped. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the seat back latch/lock assembly.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/FOLDING REAR SEAT
BACK LATCH / LOCK - REMOVAL)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat back latch/lock assembly. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK
LATCH / LOCK - INSTALLATION)
(2) Install the center seat belt retractor, if
equipped. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION)
SEAT CUSHION - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - REAR - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the j-straps and remove the seat
cushion and cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat cushion and cushion cover
onto the seat frame.
(2) Connect the j-straps.
(3) Install the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - REAR - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 11 REAR SEAT BACK LATCH STRIKER
1 - LATCH STRIKER
2 - BODY SIDE PANEL
3 - STRIKER CLOSE-OUT
4 - BOLTS (3)
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REAR SEAT BACK LATCH STRIKER (Continued)

STATIONARY GLASS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
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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WINDSHIELD
WARNING
WINDSHIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION.
IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE
ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE
WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN
AN ACCIDENT.
²URETHANE ADHESIVES ARE APPLIED AS A
SYSTEM. USE GLASS CLEANER, GLASS PREP
SOLVENT, GLASS PRIMER, PVC (VINYL) PRIMER
AND PINCH WELD (FENCE) PRIMER PROVIDED BY
THE ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER. IF NOT, STRUC-
TURAL INTEGRITY COULD BE COMPROMISED.
²DAIMLERCHRYSLER DOES NOT RECOMMEND
GLASS ADHESIVE BY BRAND. TECHNICIANS
SHOULD REVIEW PRODUCT LABELS AND TECHNI-
CAL DATA SHEETS, AND USE ONLY ADHESIVES
THAT THEIR MANUFACTURES WARRANT WILL
RESTORE A VEHICLE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FMVSS 212. TECHNICIANS SHOULD ALSO INSURE
THAT PRIMERS AND CLEANERS ARE COMPATIBLE
WITH THE PARTICULAR ADHESIVE USED.
²BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MAN-
UFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME
SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE
AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
²VAPORS THAT ARE EMITTED FROM THE URE-
THANE ADHESIVE OR PRIMER COULD CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY. USE THEM IN A WELL-VENTI-
LATED AREA.
²SKIN CONTACT WITH URETHANE ADHESIVE
SHOULD BE AVOIDED. PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT.
²ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING WITH GLASS.
CAUTION: Protect all painted and trimmed surfaces
from coming in contact with urethane or primers.
Be careful not to damage painted surfaces when
removing moldings or cutting urethane around
windshield.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove cowl cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL)(3) Remove screws attaching windshield side mold-
ing to A-pillar.
(4) Remove upper windshield molding.
(5) Cut urethane bonding from around windshield
using a suitable sharp cold knife. A pneumatic cut-
ting device can be used if available.
(6) Separate windshield from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: REVIEW ALL WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THIS GROUP BEFORE PRECEDING WITH
INSTALLATION.
CAUTION: Open a window before installing wind-
shield. This will avoid pressurizing the passenger
compartment. If a door or swing gate flip-up glass
is slammed before urethane is cured, water leaks
can result.
The windshield fence should be cleaned of old ure-
thane bonding material. Support spacers should be
cleaned and properly installed on weld studs or
repair screws at bottom of windshield opening.
(1) Place replacement windshield into windshield
opening. Position glass in the center of the opening
against the support spacers. Mark the glass at the
support spacers with a grease pencil or masking tape
and ink pen to use as a reference for installation.
Remove replacement windshield from windshield
opening.
(2) Position the windshield inside up on a suitable
work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by 10 cm
by 50 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 20 in.) blocks, placed par-
allel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart.
(3) Clean inside of windshield with Mopar Glass
Cleaner and lint-free cloth.
(4) Apply clear glass primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide
around edge of windshield. Wipe with clean/dry lint-
free cloth.
(5) Apply black-out primer 15 mm (.75 in.) wide on
top and sides of windshield and 25 mm (1 in.) on bot-
tom of windshield. Allow at least three minutes dry-
ing time.
(6) Position windshield spacers on lower fence
above support spacers at the edge of the windshield
opening.
(7) Align the dot on the upper molding to the tick
mark in the center of the glass and install upper
molding onto windshield.
(8) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
around perimeter of windshield along the inside of
the moldings. Apply two beads along the bottom
edge.
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(9) Apply fence primer around the perimeter of the
windshield opening fence. Allow at least 18 minutes
drying time.
(10) With aid of a helper, position windshield over
windshield opening. Align reference marks at bottom
of windshield to support spacers.
(11) Slowly lower windshield glass to windshield
opening fence. Guide top molding into proper position
if necessary. Push windshield inward to fence spacers
at bottom and until top molding is flush to roof line.
(12) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
Mopar Super Clean or equivalent.(13) Install windshield side moldings. (Refer to 23
- BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/WINDSHIELD
A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION)
(14) Install cowl grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION)
(15) Install inside rear view mirror. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - INSTAL-
LATION)
(16) After urethane has cured, water test wind-
shield to verify repair.
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WINDSHIELD (Continued)