2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual LOAD TEST TEMPERATURE TABLE
Minimum VoltageTemperature
ÉF ÉC
9.6 volts 70É and above 21É and above
9.5 volts 60É 16É
9.4 volts 50É 10É
9.3 volts 40É 4É
9.1 volts 30É -1É
8.9 volts 20É -7

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (2) Determine that the underhood lamp is operat-
ing properly, then disconnect the lamp wire harness
connector or remove the lamp bulb.
(3) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(4) Set an electronic

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual negative jumper posts. Select TESTING AT JUMPER
POST when connecting to that location.
(3) Connect the tester to the battery or jumper
posts, the red clamp to positive (+) and the black
clamp to negat

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (2) Reinstall the battery thermal guard onto the
battery case. Refer to Thermal Guard for the proper
battery thermal guard installation procedures.
(3) Position the battery and the battery thermal
gua

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (3) Install and tighten the battery hold down
bracket retaining bolt. Tighten the bolt to 4 N´m (20
in. lbs.).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable terminal
clamp to the battery negative terminal

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BATTERY CABLES
A voltage drop test will determine if there is exces-
sive resistance in the battery cable terminal connec-
tions or the battery cable. If excessive resistance i

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual nection at the starter solenoid B(+) terminal stud.
Repeat the test. If the reading is still above 0.2 volt,
replace the faulty battery positive cable.
(4) Connect the voltmeter to measure between the

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (2) Carefully and evenly slide the battery thermal
guard down over the battery case.
(3) Install the battery and the battery thermal
guard into the battery tray as a unit. Refer to Bat-
tery Installat