2002 JEEP LIBERTY wheel

FRONT WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wheel flare molding. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEEL OPENING
FLARE MOLDING - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the five push pin fasteners and remove
the splash shield. (Fig. 6)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the splash shield and install the five
push pin fasteners.
(2) Install the wheel flare molding. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEEL OPENING
FLARE MOLDING - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 5 GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT
1 - GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT
2 - BOLTS (3)
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5 - BOLTS (3)
6 - BOLT (1)
Fig. 6 FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
1 - FENDER
2 - FLARE BRACKET
3 - PUSH PIN FASTENERS (5)
4 - SPLASH SHIELD
5 - FLARE BRACKET
KJEXTERIOR 23 - 143
GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT (Continued)

LUGGAGE RACK
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the roof rack covers. (Fig. 8)
(2) Remove the bolts and remove the roof rack.
(Fig. 7)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the roof rack and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 8 N´m (75 in. lbs.).
(3) Snap on the roof rack covers.
REAR WHEELHOUSE SPLASH
SHIELD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wheel flare moldings. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/REAR WHEEL OPENING
FLARE MOLDING - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the three push pin fasteners and
remove the splash shield. (Fig. 9)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the splash shield and install the three
push pin fasteners.
(2) Install the wheel flare moldings. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/REAR WHEEL OPENING
FLARE MOLDING - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 7 LUGGAGE RACK
1 - BOLTS (4)
2 - RACK RAIL
Fig. 8 RACK COVERS
1 - COVER
2 - BOLTS
3 - ROOF PANEL
4 - KNURLED NUT
5 - ROOF RACK
Fig. 9 WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
1 - SPLASH SHIELD
2 - PUSH PIN FASTENERS (3)
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SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector. (Fig. 10)
(3) Remove the three nuts and remove the mirror
assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the mirror assembly.
(2) Install the three nuts and tighten to 7 N´m (65
in. lbs.).
(3) Connect the electrical connector.
(4) Install the trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
FRONT WHEEL OPENING
FLARE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the 10 rivets connecting the flare to
the splash shield, flare brackets, fascia and air dam.
(Fig. 11)
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, sepa-
rate the clips attaching the molding to the fascia and
fender.
(3) Remove the flare molding.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position flare molding and seat clips into the
fascia.
(2) Seat the remaining clips into the fender.(3) Install ten new rivets securing the flare mold-
ing to the splash shield, flare brackets, fascia and air
dam.
REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE
MOLDINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Open the rear door and remove the five rivets
from the inside surface of the door. (Fig. 12)
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, sepa-
rate the clips attaching the molding to the door and
remove the molding.
(3) Remove the 5 rivets from the rear flare and
splash shield.
(4) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, sepa-
rate the clips attaching the molding to the body and
the rear fascia and remove the molding.
(5) Remove the two rivets and remove the flare
extension. (Fig. 13)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the flare extension and install two new
rivets.
(2) Position the rear flare molding and seat the
clips attaching it to the body and the rear fascia.
(3) Install five new rivets attaching the flare to the
splash shield.
Fig. 10 SIDE VIEW MIRROR
1 - MIRROR ASSEMBLY
2 - NUTS (3)
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Fig. 11 FRONT WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDING
1 - FLARE MOLDING
2 - RIVETS (10)
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(4) Position the door flare and seat the clips.
(5) Install five new rivets through the inside sur-
face of the door attaching the flare to the door.
RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the hood latch. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
HOOD/LATCH - REMOVAL)(3) Remove the bolt securing the washer bottle to
the crossmember.
(4) Remove the bolts and remove the hood latch
support. (Fig. 14)
(5) Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the crossmember and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 10 N´m (85 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the hood latch support and install the
bolts.
(4) Tighten the bolts to 10 N´m (85 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the hood latch. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
HOOD/LATCH - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the bolt securing the washer bottle to
the crossmember and tighten to 10 N´m (85 in. lbs.).
Fig. 12 REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS
1 - D-PILLAR
2 - RIVETS (10)
3 - REAR DOOR FLARE MOLDING
4 - REAR FLARE MOLDING
5 - REAR FASCIA
Fig. 13 FLARE EXTENSION
1 - RIVETS (3)
2 - FLARE EXTENSION AND DOOR SILL
Fig. 14 RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - BOLTS (2)
3 - BOLTS (4)
4 - BOLTS (2)
5 - HOOD LATCH SUPPORT
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REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
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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GLOVE BOX
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) Open the glove box.
(2) Squeeze the stop tabs located on the sides of
the box and allow the box to open fully.
(3) With box in the full down position slide the box
to the right off of the hinges and remove.
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) Position the box on and slide the box to the left
to engage the hinges.
(2) Close the glove box.
GLOVE BOX LATCH
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 BATTERYNEGATIVE (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 glove box. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the nine screws and remove the glove
box skin.
(3) Remove the latch from the locators.
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) Position the latch onto the locators.
(2) Install the glove box skin onto the glove box
and install the nine screws.
(3) Install the glove box. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX - INSTALLA-
TION)
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
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.
23 - 148 INSTRUMENT PANELKJ

(1) Open the glove box.
(2) Remove the two striker screws and remove the
latch striker.
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 striker and install the two screws.
(2) Loosen the screws to adjust if necessary.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to
turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in
the straight-ahead position.(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the instrument panel top cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the speakers.
(4) Remove the floor console. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the radio. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
AUDIO/RADIO - REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the four nuts and remove the center
support bracket. (Fig. 6)
(7) Remove the steering column. (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove the drivers side cowl trim cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM COVER -
REMOVAL)
(9) Disconnect the wire harness connector behind
the drivers side cowl trim cover.
(10) Disconnect the green and light blue wire har-
ness bulk connectors at the junction block. (Fig. 1)
(11) Disconnect the electrical connector at the
inner side of the pedal support bracket. (Fig. 2)
(12) Remove the two bolts at the front of the pedal
support bracket. (Fig. 2)
(13) Remove the two bolts from the bottom side of
the pedal support bracket. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 1 JUNCTION BLOCK CONNECTORS
1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 - PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET
4 - JUNCTION BLOCK
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GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER (Continued)

(24) Disconnect the vacuum check valve and the
vacuum reservoir. (Fig. 5)
(25) Disconnect the blower motor electrical connec-
tor.
(26) Remove the four bolts at the top of the instru-
ment panel connecting to the cowl front panel.
(27) Roll the instrument panel rearward and
remove the wire harness from routing channel in the
rear.
(28) Disconnect the push pin fastener and position
aside the radio wire harness. Note the location of the
harness for installation.
(29) Remove the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THISIS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Position the instrument panel into the vehicle.
(2) Position the wire harness into the rear routing
channel and roll the instrument panel back against
the cowl.
(3) Position the radio wire harness and seat the
push pin fastener.
NOTE: Position the speaker wires through the
speaker openings.
(4) Install the four bolts at the top of the instru-
ment panel connecting to the cowl front panel and
tighten to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(5) Connect the blower motor electrical connector.
(6) Connect the vacuum check valve and the vac-
uum reservoir.
(7) Connect the blower resister electrical connector.
NOTE: Do not push or pull bracket. Tighten at the
rest position.
Fig. 6 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
1 - TOP BOLTS (4)
2 - CENTER SUPPORT BRACKET
3 - NUTS (4)4 - ROLL DOWN BOLTS (4)
5 - INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
KJINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 151
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)