(4) Disconnect the drain hose from the sunroof
housing (Fig. 8).
(5) Drain any liquid from hose connection, if nec-
essary.
(6) Disconnect the grommet, attachment clips and
remove the drain tube.
INSTALLATION
FRONT DRAIN TUBES
(1) Connect the drain hose to the sunroof housing
and test drainage.
(2) Connect the body grommet and attachment
clips.
(3) Install the instrument panel top panel. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the headliner. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install sunroof opening trim lace. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING TRIM LACE - INSTAL-
LATION)
REAR DRAIN TUBES
(1) Connect the drain hose to the sunroof housing
and test drainage.
(2) Connect the body grommet and attachment
clips.
(3) Install the headliner.(4) Install sunroof opening trim lace.
MODULE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Move glass panel to the fully closed position.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(3) Remove sunroof opening trim lace.
(4) Remove headliner. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL)
(5) Disconnect wire harness push in fasteners and
electrical connector. (Fig. 9)
(6) Disconnect the drain tubes from sunroof hous-
ing.
(7) Loosen fasteners attaching sunroof module
assembly.
(8) With the aid of a helper, remove fasteners
attaching sunroof module assembly to roof panel
(Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
(1) With the Glass panel in the fully closed posi-
tion.
(2) Raise rear end of sunroof module assembly and
guide into position and start fasteners.
(3) Tighten the fasteners to 9 N´m (80 in. lbs.).
(4) Connect the drain tubes.
Fig. 7 FRONT DRAIN TUBE
1 - TUBE
2 - CLIPS
3 - GROMMET
Fig. 8 REAR DRAIN TUBE
1 - GROMMET
2 - TUBE
3 - CLIPS
KJSUNROOF 23 - 181
DRAIN TUBE (Continued)
(5) Connect wire harness.
(6) Install the headliner. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the opening trim lace. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING TRIM LACE - INSTAL-
LATION)
(8) Connect battery negative cable.
(9) Test sunroof operation, adjust as necessary.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL -
ADJUSTMENTS)
DRIVE MOTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove headliner. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL)
(2) Cut wire retaining tape being careful not to cut
wires.
(3) Disconnect the electrical connector (Fig. 11).
(4) Remove three motor assembly attaching screws
from bottom side of motor assembly and remove
motor assembly from the motor bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place motor into position and install screws
attaching motor to bracket.
NOTE: Hold electronics module to motor bracket
when inserting motor shaft to avoid disengaging
drive cables.
(2) Connect electrical connector.
(3) Tape wires to drive cables to prevent rattles.
Fig. 9 WIRE HARNESS
1 - CLIPS
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 - WIRE HARNESS
Fig. 10 MODULE ASSEMBLY
1 - U-NUTS
2 - DRIVE MOTOR
3 - BOLTS
4 - GLASS OPENING
5 - MODULE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 11 DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY
1 - CONTROL MODULE
2 - SCREWS
3 - DRIVE MOTOR
4 - SCREW
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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MODULE ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(4) Test sunroof operation, adjust as necessary.
(5) Install headliner. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION)
CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the module assembly. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SUNROOF/MODULE ASSEMBLY -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove three motor assembly retaining screws
from bottom side of motor, and remove motor assem-
bly (Fig. 11).
(3) From top side of module assembly, remove one
attaching screw from electronics module. (Fig. 12)
(4) Remove old timing module.
INSTALLATION
(1) Check glass assembly position. Adjust to full
closed position. Insert pin into holes in lift arm
assembly to check position (Fig. 13).
(2) Set new electronic module in position on top
side of motor mounting bracket engaging drive cables
with pinion gear in electronics module.
(3) Install one screw to attach electronics module
to motor bracket. Tighten screw to 3 N´m (27 in. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Install motor assembly to motor bracket and
electronics module with three screws. Tighten screw
to 1.75 N´m (15.5 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Remove the new module's timing pin and dis-
card. (Fig. 14)(6) Connect electrical connector to module assem-
bly wire harness. Secure any loose wires.
(7) Install module assembly. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SUNROOF/MODULE ASSEMBLY - INSTALLA-
TION)
(8) Test operation, adjust as necessary. (Refer to 23
- BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - ADJUST-
MENTS)
(9) Install opening trim lace. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SUNROOF/OPENING TRIM LACE - INSTALLA-
TION)
Fig. 12 CONTROL MODULE
1 - MOTOR BRACKET
2 - CABLES
3 - SCREW
4 - CONTROL MODULE
Fig. 13 LIFT ARM POSITIONING
1 - GLASS BRACKET
2 - LIFT ARM
3 - ALIGNMENT PIN
Fig. 14 MODULE TIMING PIN
1 - CONTROL MODULE
2 - TIMING PIN
KJSUNROOF 23 - 183
DRIVE MOTOR (Continued)
CONTROL SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with a power sunroof utilize an
sunroof control switch. On this model, the sunroof
control switch is located in the overhead console, in
between the two reading lamps. The switch is
mounted in the overhead console with four plastic
retaining tabs, molded into the switch housing.
This switch incorporates four selections of opera-
tion open, auto open, close and vent. The individual
switches in the sunroof control switch unit cannot be
repaired. If one switch is damaged or faulty, the
entire sunroof control switch unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
With the operation of the sunroof control switch,
voltage is directed to the sunroof motor, through the
switch contacts or control module. If the control
switch is depressed and held depressed the voltage
signal is controlled manually through the switch con-
tacts, so when the switch is released the sunroof
stops.
Refer to the owners manual for more information
on the operation of the sunroof switch and system.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
The following test will determine if the sunroof
control switch is operating properly.
(1) Remove the overhead console from the head-
liner (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the sunroof control switch from the
overhead console (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/
CONTROL SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(3) Using an ohmmeter, test the switch terminals
for proper continuity using the table below. If any ofthe terminals do not show proper continuity, replace
the sunroof control switch.
SWITCH POSITION
(DEPRESSED)CONTINUITY BETWEEN
TERMINALS
VENT (V) 3, 4
OPEN (AUTO) 1, 4
CLOSE 2, 4
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove the overhead console from the head-
liner (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect the sunroof control switch electrical
connector. Depress the connector retaining tab and
pull the connector straight out.
(4) To remove the switch from the overhead con-
sole, push on the back of the switch until it comes
free from the overhead console.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the switch in the overhead console
assembly. Be certain the switch is securely snapped
in place.
(2) Connect the sunroof control switch electrical
connector. Be certain the switch connector is securely
snapped in place.
(3) Install the overhead console (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Connect the negative battery cable.
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DESCRIPTION - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
SERVICE PORT
The two refrigerant system service ports are used
to charge, recover/recycle, evacuate, and test the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Unique service port
coupler sizes are used on the R-134a system, to
ensure that the refrigerant system is not accidentally
contaminated by the use of the wrong refrigerant
(R-12), or refrigerant system service equipment.
OPERATION
OPERATION - HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
The heater and optional air conditioner are blend-
air type systems. In a blend-air system, a blend door
controls the amount of unconditioned air (or cooled
air from the evaporator on models with air condition-
ing) that is allowed to flow through, or around, the
heater core. A temperature control knob on the A/C
Heater control panel determines the discharge air
temperature by controlling an electric actuator,
which moves the blend door. This allows an almost
immediate control of the output air temperature of
the system.
The mode control knob on the heater-only or A/C
Heater control panel is used to direct the conditioned
air to the selected system outlets. Both mode control
switches use engine vacuum to control the mode
doors, which are operated by vacuum actuators.
On all vehicles, the outside air intake can be shut
off by selecting the Recirculation Mode with the
mode control knob. This will operate a vacuum actu-
ated recirculation door that closes off the outside
fresh air intake and recirculates the air that is
already inside the vehicle.
The optional air conditioner for all models is
designed for the use of non-CFC, R-134a refrigerant.
The air conditioning system has an evaporator to cool
and dehumidify the incoming air prior to blending it
with the heated air. This air conditioning system
uses a fixed orifice tube in the liquid line near the
condenser outlet tube to meter refrigerant flow to the
evaporator coil. To maintain minimum evaporator
temperature and prevent evaporator freezing, the
A/C low pressure switch on the accumulator cycles
the compressor clutch.
OPERATION - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SERVICE
PORT
The high pressure service port is located on the
refrigerant line, near the discharge port of the com-
pressor. The low pressure service port is located on
the liquid line at the side of the engine compartment,
near the condensor.Each of the service ports has a threaded plastic
protective cap installed over it from the factory. After
servicing the refrigerant system, always reinstall
both of the service port caps.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C
PERFORMANCE
The air conditioning system is designed to provide
the passenger compartment with low temperature
and low humidity air. The evaporator, located in the
HVAC housing on the dash panel below the instru-
ment panel, is cooled to temperatures near the freez-
ing point. As warm damp air passes through the
cooled evaporator, the air transfers its heat to the
refrigerant in the evaporator and the moisture in the
air condenses on the evaporator fins. During periods
of high heat and humidity, an air conditioning sys-
tem will be more effective in the Recirculation Mode.
With the system in the Recirculation Mode, only air
from the passenger compartment passes through the
evaporator. As the passenger compartment air dehu-
midifies, the air conditioning system performance
levels improve.
Humidity has an important bearing on the temper-
ature of the air delivered to the interior of the vehi-
cle. It is important to understand the effect that
humidity has on the performance of the air condition-
ing system. When humidity is high, the evaporator
has to perform a double duty. It must lower the air
temperature, and it must lower the temperature of
the moisture in the air that condenses on the evapo-
rator fins. Condensing the moisture in the air trans-
fers heat energy into the evaporator fins and tubing.
This reduces the amount of heat the evaporator can
absorb from the air. High humidity greatly reduces
the ability of the evaporator to lower the temperature
of the air.
However, evaporator capacity used to reduce the
amount of moisture in the air is not wasted. Remov-
ing some of the moisture out of the air entering the
vehicle adds to the comfort of the passengers.
Although, an owner may expect too much from the
air conditioning system on humid days. A perfor-
mance test is the best way to determine whether the
system is performing up to standard. This test also
provides valuable clues as to the possible cause of
trouble with the air conditioning system.
Before proceeding, (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) and
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - CAUTION). The air temperature in
the test room and in the vehicle must be a minimum
of 21É C (70É F) for this test.
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued)
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATER
PERFORMANCE
Before performing the following tests, refer to Cool-
ing for the procedures to check the radiator coolant
level, serpentine drive belt tension, radiator air flow
and the radiator fan operation. Also be certain that
the accessory vacuum supply line is connected at the
engine intake manifold.
MAXIMUM HEATER OUTPUT
Engine coolant is delivered to the heater core
through two heater hoses. With the engine idling atnormal operating temperature, set the temperature
control knob in the full hot position, the mode control
switch knob in the floor heat position, and the blower
motor switch knob in the highest speed position.
Using a test thermometer, check the temperature of
the air being discharged at the HVAC housing floor
outlets. Compare the test thermometer reading to the
Temperature Reference chart.
Temperature Reference
Ambient Air Temperature15.5É C
(60É F)21.1É C
(70É F)26.6É C
(80É F)32.2É C
(90É F)
Minimum Air Temperature at
Floor Outlet52.2É C
(126É F)56.1É C
(133É F)59.4É C
(139É F)62.2É C
(144É F)
If the floor outlet air temperature is too low, refer
to Cooling to check the engine coolant temperature
specifications. Both of the heater hoses should be hot
to the touch. The coolant return heater hose should
be slightly cooler than the coolant supply heater
hose. If the return hose is much cooler than the sup-
ply hose, locate and repair the engine coolant flow
obstruction in the cooling system. Refer to Cooling
for the procedures.
OBSTRUCTED COOLANT FLOW Possible loca-
tions or causes of obstructed coolant flow:
²Pinched or kinked heater hoses.
²Improper heater hose routing.
²Plugged heater hoses or supply and return ports
at the cooling system connections.
²A plugged heater core.
If proper coolant flow through the cooling system is
verified, and heater outlet air temperature is still
low, a mechanical problem may exist.
MECHANICAL PROBLEMS Possible locations or
causes of insufficient heat:
²An obstructed cowl air intake.
²Obstructed heater system outlets.
²A blend door not functioning properly.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
If the heater outlet air temperature cannot be
adjusted with the temperature control knob on theA/C Heater control panel, the following could require
service:
²The A/C Heater control.
²The blend door actuator.
²The blend door.
²Improper engine coolant temperature.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VACUUM SYSTEM
Vacuum control is used to operate the mode doors
in the heater-only and a/c heater housings. Testing of
the heater-only and A/C Heater mode control switch
operation will determine if the vacuum, electrical,
and mechanical controls are functioning. However, it
is possible that a vacuum control system that oper-
ates perfectly at engine idle (high engine vacuum)
may not function properly at high engine speeds or
loads (low engine vacuum). This can be caused by
leaks in the vacuum system, or a faulty vacuum
check valve.
A vacuum system test will help to identify the
source of poor vacuum system performance or vac-
uum system leaks. Before starting this test, stop the
engine and make certain that the problem is not a
disconnected vacuum supply tube at the engine
intake manifold vacuum tap or at the vacuum reser-
voir.
24 - 6 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGKJ
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued)
(5) Connect the test set hose or probe to the open
end of the leaking circuit. The test set gauge should
return to the 27 kPa (8 in. Hg.) setting shortly after
each connection is made. If OK, replace the faulty
disconnected component. If not OK, go to Step 6.
(6)
To locate a leak in a vacuum line, leave one end
of the line plugged and connect the test set hose or
probe to the other end of the line. Run your fingers
slowly along the line while watching the test set gauge.
The vacuum reading will fluctuate when your fingers
contact the source of the leak. To repair the vacuum
line, cut out the leaking section of the line. Then, insert
the loose ends of the line into a suitable length of 3 mil-
limeter (0.125 inch) inside diameter rubber hose.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DIODE
REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable and iso-
late it.
(2) Locate the diode in the harness, and remove
the protective covering.
(3) Remove the diode from the harness, pay atten-
tion to the current flow direction (Fig. 5).
(4) Remove the insulation from the wires in the
harness. Only remove enough insulation to solder in
the new diode.
(5) Install the new diode in the harness, making
sure current flow is correct. If necessary refer to the
appropriate wiring diagram for current flow.
(6) Solder the connection together using rosin core
type solder only.Do not use acid core solder.
(7) Tape the diode to the harness using electrical
tape making, sure the diode is completely sealed
from the elements.
(8) Re-connect the battery negative cable, and test
affected systems.
SPECIFICATIONS
A/C APPLICATION TABLE
Item Description Notes
Vehicle KJ- Liberty
System R134a w/ fixed
orifice tube
Compressor Sanden PXF-18 SP-10 PAG oil
Freeze±up
ControlA/C low
pressure switchaccumulator
mounted
Low psi Control opens < 25 psi
- resets > 43
psi
High psi Control switch - opens
> 450-490 psi -
resets <
270-330 psidischarge line
Control Head manual type
Mode Door vacuum
Blend Door electric
Recirculation
Doorvacuum
Blower Motor hardwired to
control headresistor block
Cooling Fan viscous for
cooling, single
speed electric
for A/C
Clutch Electro-
mechanical
Control relay PCM
Draw 2 - 3.7 amps @
12V 0.5V @ 70É F
Gap 0.0169- 0.0319
DRB IIIT
Reads TPS, RPM, A/C
switch test
Actuators clutch and fan
relay
Fig. 5 DIODE IDENTIFICATION
1 - CURRENT FLOW
2 - BAND AROUND DIODE INDICATES CURRENT FLOW
3 - DIODE AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAMS
KJHEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 24 - 9
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued)
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION - 3.7L and 2.4L
The compressor clutch assembly consists of a sta-
tionary electromagnetic coil, a rotor bearing and
rotor assembly, and a clutch plate (Fig. 1). The elec-
tromagnetic coil unit and the rotor bearing and rotor
assembly are each retained on the nose of the com-
pressor front housing with snap rings. The clutch
plate is keyed to the compressor shaft and secured
with a nut. These components provide the means to
engage and disengage the compressor from the
engine serpentine accessory drive belt.
OPERATION - 3.7L and 2.4L
When the clutch coil is energized, it magnetically
draws the clutch into contact with the rotor and
drives the compressor shaft. When the coil is not
energized, the rotor freewheels on the clutch rotor
bearing, which is part of the rotor. The compressor
clutch and coil are the only serviced parts on the
compressor.
The compressor clutch engagement is controlled by
several components: the A/C Heater mode control
switch, the A/C low pressure switch, the A/C high
pressure switch, the compressor clutch relay, and the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM may
delay compressor clutch engagement for up to thirty
seconds. Refer to Electronic Control Modules for
more information on the PCM controls.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C COMPRESSOR
CLUTCH COIL
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, (Refer to
Appropriate Wiring Information). The battery must
be fully-charged before performing the following
tests. Refer to Battery for more information.
(1) Connect an ammeter (0 to 10 ampere scale) in
series with the clutch coil terminal. Use a voltmeter
(0 to 20 volt scale) with clip-type leads for measuring
the voltage across the battery and the compressor
clutch coil.
(2) With the A/C Heater mode control switch in
any A/C mode, and the blower motor switch in the
lowest speed position, start the engine and run it at
normal idle.
(3) The compressor clutch coil voltage should read
within 0.2 volts of the battery voltage. If there is
voltage at the clutch coil, but the reading is not
within 0.2 volts of the battery voltage, test the clutch
coil feed circuit for excessive voltage drop and repair
as required. If there is no voltage reading at the
clutch coil, use a DRB IIItscan tool and (Refer to
Appropriate Diagnostic Information) for testing of the
compressor clutch circuit and PCM control. The fol-
lowing components must be checked and repaired as
required before you can complete testing of the clutch
coil:
²Fuses in the junction block and the Power Dis-
tribution Center (PDC)
²A/C heater mode control switch
²Compressor clutch relay
²A/C high pressure switch
²A/C low pressure switch
²Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
(4) The compressor clutch coil is acceptable if the
current draw measured at the clutch coil is 2.0 to 3.9
amperes with the electrical system voltage at 11.5 to
12.5 volts. This should only be checked with the work
area temperature at 21É C (70É F). If system voltage
is more than 12.5 volts, add electrical loads by turn-
ing on electrical accessories until the system voltage
drops below 12.5 volts.
(a) If the clutch coil current reading is four
amperes or more, the coil is shorted and should be
replaced.
(b) If the clutch coil current reading is zero, the
coil is open and should be replaced.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C COMPRESSOR
CLUTCH BREAK-IN
After a new compressor clutch has been installed,
cycle the compressor clutch approximately twenty
times (five seconds on, then five seconds off). During
this procedure, set the A/C Heater control to the
Recirculation Mode, the blower motor switch in the
highest speed position, and the engine speed at 1500
Fig. 1 COMPRESSOR CLUTCH - TYPICAL
1 - CLUTCH PLATE
2 - NOT USED ON KJ
3 - ROTOR
4 - COIL
5 - CLUTCH SHIMS
6 - SNAP RING
7 - SNAP RING
24 - 12 CONTROLSKJ