2002 JEEP LIBERTY 9 Engine

The resistance values of the IAT sensor is the same
as for the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.
REMOVAL
2.4L
The intake manifold air temperature (IAT) sensor
is installed into the intake manifold plenum at the
rear end of the intake manifold (Fig. 14).
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from IAT sen-
sor.
(2) Clean dirt from intake manifold at sensor base.
(3) Gently lift on small plastic release tab (Fig. 14)
or (Fig. 15) and rotate sensor about 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise for removal.
(4) Check condition of sensor o-ring (Fig. 15).
3.7L
The intake manifold air temperature (IAT) sensor
is installed into the left side of intake manifold ple-
num (Fig. 16).
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from IAT sen-
sor.
(2) Clean dirt from intake manifold at sensor base.
(3) Gently lift on small plastic release tab (Fig. 16)
or (Fig. 15) and rotate sensor about 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise for removal.
(4) Check condition of sensor o-ring.
Fig. 14 IAT SENSOR LOCATION-2.4L
1 - RELEASE TAB
2 - IAT SENSOR
3 - PRESS HERE FOR REMOVAL
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5 - REAR END OF INTAKE MANIFOLD
Fig. 15 IAT SENSOR TAB / O-RING
1 - IAT SENSOR
2 - SENSOR O-RING
3 - RELEASE TAB
Fig. 16 IAT SENSOR LOCATION- 3.7L
1 - IAT SENSOR
2 - RELEASE TAB
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (Continued)

INSTALLATION
2.4L
The intake manifold air temperature (IAT) sensor
is installed into the intake manifold plenum at the
rear end of the intake manifold.
(1) Check condition of sensor o-ring.
(2) Clean sensor mounting hole in intake manifold.
(3) Position sensor into intake manifold and rotate
clockwise until past release tab.
(4) Install electrical connector.
3.7L
The intake manifold air temperature (IAT) sensor
is installed into the left side of intake manifold ple-
num (Fig. 16).
(1) Check condition of sensor o-ring.
(2) Clean sensor mounting hole in intake manifold.
(3) Position sensor into intake manifold and rotate
clockwise until past release tab (Fig. 16).
(4) Install electrical connector.
MAP SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
2.4L
The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is
mounted into the rear of the intake manifold with 1
screw.
3.7L
The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is
mounted into the front of the intake manifold with 2
screws.
OPERATION
The MAP sensor is used as an input to the Power-
train Control Module (PCM). It contains a silicon
based sensing unit to provide data on the manifold
vacuum that draws the air/fuel mixture into the com-
bustion chamber. The PCM requires this information
to determine injector pulse width and spark advance.
When manifold absolute pressure (MAP) equals
Barometric pressure, the pulse width will be at max-
imum.
A 5 volt reference is supplied from the PCM and
returns a voltage signal to the PCM that reflects
manifold pressure. The zero pressure reading is 0.5V
and full scale is 4.5V. For a pressure swing of 0±15
psi, the voltage changes 4.0V. To operate the sensor,
it is supplied a regulated 4.8 to 5.1 volts. Ground is
provided through the low-noise, sensor return circuit
at the PCM.The MAP sensor input is the number one contrib-
utor to fuel injector pulse width. The most important
function of the MAP sensor is to determine baromet-
ric pressure. The PCM needs to know if the vehicle is
at sea level or at a higher altitude, because the air
density changes with altitude. It will also help to cor-
rect for varying barometric pressure. Barometric
pressure and altitude have a direct inverse correla-
tion; as altitude goes up, barometric goes down. At
key-on, the PCM powers up and looks at MAP volt-
age, and based upon the voltage it sees, it knows the
current barometric pressure (relative to altitude).
Once the engine starts, the PCM looks at the voltage
again, continuously every 12 milliseconds, and com-
pares the current voltage to what it was at key-on.
The difference between current voltage and what it
was at key-on, is manifold vacuum.
During key-on (engine not running) the sensor
reads (updates) barometric pressure. A normal range
can be obtained by monitoring a known good sensor.
As the altitude increases, the air becomes thinner
(less oxygen). If a vehicle is started and driven to a
very different altitude than where it was at key-on,
the barometric pressure needs to be updated. Any
time the PCM sees Wide Open Throttle (WOT), based
upon Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) angle and RPM,
it will update barometric pressure in the MAP mem-
ory cell. With periodic updates, the PCM can make
its calculations more effectively.
The PCM uses the MAP sensor input to aid in cal-
culating the following:
²Manifold pressure
²Barometric pressure
²Engine load
²Injector pulse-width
²Spark-advance programs
²Shift-point strategies (certain automatic trans-
missions only)
²Idle speed
²Decel fuel shutoff
The MAP sensor signal is provided from a single
piezoresistive element located in the center of a dia-
phragm. The element and diaphragm are both made
of silicone. As manifold pressure changes, the dia-
phragm moves causing the element to deflect, which
stresses the silicone. When silicone is exposed to
stress, its resistance changes. As manifold vacuum
increases, the MAP sensor input voltage decreases
proportionally. The sensor also contains electronics
that condition the signal and provide temperature
compensation.
The PCM recognizes a decrease in manifold pres-
sure by monitoring a decrease in voltage from the
reading stored in the barometric pressure memory
cell. The MAP sensor is a linear sensor; meaning as
pressure changes, voltage changes proportionately.
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INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (Continued)

The range of voltage output from the sensor is usually
between 4.6 volts at sea level to as low as 0.3 volts at
26 in. of Hg. Barometric pressure is the pressure
exerted by the atmosphere upon an object. At sea level
on a standard day, no storm, barometric pressure is
approximately 29.92 in Hg. For every 100 feet of alti-
tude, barometric pressure drops 0.10 in. Hg. If a storm
goes through, it can change barometric pressure from
what should be present for that altitude. You should
know what the average pressure and corresponding
barometric pressure is for your area.
REMOVAL
2.4L
The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is
mounted into the rear of the intake manifold (Fig.
17). An o-ring is used to seal the sensor to the intake
manifold (Fig. 19).
(1) Disconnect electrical connector at sensor.
(2) Clean area around MAP sensor.
(3) Remove sensor mounting screw (TORX head).
(4) Remove MAP sensor from intake manifold.
(5) Check condition of sensor o-ring (Fig. 19).
3.7L
The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is
mounted into the front of the intake manifold (Fig.
18). An o-ring is used to seal the sensor to the intake
manifold (Fig. 19).(1) Disconnect electrical connector at sensor.
(2) Clean area around MAP sensor.
(3) Remove 2 sensor mounting screws.
(4) Remove MAP sensor from intake manifold.
(5) Check condition of sensor o-ring (Fig. 19).
Fig. 17 MAP SENSOR LOCATION-2.4L
1 - REAR OF INTAKE MANIFOLD
2 - MAP SENSOR
3 - ALIGNMENT PIN
4 - MOUNTING BOLT (TORX)
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
6 - MAIN ENGINE HARNESS CONNECTORS
Fig. 18 MAP SENSOR / ECT SENSOR - 3.7L
1 - MOUNTING SCREWS
2 - MAP SENSOR
3 - ECT SENSOR
Fig. 19 MAP SENSOR O-RING
1 - MAP SENSOR
2 - O-RING
KJFUEL INJECTION 14 - 39
MAP SENSOR (Continued)

INSTALLATION
2.4L
The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is
mounted into the rear of the intake manifold. An
o-ring is used to seal the sensor to the intake mani-
fold (Fig. 19).
(1) Clean MAP sensor mounting hole at intake
manifold.
(2) Check MAP sensor o-ring seal for cuts or tears.
(3) Position sensor into manifold.
(4) Install MAP sensor mounting screws. Tighten
screw to 3 N´m (25 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Connect electrical connector.
3.7L
The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is
mounted into the front of the intake manifold (Fig.
18). An o-ring is used to seal the sensor to the intake
manifold (Fig. 19).
(1) Clean MAP sensor mounting hole at intake
manifold.
(2) Check MAP sensor o-ring seal for cuts or tears.
(3) Position sensor into manifold.
(4) Install MAP sensor mounting bolts (screws).
Tighten screws to 3 N´m (25 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Connect electrical connector.
OXYGEN SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The Oxygen Sensors (O2S) are attached to, and
protrude into the vehicle exhaust system. Depending
on the engine or emission package, the vehicle may
use a total of either 2 or 4 sensors.
2.4L Engine:Two sensors are used: upstream
(referred to as 1/1) and downstream (referred to as
1/2). With this emission package, the upstream sen-
sor (1/1) is located just before the main catalytic con-
vertor. The downstream sensor (1/2) is located just
after the main catalytic convertor.
3.7L V-6 Engine:On this emissions package, 4
sensors are used: 2 upstream (referred to as 1/1 and
2/1) and 2 downstream (referred to as 1/2 and 2/2).
With this emission package, the right upstream sen-
sor (2/1) is located in the right exhaust downpipe just
before the mini-catalytic convertor. The left upstream
sensor (1/1) is located in the left exhaust downpipe
just before the mini-catalytic convertor. The right
downstream sensor (2/2) is located in the right
exhaust downpipe just after the mini-catalytic con-
vertor, and before the main catalytic convertor. The
left downstream sensor (1/2) is located in the left
exhaust downpipe just after the mini-catalytic con-
vertor, and before the main catalytic convertor.
OPERATION
An O2 sensor is a galvanic battery that provides
the PCM with a voltage signal (0-1 volt) inversely
proportional to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust.
In other words, if the oxygen content is low, the volt-
age output is high; if the oxygen content is high the
output voltage is low. The PCM uses this information
to adjust injector pulse-width to achieve the
14.7±to±1 air/fuel ratio necessary for proper engine
operation and to control emissions.
The O2 sensor must have a source of oxygen from
outside of the exhaust stream for comparison. Cur-
rent O2 sensors receive their fresh oxygen (outside
air) supply through the O2 sensor case housing.
Four wires (circuits) are used on each O2 sensor: a
12±volt feed circuit for the sensor heating element; a
ground circuit for the heater element; a low-noise
sensor return circuit to the PCM, and an input cir-
cuit from the sensor back to the PCM to detect sen-
sor operation.
Oxygen Sensor Heater Relay - 3.7L Engine:On
the 3.7L engine, 4 heated oxygen sensors are used. A
separate oxygen sensor relay is used to supply volt-
age to the sensors heating elements for only the 1/2
and 2/2 downstream sensors. Voltage for the other 2
sensor heating elements is supplied directly from the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) through a Pulse
Width Module (PWM) method.
Pulse Width Module (PWM):Voltage to the O2
sensor heating elements is supplied directly from the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) through two sepa-
rate Pulse Width Module (PWM) low side drivers.
PWM is used on both the upstream and downstream
O2 sensors on the 2.4L engine, and only on the 2
upstream sensors (1/1 and 2/1) on the 3.7L engine.
The main objective for a PWM driver is to avoid over-
heating of the O2 sensor heater element. With
exhaust temperatures increasing with time and
engine speed, it's not required to have a full-voltage
duty-cycle on the O2 heater elements.
To avoid the large simultaneous current surge
needed to operate all 4 sensors, power is delayed to
the 2 downstream heater elements by the PCM for
approximately 2 seconds.
Oxygen Sensor Heater Elements:
The O2 sensor uses a Positive Thermal Co-efficient
(PTC) heater element. As temperature increases,
resistance increases. At ambient temperatures
around 70ÉF, the resistance of the heating element is
approximately 4.5 ohms. As the sensor's temperature
increases, resistance in the heater element increases.
This allows the heater to maintain the optimum
operating temperature of approximately 930É-1100ÉF
(500É-600É C). Although the sensors operate the
same, there are physical differences, due to the envi-
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MAP SENSOR (Continued)

ronment that they operate in, that keep them from
being interchangeable.
Maintaining correct sensor temperature at all
times allows the system to enter into closed loop
operation sooner. Also, it allows the system to remain
in closed loop operation during periods of extended
idle.
In Closed Loop operation, the PCM monitors cer-
tain O2 sensor input(s) along with other inputs, and
adjusts the injector pulse width accordingly. During
Open Loop operation, the PCM ignores the O2 sensor
input. The PCM adjusts injector pulse width based
on preprogrammed (fixed) values and inputs from
other sensors.
Upstream Sensor - 2.4L Engine:The upstream
sensor (1/1) provides an input voltage to the PCM.
The input tells the PCM the oxygen content of the
exhaust gas. The PCM uses this information to fine
tune fuel delivery to maintain the correct oxygen con-
tent at the downstream oxygen sensor. The PCM will
change the air/fuel ratio until the upstream sensor
inputs a voltage that the PCM has determined will
make the downstream sensor output (oxygen content)
correct.
The upstream oxygen sensor also provides an input
to determine catalytic convertor efficiency.
Downstream Sensor - 2.4L Engine:The down-
stream oxygen sensor (1/2) is also used to determine
the correct air-fuel ratio. As the oxygen content
changes at the downstream sensor, the PCM calcu-
lates how much air-fuel ratio change is required. The
PCM then looks at the upstream oxygen sensor volt-
age and changes fuel delivery until the upstream
sensor voltage changes enough to correct the down-
stream sensor voltage (oxygen content).
The downstream oxygen sensor also provides an
input to determine catalytic convertor efficiency.
Upstream Sensors - 3.7L Engine:Two upstream
sensors are used (1/1 and 2/1). The 1/1 sensor is the
first sensor to receive exhaust gases from the #1 cyl-
inder. They provide an input voltage to the PCM. The
input tells the PCM the oxygen content of the
exhaust gas. The PCM uses this information to fine
tune fuel delivery to maintain the correct oxygen con-
tent at the downstream oxygen sensors. The PCM
will change the air/fuel ratio until the upstream sen-
sors input a voltage that the PCM has determined
will make the downstream sensors output (oxygen
content) correct.
The upstream oxygen sensors also provide an input
to determine mini-catalyst efficiency. Main catalytic
convertor efficiency is not calculated with this pack-
age.
Downstream Sensors - 3.7L Engine:Two down-
stream sensors are used (1/2 and 2/2). The down-
stream sensors are used to determine the correct air-fuel ratio. As the oxygen content changes at the
downstream sensor, the PCM calculates how much
air-fuel ratio change is required. The PCM then looks
at the upstream oxygen sensor voltage, and changes
fuel delivery until the upstream sensor voltage
changes enough to correct the downstream sensor
voltage (oxygen content).
The downstream oxygen sensors also provide an
input to determine mini-catalyst efficiency. Main cat-
alytic convertor efficiency is not calculated with this
package.
Engines equipped with either a downstream sen-
sor(s), or a post-catalytic sensor, will monitor cata-
lytic convertor efficiency. If efficiency is below
emission standards, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) will be illuminated and a Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) will be set. Refer to Monitored Systems
in Emission Control Systems for additional informa-
tion.
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Never apply any type of grease to the
oxygen sensor electrical connector, or attempt any
soldering of the sensor wiring harness.
Refer to (Fig. 20), (Fig. 21) or (Fig. 22) for O2S
(oxygen sensor) location.
Fig. 20 OXYGEN SENSORS - 2.4L
1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
2 - UPSTREAM SENSOR (1/1)
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
4 - DOWNSTREAM SENSOR (1/2)
KJFUEL INJECTION 14 - 41
OXYGEN SENSOR (Continued)

WARNING: THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXHAUST
PIPES AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECOME
VERY HOT DURING ENGINE OPERATION. ALLOW
ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING OXYGEN
SENSOR.
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Disconnect wire connector from O2S sensor.
CAUTION: When disconnecting sensor electrical
connector, do not pull directly on wire going into
sensor.
(3) Remove O2S sensor with an oxygen sensor
removal and installation tool.
(4) Clean threads in exhaust pipe using appropri-
ate tap.
INSTALLATION
Threads of new oxygen sensors are factory coated
with anti-seize compound to aid in removal.DO
NOT add any additional anti-seize compound to
threads of a new oxygen sensor.
(1) Install O2S sensor. Tighten to 30 N´m (22 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(2) Connect O2S sensor wire connector.
(3) Lower vehicle.
THROTTLE BODY
DESCRIPTION
The throttle body is located on the intake manifold.
Fuel does not enter the intake manifold through the
throttle body. Fuel is sprayed into the manifold by
the fuel injectors.
OPERATION
Filtered air from the air cleaner enters the intake
manifold through the throttle body. The throttle body
contains an air control passage controlled by an Idle
Air Control (IAC) motor. The air control passage is
used to supply air for idle conditions. A throttle valve
(plate) is used to supply air for above idle conditions.
Certain sensors are attached to the throttle body.
The accelerator pedal cable, speed control cable and
transmission control cable (when equipped) are con-
nected to the throttle body linkage arm.
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the PCM.
REMOVAL
2.4L
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
(1) Remove air cleaner tube at throttle body.
(2) Disconnect throttle body electrical connectors
at IAC motor and TPS.
(3) Remove all control cables from throttle body
(lever) arm. Refer to the Accelerator Pedal and Throt-
tle Cable section for removal/installation procedures.
(4) Disconnect necessary vacuum lines at throttle
body.
(5) Remove 3 throttle body mounting bolts (Fig.
23).
(6) Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
(7) Check condition of old throttle body-to-intake
manifold o-ring.
3.7L
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
(1) Remove air cleaner tube at throttle body.
(2) Disconnect throttle body electrical connectors
at IAC motor and TPS.
Fig. 23 THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING BOLTS - 2.4L
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - IGNITION COIL
3 - MOUNTING BOLTS (3)
KJFUEL INJECTION 14 - 43
OXYGEN SENSOR (Continued)

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
REMOVAL
2.4L
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink the
cable core wire (within the cable sheathing) while
servicing accelerator pedal or throttle cable.
(1) From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throttle cable
core wire from upper end of pedal arm (Fig. 26).
Plastic cable retainer snaps into top of pedal arm.
(2) Remove cable core wire at pedal arm.
(3) From inside vehicle, remove metal clip holding
cable to dashpanel (Fig. 26).
(4) Remove air box at throttle body.
(5) Unsnap cable from dashpanel routing clip.
(6) Remove cable housing from dash panel and
pull into engine compartment.
(7) Hold throttle in wide open position. While held
in this position, slide throttle cable pin (Fig. 27) from
throttle body bellcrank.(8) Using a pick or small screwdriver, press release
tab (Fig. 27) to release plastic cable mount from
bracket.Press on tab only enough to release
cable from bracket. If tab is pressed too much,
it will be broken.To remove throttle cable from
throttle body bracket, slide cable towards front of
vehicle.
(9) Remove throttle cable from vehicle.
3.7L
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink the
cable core wire (within the cable sheathing) while
servicing accelerator pedal or throttle cable.
(1) From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throttle cable
core wire from upper end of pedal arm (Fig. 28).
Plastic cable retainer snaps into top of pedal arm.
(2) Remove cable core wire at pedal arm.
(3) From inside vehicle, remove metal clip holding
cable to dashpanel (Fig. 28).
(4) Remove air box at throttle body.
(5) Unsnap cable from dashpanel routing clip.
(6) Remove cable housing from dash panel and
pull into engine compartment.
(7) Hold throttle in wide open position. While held
in this position, slide throttle cable pin (Fig. 29) from
throttle body bellcrank.
Fig. 26 ACCELERATOR PEDAL/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
1 - METAL THROTTLE CABLE CLIP
2 - THROTTLE CABLE
3 - PLASTIC CABLE RETAINER
4 - PEDAL/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
5 - PEDAL MOUNTING NUTS (2)
6 - PEDAL MOUNTING STUDS (2)
Fig. 27 THROTTLE CABLE, PIN, RELEASE TAB-2.4L
1 - MOUNTING BRACKET
2 - SPEED CONTROL CABLE
3 - THROTTLE CABLE
4 - RELEASE TAB
5 - CABLE PINS
6 - BELLCRANK
KJFUEL INJECTION 14 - 45

(8) Using a pick or small screwdriver, press release
tab (Fig. 30) to release plastic cable mount from
bracket.Press on tab only enough to release
cable from bracket. If tab is pressed too much,
it will be broken.Slide plastic mount (Fig. 30)
towards right side of vehicle to remove throttle cable
from throttle body bracket.
(9) Remove throttle cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide accelerator cable plastic mount into throt-
tle body mounting bracket. Continue sliding until
release tab (Fig. 30) is aligned to hole in mounting
bracket.
(2) Hold throttle in wide open position. While held
in this position, slide throttle cable pin (Fig. 29) into
throttle body bellcrank.
(3) Push cable housing into rubber grommet and
through opening in dash panel.
(4) From inside vehicle, install metal clip holding
cable to dashpanel (Fig. 28).
(5) From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core
wire into opening (slot) in top of pedal arm.
(6) Push plastic cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm
opening until it snaps in place.
(7) Install air box to throttle body.
(8) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
Fig. 28 ACCELERATOR PEDAL/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
1 - METAL THROTTLE CABLE CLIP
2 - THROTTLE CABLE
3 - PLASTIC CABLE RETAINER
4 - PEDAL/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
5 - PEDAL MOUNTING NUTS (2)
6 - PEDAL MOUNTING STUDS (2)
Fig. 29 THROTTLE CABLE PIN-3.7L
1 - THROTTLE CABLE PIN
2 - THROTTLE BODY BELLCRANK
3 - PUSH UP HERE
Fig. 30 THROTTLE CABLE RELEASE TAB-3.7L
1 - THROTTLE CABLE
2 - RELEASE TAB
3 - PICK OR SCREWDRIVER
4 - PLASTIC CABLE MOUNT
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THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (Continued)