2002 JEEP LIBERTY Audio system

GROUP TAB LOCATOR
Introduction
0Lubrication & Maintenance
2Suspension
2SSuspension
3Differential & Driveline
5Brakes
5SBrakes
6Clutch
7Cooling
7SCooling
8AAudio
8BChime/Buzzer
8EElectronic Control Modules
8FEngine Systems
8GHeated Systems
8HHorn
8IIgnition Control
8JInstrument Cluster
8LLamps
8LSLamps
8MMessage Systems
8NPower Systems
8ORestraints
8PSpeed Control
8QVehicle Theft Security
8RWipers/Washers
8WWiring
9Engine
9SEngine
11Exhaust System
11SExhaust System
13Frame & Bumpers
14Fuel System
19Steering
21Transmission and Transfer Case
22Tires/Wheels
23Body
24Heating & Air Conditioning
25Emissions Control
Component and System Index
2.4L Gas Component and System Index
Service Manual Comment Forms
NOTE: For New Vehicle Preparation information, see the separate
publication, 81-170-00003.
NOTE: Group names with the suffix(S(indicate groups pertaining to the
the 2.4L Gas Supplement

AUDIO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
AUDIO
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUDIO..........2
AMPLIFIER CHOKE AND RELAY
DESCRIPTION..........................3
OPERATION............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMPLIFIER
CHOKE AND RELAY....................4
REMOVAL.............................4
INSTALLATION..........................4
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE
DESCRIPTION..........................4
OPERATION............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ANTENNA BODY
AND CABLE..........................5
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
CD CHANGER
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................7
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................7
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE
REMOVAL.............................7INSTALLATION..........................8
RADIO
DESCRIPTION..........................8
OPERATION............................8
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION..........................9
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION GROUND STRAP
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION...........................10
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................11
REMOTE SWITCHES
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REMOTE
SWITCHES..........................12
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
SPEAKER
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................14
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................15
AUDIO
DESCRIPTION
An audio system is standard factory-installed
equipment on this model. Several combinations of
radio receivers and speaker systems are offered on
this model. The audio system uses an ignition
switched source of battery current so that the system
will only operate when the ignition switch is in the
RUN or ACCESSORY positions.
The audio system includes the following compo-
nents:
²Amplifier choke and relay
²Antenna
²Compact disc changer (if equipped)
²Power amplifier mounted to each front door
speaker (with premium speaker system only)
²Radio noise suppression components
²Radio receiver
²Remote radio switches (if equipped)
²SpeakersCertain functions and features of the audio system
rely upon resources shared with other electronic
modules in the vehicle over the Programmable Com-
munication Interface (PCI) bus network. The data
bus network allows the sharing of sensor informa-
tion. For diagnosis of these electronic modules or of
the data bus network, the use of a DRB scan tool and
the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are recom-
mended.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information for
complete standard and premium audio system circuit
diagrams. The wiring information includes proper
wire and connector repair procedures, further details
on wire harness routing and retention, as well as
pin-out and location views for the various wire har-
ness connectors, splices, and grounds.
OPERATION
The audio system components are designed to pro-
vide audio entertainment and information through
the reception, tuning and amplification of locally
broadcast radio signals in both the Amplitude Modu-
KJAUDIO 8A - 1

lating (AM) and Frequency Modulating (FM) com-
mercial frequency ranges.
The audio system components operate on battery
current received through a fuse in the Junction Block
(JB) on a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) cir-
cuit so that the system will only operate when the
ignition switch is in the Run or Accessory positions.
On vehicles that are equipped with the optional
remote radio switches, the Body Control Module
(BCM) receives hard wired resistor multiplexed
inputs from the remote radio switches. The program-
ming in the BCM allows it to process those inputs
and send the proper messages to the radio receiver
over the Programmable Communication Interface
(PCI) bus network to control the radio volume up or
down, station seek up or down, preset station
advance, and mode advance functions.
Refer to the owner's manual for more information
on the features, use and operation of each of the
available audio systems.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUDIO
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB diagnostic tool.For information on the use of the DRB, refer to
the appropriate Diagnostic Service Manual.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out
information and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, 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.
AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TABLE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NO AUDIO 1. Fuse faulty. 1. Check radio fuse and Ignition-Off Draw (IOD)
fuse in Junction Block (JB). Replace fuses, if
required.
2. Radio connector faulty. 2. Check for loose or corroded radio connector.
Repair, if required.
3. Wiring faulty. 3. Check for shorted or open wires. Repair wiring,
if required.
4. Radio ground faulty. 4. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
a known good ground. There should be
continuity. Repair ground, if required.
5. Radio faulty. 5. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
6. Speakers faulty. 6. Replace speaker as necessary.
NO RADIO DISPLAY 1. Fuse faulty. 1. Check radio fuse and Ignition-Off Draw (IOD)
fuse in Junction Block (JB). Replace fuses, if
required.
2. Radio connector faulty. 2. Check for loose or corroded radio connector.
Repair, if required.
3. Wiring faulty. 3. Check for battery voltage at radio connector.
Repair wiring, if required.
4. Radio ground faulty. 4. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
a known good ground. There should be
continuity. Repair ground, if required.
8A - 2 AUDIOKJ
AUDIO (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMPLIFIER
CHOKE AND RELAY
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB diagnostic tool.
For information on the use of the DRB, refer to
the appropriate Diagnostic Service Manual.
The amplifier choke and relay is used to switch
power to the individual speaker amplifiers used with
the premium speaker package. The amplifier choke
and relay is serviced only as a unit. If all of the
speakers are inoperative the amplifier choke and
relay should be inspected. Before replacement, make
the following inspections of the amplifier choke and
relay circuits. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring infor-
mation includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and
connector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
(1)
Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block. If
OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK,
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the battery as
required.
(3) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the amplifier choke and relay. Check
for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of
the instrument panel wire harness connector for the
amplifier choke and relay. If OK, go to Step 4. If not
OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the junction
block fuse as required.
(4) Probe the ground circuit cavity of the instru-
ment panel wire harness connector for the amplifier
choke and relay. Check for continuity to a good
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
5. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground
as required.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position
and turn the radio ON. Check for battery voltage at
the radio 12-volt output circuit cavity of the instru-
ment panel wire harness connector for the amplifier
choke and relay. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK,
repair the open radio 12-volt output circuit to the
radio as required.
(6) Turn the radio and ignition switches to the
OFF position. Reconnect the instrument panel wire
harness connector to the amplifier choke and relay.
Check for battery voltage at the amplified speaker
(+) circuit cavity of the instrument panel wire har-
ness connector for the amplifier choke and relay.
There should be zero volts. Turn the ignition and
radio switches to the ON position. There should now
be battery voltage. If OK, repair the open amplified
speaker (+) circuits to the speaker-mounted amplifi-ers as required. If not OK, replace the faulty ampli-
fier choke and relay.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove knee blocker cover and knee blocker.
(3) Disconnect the electrical harness connector
from the amplifier choke and relay (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove mounting screws and amplifier choke
and relay.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the amplifier choke and relay.
(2) Install the mounting screws.
(3) Connect the electrical harness connector.
(4) Install knee blocker cover and knee blocker.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE
DESCRIPTION
The antenna body and cable is secured below the
fender panel by the antenna cap nut through a
mounting hole in the side of the right front fender.
The primary coaxial antenna cable is then routed
beneath the fender sheet metal and through a entry
hole in the right cowl side panel into the interior of
the vehicle. Inside the vehicle, the primary coaxial
cable is connected to a secondary instrument panel
antenna coaxial cable with an in-line connector that
is located behind the right kick panel. The secondary
coaxial cable is then routed behind the instrument
panel to the back of the radio.
Fig. 1 RADIO CHOKE
1 - RADIO CHOKE
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS
8A - 4 AUDIOKJ
AMPLIFIER CHOKE AND RELAY (Continued)

OPERATION
The antenna body and cable connects the antenna
mast to the radio. The radio antenna is an electro-
magnetic circuit component used to capture radio fre-
quency signals that are broadcast by local
commercial radio stations in both the Amplitude
Modulating (AM) and Frequency Modulating (FM)
frequency ranges. These electromagnetic radio fre-
quency signals induce small electrical modulations
into the antenna as they move past the mast. The
antenna body transfers the weak electromagnetic
radio waves induced into the rigid antenna mast into
the center conductor of the flexible primary antenna
coaxial cable. The braided outer shield of the
antenna coaxial cable is grounded through both the
antenna body and the radio chassis, effectively
shielding the radio waves as they are conducted to
the radio. The radio then tunes and amplifies the
weak radio signals into stronger electrical signals in
order to operate the audio system speakers.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ANTENNA BODY
AND CABLE
The following four tests are used to diagnose the
antenna with an ohmmeter:
²Test 1- Mast to ground test
²Test 2- Tip-of-mast to tip-of-conductor test
²Test 3- Body ground to battery ground test
²Test 4- Body ground to antenna coaxial cable
shield test.
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, 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.
The ohmmeter test lead connections for each test
are shown in the illustration (Fig. 2).
NOTE: This model has a two-piece antenna coaxial
cable. Tests 2 and 4 must be conducted in two
steps to isolate an antenna cable problem. First,
test the primary antenna cable (integral to the
antenna body and cable) from the coaxial cable
connector behind the right side kick panel to the
antenna body. Then, test the secondary antennacable (instrument panel antenna cable) from the
coaxial cable connector behind the right side kick
panel to the coaxial cable connector at the radio.
TEST 1
Test 1 determines if the antenna mast is insulated
from ground. Proceed as follows:
(1) Disconnect and isolate the antenna coaxial
cable connector behind the right side kick panel.
(2) Touch one ohmmeter test lead to the tip of the
antenna mast. Touch the other test lead to known
ground. Check the ohmmeter reading for continuity.
(3) There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Test
2. If not OK, replace the faulty antenna body and
cable.
TEST 2
Test 2 checks the antenna conductor components
for an open circuit. This test should be performed
first on the entire antenna circuit, from the antenna
mast to the center conductor of the coaxial cable con-
nector at the radio. If an open circuit is detected,
each of the three antenna conductor components
(antenna mast, antenna body and cable, instrument
panel antenna cable) should be isolated and tested
individually to locate the exact component that is the
source of the open circuit. To begin this test, proceed
as follows:
(1) Disconnect the instrument panel antenna cable
coaxial connector from the back of the radio.
(2) Touch one ohmmeter test lead to the tip of the
antenna mast. Touch the other test lead to the center
conductor pin of the instrument panel antenna cable
coaxial connector for the radio. Check the ohmmeter
reading for continuity.
Fig. 2 Antenna Tests - Typical
KJAUDIO 8A - 5
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE (Continued)

(8) Install antenna mast.
(9) Tighten fender mounting bolts near door hinge
area.
(10) Install and tighten the upper fender mounting
bolts (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT
FENDER - INSTALLATION).
(11) Connect the battery negative cable.
CD CHANGER
DESCRIPTION
A factory-installed Compact Disc (CD) changer fea-
turing a six-CD magazine is an available option on
this model. The CD changer is mounted in the cargo
area of the passenger compartment on the right rear
quarter panel.
The controls on the radio receiver operate the CD
changer through messages sent over the Programma-
ble Communications Interface (PCI) data bus net-
work. For diagnosis of the messaging functions of the
radio receiver and the CD changer, or of the PCI data
bus, a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Pro-
cedures manual are required.
The CD changer can only be serviced by an autho-
rized radio repair station. See the latest Warranty
Policies and Procedures manual for a current listing
of authorized radio repair stations. Refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
OPERATION
The CD changer will only operate when the igni-
tion switch is in the On or Accessory positions, and
the radio is turned on. The six-CD magazine may be
ejected with the ignition in the Off position. For more
information on the features, loading procedures and
radio control functions for the operation of the CD
changer, refer to the owner's manual.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the right rear quarter trim panel.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM
PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect the electrical wire harness connec-
tor (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the mounting nuts.
(5) Remove the CD Changer from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the CD Changer to the vehicle.
(2) Install the mounting nuts. Tighten to 11.8 N´m
(104 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect the wire harness connector.
(4) Install the right rear quarter trim panel (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
ANTENNA CABLE
REMOVAL
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, 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.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
Fig. 4 CD CHANGER
1 - CD CHANGER
2 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - MOUNTING NUT
KJAUDIO 8A - 7
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE (Continued)

(2) Remove the instrument panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect the antenna cable from radio by
pulling the locking antenna connector away from
radio (Fig. 5).
(4) Disengage each of the retainers that secure the
cable to the instrument panel (Fig. 6).
(5) Remove the cable from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, 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.
(1) Position the instrument panel antenna cable
onto the instrument panel.
(2) Engage each of the retainers that secure the
cable to the back side of the instrument panel.
(3) Connect cable to radio.
(4) Install instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
RADIO
DESCRIPTION
Available factory-installed radio receivers for this
model include an AM/FM/cassette with CD changer
control feature (RBB sales code), an AM/FM/cassette/
CD/graphic equalizer with CD changer control fea-
ture (RBP sales code), or an AM/FM/CD/ with CD
changer control feature (RBK sales code). All factory-
installed radio receivers can communicate on the
Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus network. All factory-installed receivers are stereo
Electronically Tuned Radios (ETR) and include an
electronic digital clock function.
These radio receivers can only be serviced by an
authorized radio repair station. See the latest War-
ranty Policies and Procedures manual for a current
listing of authorized radio repair stations.
OPERATION
The radio receiver operates on ignition switched
battery current that is available only when the igni-
tion switch is in the On or Accessory positions. The
electronic digital clock function of the radio operates
on fused battery current supplied through the IOD
fuse, regardless of the ignition switch position.
For more information on the features, setting pro-
cedures, and control functions for each of the avail-
able factory-installed radio receivers, refer to the
owner's manual. For complete circuit diagrams, refer
to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring
information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire
and connector repair procedures, details of wire har-
Fig. 5 ANTENNA TO RADIO
1 - RADIO
2 - LOCKING ANTENNA CONNECTOR
3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE
Fig. 6 INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE
2 - ANTENNA BODY AND CABLE
8A - 8 AUDIOKJ
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE (Continued)

ness routing and retention, connector pin-out infor-
mation and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the instrument panel center trim
panel.
(3) Remove the radio mounting screws (Fig. 7).
(4) Disconnect the antenna cable by pulling the
locking antenna connector away from the radio (Fig.
8).
(5) Disconnect the electrical harness connector(s).
(6) Remove radio from instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the wire harness connector(s).
(2) Connect the antenna cable.
(3) Install the radio to the instrument panel.
(4) Install the radio mounting screws.
(5) Install the instrument panel center trim panel.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION
GROUND STRAP
DESCRIPTION
Radio noise suppression devices are factory-in-
stalled standard equipment on this vehicle. Radio
Frequency Interference (RFI) and ElectroMagnetic
Interference (EMI) can be produced by any on-board
or external source of electromagnetic energy. These
electromagnetic energy sources can radiate electro-
magnetic signals through the air, or conduct them
through the vehicle electrical system.
When the audio system converts RFI or EMI to an
audible acoustic wave form, it is referred to as radio
noise. This undesirable radio noise is generally man-
ifested in the form of ªbuzzing,º ªhissing,º ªpopping,º
ªclicking,º ªcrackling,º and/or ªwhirringº sounds. In
most cases, RFI and EMI radio noise can be sup-
pressed using a combination of vehicle and compo-
nent grounding, filtering and shielding techniques.
This vehicle is equipped with factory-installed radio
noise suppression devices that were designed to min-
imize exposure to typical sources of RFI and EMI;
thereby, minimizing radio noise complaints.
Factory-installed radio noise suppression is accom-
plished primarily through circuitry or devices that
are integral to the factory-installed radios, audio
power amplifiers and other on-board electrical com-
ponents such as generators, wiper motors, blower
motors, and fuel pumps that have been found to be
potential sources of RFI or EMI. External radio noise
suppression devices that are used on this vehicle to
control RFI or EMI, and can be serviced, include the
following:
²Engine-to-body ground strap- This length of
braided ground strap has an eyelet terminal connec-
tor crimped to each end. One end is secured to the
engine cylinder head(s). The other is secured to the
plenum.
²Resistor-type spark plugs- This type of spark
plug has an internal resistor connected in series
between the spark plug terminal and the center elec-
trode to help reduce the production of electromag-
netic radiation that can result in radio noise.
Fig. 7 RADIO
Fig. 8 ANTENNA TO RADIO
1 - RADIO
2 - LOCKING ANTENNA CONNECTOR
3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE
KJAUDIO 8A - 9
RADIO (Continued)