Jeep Liberty KJ. Manual — part 1283

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Make sure the proper orientation of the
check strap is maintained using the part number
(3) printed on the side. The part number should
face inboard toward the interior of the vehicle.

1. Install the check strap (2) through the speaker hole

(4).

2. Install the nuts (1) and tighten to 12 N·m (9 ft. lbs.).

3. Connect the strap to the A-pillar and tighten the

bolts to 12 N·m (9 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the waterdam. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR -

FRONT/WATERDAM - INSTALLATION)

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DOOR

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the door wire harness electrical con-

nector at the A-pillar.

3. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.

4. Remove the bolts attaching the check strap to the

A-pillar.

NOTE: The epoxy washers should not be removed
from the hinge. If the washers are removed the
door may have to be re-adjusted.

5. Remove the nuts attaching the door hinges to the

door.

6. Carefully remove the door from the body.

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7. If necessary, remove the front door hinges from the

door (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/HINGE
- REMOVAL).

INSTALLATION

1. If removed, install the front door hinges (3) onto the

door (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/HINGE
- INSTALLATION).

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2. Carefully position the door to the body and support

the door with a suitable lifting device.

3. Loosely install the four bolts (2) that secure the

front door hinges to the A-pillar.

4. Align the door to the body using the reference

marks made during the removal procedure.

5. Tighten the hinge to body bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft.

lbs.) using the sequence shown.

6. Connect the front door wire harness to the body

wire harness.

7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

8. If necessary, adjust the front door (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOOR-FRONT - ADJUSTMENTS).

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