alignment JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Repair Manual

(4) Pull the inboard side of the headlamp unit
away from the grille opening reinforcement far
enough to disengage the locator tab on the outboard
side of the unit (Fig. 41) or (Fig. 42) from the engage-
ment slot in the outboard edge of the reinforcement.(5) Pull the headlamp unit away from the grille
opening reinforcement far enough to disconnect the
wire harness connectors from the headlamp bulb
socket (North America), the headlamp bulb base
(Rest-Of-World), the front position lamp socket (if
equipped), and the headlamp leveling motor (if
equipped).
(6) Remove the headlamp unit from the grille
opening reinforcement.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the headlamp unit to the grille open-
ing reinforcement.
(2) Reconnect the wire harness connectors to the
headlamp bulb socket (North America), the headlamp
bulb base (Rest-Of-World), the front position lamp
socket (if equipped), and the headlamp leveling motor
(if equipped) (Fig. 41) or (Fig. 42).
(3) Engage the locator tab on the outboard side of
the headlamp unit into the engagement slot in the
outboard edge of the grille opening reinforcement.
(4) Align the two mounting tabs on the inboard
side of the headlamp unit housing to the mounting
holes in the grille opening reinforcement (Fig. 40).
(5) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the mounting tabs on the inboard side of the head-
lamp unit housing to the grille opening reinforce-
ment. Tighten the screws to 3 N´m (30 in. lbs.).
(6) Reinstall the grille panel onto the grille open-
ing reinforcement. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(8) Confirm proper headlamp unit alignment.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP UNIT - ADJUSTMENTS).
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - HEADLAMP UNIT
VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer (multi-function)
switch and high beam indicator operation.
(2) If the vehicle is equipped with headlamp level-
ing, be certain that the headlamp leveling switch is
in the ª0º position.
(3) Repair or replace any faulty or damaged com-
ponents that could hinder proper lamp alignment.
(4) Verify proper tire inflation.
(5) Clean headlamp lenses.
(6) Verify that cargo area is not heavily loaded.
(7) The fuel tank should be Full. Add 2.94 kilo-
grams (6.5 pounds) of weight over the fuel tank for
each estimated gallon of missing fuel.
Fig. 41 Headlamp Unit - North America
1 - MOUNTING TAB (2)
2 - ADJUSTING SCREW
3 - LOCK RING
4 - HOUSING
5 - LOCATOR TAB
6 - SOCKET & BULB
Fig. 42 Headlamp Unit - Rest-Of-World
1 - LEVELING MOTOR (IF EQUIPPED)
2 - BOOT SEAL
3 - ADJUSTING SCREW
4 - LOCATOR TAB
5 - HOUSING
6 - FRONT POSITION LAMP SOCKET & BULB
7 - HEADLAMP BULB
8 - MOUNTING TAB (2)
8Ls - 42 LAMPSKJ
HEADLAMP UNIT (Continued)

HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
Prepare an alignment screen as illustrated.
(1) Position the vehicle on a level surface perpen-
dicular to a flat wall 7.62 meters (25 feet) away from
the front of the headlamp lens for North American
vehicles, or 10.0 meters (32.81 feet) away from the
front of the headlamp lens for Rest-Of-World vehicles
(Fig. 43). If necessary, tape a line on the floor at the
appropriate distance away from and parallel to the
wall.
(2) Measure up on the wall 1.27 meters (5 feet)
from the floor and tape a vertical line on the align-
ment screen at the centerline of the vehicle. Sight
along the centerline of the vehicle (from the rear of
the vehicle forward) to verify the accuracy of the cen-
terline placement.
(3) Rock the vehicle from side-to-side three times
to allow the suspension to stabilize, then jounce the
front suspension three times by pushing downward
on the front bumper and releasing. Measure the dis-
tance from the center of the headlamp lens to the
floor. Transfer this measurement to the alignment
screen and tape a horizontal line on the wall at this
mark. This line will be used for up-and-down adjust-
ment reference.(4) Measure the distance from the centerline of the
vehicle to the center of each headlamp being aligned.
Transfer these measurements to the alignment
screen and tape a vertical line this distance to each
side of the vehicle centerline. These lines will be used
for left/right reference.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
A properly aligned headlamp will project a pattern
on the alignment screen from just below horizontal to
75 millimeters (3 inches) below the headlamp center-
line for vehicles in North America, or from just below
horizontal to 125 millimeters (5 inches) below the
headlamp horizontal centerline for vehicles in Rest-
Of-World.
(1) Vehicles for all markets except Japan should
have the headlamp low beams selected with the dim-
mer (multi-function) switch during the adjustment
procedure. Vehicles for the Japanese market should
have the headlamp high beams selected.
(2) Cover the lens of the headlamp that is not
being adjusted.
(3) Turn the adjusting screw (Fig. 44) until the top
edge of the beam intensity pattern is positioned from
just below horizontal to 75 millimeters (3 inches)
Fig. 43 Headlamp Alignment Screen - Typical
1 - CENTER OF VEHICLE TO CENTER OF HEADLAMP LENS
2 - FLOOR TO CENTER OF HEADLAMP LENS
3 - 7.62 METERS (25 FEET) NORTH AMERICA/10.0 METERS
(32.81 FEET) REST-OF-WORLD4 - FRONT OF HEADLAMP
5 - VEHICLE CENTERLINE
KJLAMPS8Ls-43
HEADLAMP UNIT (Continued)

(4) If the multi-function switch fails any of the
continuity or resistance tests, replace the faulty
switch unit as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt
steering column, move the tilt steering column to the
fully lowered position and leave the tilt release lever
in the released (down) position.
(3) From below the steering column, remove the
two screws that secure the lower shroud to the upper
shroud (Fig. 52).
(4) Using hand pressure, push gently inward on
both sides of the upper shroud near the parting line
between the upper and lower shrouds to release the
snap features that secure the two halves to each
other.
(5) Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from
the steering column.
(6) Disconnect the two instrument panel wire har-
ness connectors for the multi-function switch from
the two connector receptacles on the back of the
switch housing.
(7) Remove the multi-function switch from the
steering column lock housing by carefully rocking the
switch and pulling the switch housing upward far
enough to disengage its alignment posts and locator
tabs from the lock housing.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: Before attempting to install the multi-
function switch, be certain that the left control stalk
is in the neutral turn signal position and the turn
signal cancel actuator is in the retracted (neutral)
position.
(1) Position the multi-function switch to the steer-
ing column.
(2) Reconnect the two instrument panel wire har-
ness connectors for the multi-function switch to the
two connector receptacles on the back of the switch
housing (Fig. 52).
Fig. 52 Multi-Function Switch Remove/Install
1 - UPPER SHROUD
2 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
3 - CLOCKSPRING
4 - LOWER SHROUD
5 - SCREW (2)
6 - STEERING COLUMN
7 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR (2)
KJLAMPS8Ls-53
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (Continued)

(3) Position the multi-function switch onto the
steering column lock housing. Be certain that the
switch alignment posts and locator tabs are fully
seated on the lock housing.
(4) Position the upper and lower shrouds onto the
steering column.
(5) Align the snap features on the lower shroud
with the receptacles on the upper shroud and apply
hand pressure to snap them together.
(6) From below the steering column, install and
tighten the two screws that secure the lower shroud
to the upper shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (20
in. lbs.).
(7) If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt
steering column, move the tilt steering column back
to the fully raised position and move the tilt release
lever into the locked (up) position.
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
PARK LAMP RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The park lamp relay is located in the Junction
Block (JB) below the driver side outboard end of the
instrument panel in the passenger compartment of
the vehicle. The park lamp relay is a conventional
International Standards Organization (ISO) micro
relay (Fig. 53). Relays conforming to the ISO specifi-
cations have common physical dimensions, current
capacities, terminal patterns, and terminal functions.
The relay is contained within a small, rectangular,
molded plastic housing and is connected to all of therequired inputs and outputs by five integral male
spade-type terminals that extend from the bottom of
the relay base.
The park lamp relay cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the unit must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The park lamp relay is an electromechanical
switch that uses a low current input from the Body
Control Module (BCM) to control a high current out-
put to the park lamps. The movable common feed
contact point is held against the fixed normally
closed contact point by spring pressure. When the
relay coil is energized, an electromagnetic field is
produced by the coil windings. This electromagnetic
field draws the movable relay contact point away
from the fixed normally closed contact point, and
holds it against the fixed normally open contact
point. When the relay coil is de-energized, spring
pressure returns the movable contact point back
against the fixed normally closed contact point. A
resistor is connected in parallel with the relay coil in
the relay, and helps to dissipate voltage spikes and
electromagnetic interference that can be generated as
the electromagnetic field of the relay coil collapses.
The park lamp relay terminals are connected to
the vehicle electrical system through a connector
receptacle in the Junction Block (JB). The inputs and
outputs of the park lamp relay include:
²Common Feed Terminal- The common feed
terminal (30) is connected to the park lamps through
the park lamp relay output circuit and provides
ground to the park lamps when the relay is de-ener-
gized, and battery current to the park lamps when-
ever the relay is energized.
²Coil Ground Terminal-
The coil ground termi-
nal (85) is connected to a control output of the Body
Control Module (BCM) through a park lamp relay con-
trol circuit. The BCM controls park lamp operation by
controlling a ground path through this circuit.
²Coil Battery Terminal- The coil battery ter-
minal (86) receives battery current at all times from
a fuse in the PDC through a fused B(+) circuit.
²Normally Open Terminal- The normally open
terminal (87) receives battery current at all times
from a fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
through a fused B(+) circuit.
²Normally Closed Terminal- The normally
closed terminal (87A) is connected to ground at all
times through a ground circuit that receives ground
through a splice block located in the instrument
panel wire harness with an eyelet terminal connector
that is secured by a nut to a ground stud on the
driver side instrument panel end bracket near the
Junction Block (JB).
Fig. 53 ISO Micro Relay
30 - COMMON FEED
85 - COIL GROUND
86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
8Ls - 54 LAMPSKJ
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (Continued)

SWITCH
POSITIONCONTINUITY BETWEEN PINS
DRIVER SEAT PASSENGER
SEAT
OFF PIN1to3 PIN1to3
PIN1to6 PIN1to6
PIN1to7 PIN1to7
PIN1to8 PIN1to8
PIN1to9 PIN1to9
PIN1to10 PIN1to10
FRONT RISER
UPPIN1to8 PIN1to8
PIN5to9 PIN5to9
FRONT RISER
DOWNPIN1to9 PIN1to9
PIN5to8 PIN5to8
CENTER
SWITCH
FORWARDPIN1to6 PIN1to6
PIN5to3 PIN5to3
CENTER
SWITCH
REARWARDPIN1to3 PIN1to3
PIN5to6 PIN5to6
REAR RISER
UPPIN1to7 PIN1to7
PIN5to10 PIN5to10
REAR RISER
DOWNPIN1to10 PIN1to10
PIN5to7 PIN5to7
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Using a push pin remover or another suitable
wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the power seat
switch knob off of the switch control levers (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove the two forward-most screws that
secure the outboard seat cushion side shield to the
seat cushion frame.
(4) Remove the recliner handle retaining screw
and remove the recliner handle.
(5) Pull the outboard seat cushion side shield away
from the seat cushion frame far enough to access the
power seat switch wire harness tiestrap and connec-
tor. Cut the tiestrap, if equipped.
(6) Disconnect the power seat wire harness connec-
tor from the power seat switch connector receptacle.
Depress the connector retaining tab and pull straight
apart.(7) Using a very short phillips-headed screwdriver,
remove the two screws that secure the power seat
switch to the inside of the outboard seat cushion side
shield.
(8) Remove the power seat switch from the out-
board seat cushion side shield.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect the power seat wire harness connec-
tor to the power seat switch connector receptacle.
(2) Position the power seat switch onto the out-
board seat cushion side shield. Make certain the
alignment dowel is inserted into the corresponding
hole in the power seat switch.
(3) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the power seat switch to the inside of the outboard
seat cushion side shield. Tighten the screws to 1.5
N´m (14 in. lbs.).
(4) Position the outboard seat cushion side shield
onto the seat cushion frame
(5) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the outboard seat cushion side shield to the seat
cushion frame. Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m (14 in.
lbs.).
(6) Install the recliner handle and retaining screw.
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m (14 in. lbs.).
(7) Position the power seat switch knob onto the
switch control levers and push firmly and evenly
until it snaps into place.
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 7 REMOVING SWITCH CONTROL KNOB -
TYPICAL
8N - 18 POWER SEATSKJ
LEFT POWER SEAT SWITCH (Continued)

SWITCH
POSITIONCONTINUITY BETWEEN PINS
DRIVER SEAT PASSENGER
SEAT
OFF PIN1to3 PIN1to3
PIN1to6 PIN1to6
PIN1to7 PIN1to7
PIN1to8 PIN1to8
PIN1to9 PIN1to9
PIN1to10 PIN1to10
FRONT RISER
UPPIN1to8 PIN1to8
PIN5to9 PIN5to9
FRONT RISER
DOWNPIN1to9 PIN1to9
PIN5to8 PIN5to8
CENTER
SWITCH
FORWARDPIN1to6 PIN1to6
PIN5to3 PIN5to3
CENTER
SWITCH
REARWARDPIN1to3 PIN1to3
PIN5to6 PIN5to6
REAR RISER
UPPIN1to7 PIN1to7
PIN5to10 PIN5to10
REAR RISER
DOWNPIN1to10 PIN1to10
PIN5to7 PIN5to7
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Using a push pin remover or another suitable
wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the power seat
switch knob off of the switch control levers (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove the two forward-most screws that
secure the outboard seat cushion side shield to the
seat cushion frame.
(4) Remove the recliner handle retaining screw
and remove the recliner handle.
(5) Pull the outboard seat cushion side shield away
from the seat cushion frame far enough to access the
power seat switch wire harness tiestrap and connec-
tor. Cut the tiestrap, if equipped.
(6) Disconnect the power seat wire harness connec-
tor from the power seat switch connector receptacle.
Depress the connector retaining tab and pull straight
apart.(7) Using a very short phillips-headed screwdriver,
remove the two screws that secure the power seat
switch to the inside of the outboard seat cushion side
shield.
(8) Remove the power seat switch from the out-
board seat cushion side shield.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect the power seat wire harness connec-
tor to the power seat switch connector receptacle.
(2) Position the power seat switch onto the out-
board seat cushion side shield. Make certain the
alignment dowel is inserted into the corresponding
hole in the power seat switch.
(3) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the power seat switch to the inside of the outboard
seat cushion side shield. Tighten the screws to 1.5
N´m (14 in. lbs.).
(4) Position the outboard seat cushion side shield
onto the seat cushion frame
(5) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the outboard seat cushion side shield to the seat
cushion frame. Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m (14 in.
lbs.).
(6) Install the recliner handle and retaining screw.
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m (14 in. lbs.).
(7) Position the power seat switch knob onto the
switch control levers and push firmly and evenly
until it snaps into place.
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 10 REMOVING SWITCH CONTROL KNOB -
TYPICAL
8N - 20 POWER SEATSKJ
RIGHT POWER SEAT SWITCH (Continued)

designed to rotate the same number of turns (about
five complete rotations) as the steering wheel can be
turned from stop to stop. Centering the clockspring
indexes the clockspring tape to other steering compo-
nents so that it can operate within its designed
travel limits. The rotor of a centered clockspring can
be rotated two and one-half turns in either direction
from the centered position, without damaging the
clockspring tape.
However, if the clockspring is removed for service
or if the steering column is disconnected from the
steering gear, the clockspring tape can change posi-
tion relative to the other steering components. The
clockspring must then be re-centered following com-
pletion of such service or the clockspring tape may be
damaged. Service replacement clocksprings are
shipped pre-centered, with the release button
engaged (raised) and a molded plastic shield installed
over the release button. This release button should
not be disengaged and the shield should not be
removed until the clockspring has been installed on
the steering column. If the release button is disen-
gaged before the clockspring is installed on a steering
column, the clockspring centering procedure must be
performed.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG 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) Place the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
(2) Remove the clockspring from the steering col-
umn. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL).
(3) Depress the release button (Fig. 12).(4) Keeping the release button depressed, rotate
the clockspring rotor clockwise to the end of its
travel.Do not apply excessive torque.
(5) From the end of the clockwise travel, rotate the
rotor about two and one-half turns counterclockwise,
then release the release button. The clockspring
tower formation with the pigtail wires for the driver
airbag and the connector receptacle for the steering
wheel wire harness should end up at the top, the
blue roller should be visible through the inspection
window, and the printed arrow on the label of the
clockspring rotor should be aligned with the arrow
molded into the clockspring case. The clockspring is
now centered.
(6) The front wheels should still be in the straight-
ahead position. Reinstall the clockspring onto the
steering column. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - INSTALLATION).
REMOVAL
The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be
replaced if faulty or damaged, or if the driver airbag
has been deployed.
Fig. 12 Clockspring Centering
1 - ROTOR LABEL
2 - RELEASE BUTTON
3 - ALIGNMENT ARROWS
4 - INSPECTION WINDOW
KJRESTRAINTS 8O - 15
CLOCKSPRING (Continued)

(6) Remove the passenger airbag from the instru-
ment panel as a unit.
(7) If the passenger airbag has been deployed, both
passenger airbag mounting brackets on the instru-
ment panel must be replaced. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG
MOUNTING BRACKET - REMOVAL).
INSTALLATION
The following procedure is for replacement of a
faulty or damaged passenger airbag. If the passenger
airbag has been deployed, both passenger airbag
mounting brackets on the instrument panel must
also be replaced. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG MOUNTING
BRACKET - INSTALLATION).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIR-
BAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES,
THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
SKIN AND EYES.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY
FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED
BETWEEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CUSHION
AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
(1) Position the passenger airbag unit into the
instrument panel (Fig. 25).(2) Reconnect the passenger airbag pigtail wire
connector to the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector for the airbag. Be certain that the latch on the
connector and the red Connector Position Assurance
(CPA) lock are each fully engaged.
(3) Engage the passenger airbag wire harness con-
nector onto the retainer that secures the connector to
the metal bracket on the instrument panel support
structure above the airbag by aligning the right end
of the connector slot with the left end of the retainer
and sliding both halves of the connector to the right.
(4) Carefully position the passenger airbag unit
onto the two metal brackets on the instrument panel
support structure, being certain that the alignment
pin features on each side of the airbag are engaged
in the alignment holes in the metal brackets.
(5) Install and tighten the two screws on each side
of the passenger airbag that secure the passenger
airbag to the metal brackets on the instrument panel
support structure. Tighten the screws to 6 N´m (55
in. lbs.).
(6) Reinstall the passenger airbag door onto the
instrument panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR - INSTAL-
LATION).
(7) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
this time. The airbag system verification test proce-
dure should be performed following service of any
supplemental restraint system component. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
KJRESTRAINTS 8O - 29
PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)

(5) Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(6) Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper
pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/
WASHERS/FRONT WIPER ARM - INSTALLATION).
(7) Close and latch the hood.
FRONT WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION
The front wiper arms are the rigid members located
between the wiper pivots that protrude from the cowl
plenum cover/grille panel near the base of the wind-
shield and the wiper blades on the windshield glass
(Fig. 9). These wiper arms feature an over-center hinge
that allows easy access to the windshield glass for
cleaning. The wiper arm has a die cast metal pivot end
with a large tapered mounting hole at one end. A
molded black plastic cap fits over the wiper arm retain-
ing nut to conceal the nut and this mounting hole fol-
lowing wiper arm installation. The wide end of a
tapered, stamped steel channel hinges on and is secured
with a hinge pin to the blade end of the wiper arm pivot
end. One end of a long, rigid, stamped steel strap, with
a small hole near its pivot end, is riveted and crimped
within the narrow end of the stamped steel channel.
The tip of the wiper blade end of this strap is bent back
under itself to form a small hook. Concealed within the
stamped steel channel, one end of a long spring is
engaged with a wire hook on the underside of the diecast pivot end, while the other end of the spring is
hooked through the small hole in the steel strap. The
entire wiper arm has a satin black finish applied to all
of its visible surfaces.
A wiper arm cannot be adjusted or repaired. If
damaged or faulty, the entire wiper arm unit must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The front wiper arms are designed to mechanically
transmit the motion from the wiper pivots to the wiper
blades. The wiper arm must be properly indexed to the
wiper pivot in order to maintain the proper wiper blade
travel on the glass. The tapered mounting hole in the
wiper arm pivot end interlocks with the serrations on
the tapered outer circumference of the wiper pivot shaft,
allowing positive engagement and finite adjustment of
this connection. The mounting nut locks the wiper arm
to the threaded stud of the wiper pivot shaft. The
spring-loaded wiper arm hinge controls the down-force
applied through the tip of the wiper arm to the wiper
blade on the glass. The hook formation on the tip of the
wiper arm provides a cradle for securing and latching
the wiper blade pivot block to the wiper arm.
REMOVAL
(1) Lift the front wiper arm to its over-center posi-
tion to hold the wiper blade off of the glass and
relieve the spring tension on the wiper arm to wiper
pivot shaft connection.
(2) Carefully pry the plastic nut cap off of the
pivot end of the wiper arm (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove the nut that secures the wiper arm to
the wiper pivot shaft.
Fig. 9 Front Wiper Arm
1 - HOOK
2 - STRAP
3 - CHANNEL
4 - PIVOT END
5 - PIVOT HOLE
6 - HINGE PIN
7 - TENSION SPRING
Fig. 10 Front Wiper Arm Remove/Install
1 - FRONT WIPER BLADE & ARM (2)
2 - CAP (2)
3 - NUT (2)
4 - PIVOT SHAFT (2)
5 - T-SHAPED ALIGNMENT MARK (2)
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FRONT WASHER NOZZLE (Continued)

(4) If necessary, use a suitable battery terminal
puller to disengage the wiper arm from the wiper
pivot shaft (Fig. 11).
(5) Remove the front wiper arm pivot end from the
wiper pivot shaft.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park
position before attempting to install the front wiper
arms. Turn the ignition switch to the On position
and move the control knob on the right (wiper) con-
trol stalk of the multi-function switch to its Off posi-
tion. If the wiper pivots move, wait until they stop
moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the
Off position. The wiper motor is now in its park
position.
(1) The front wiper arms must be indexed to the
wiper pivot shafts with the wiper motor in the park
position to be properly installed. Position the front
wiper arm pivot ends onto the wiper pivot shafts so
that the tip of the wiper blade is aligned with the
T-shaped wiper alignment lines located in the lower
edge of the windshield glass (Fig. 10).
(2) Once the wiper blade is aligned, lift the wiper
arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the
spring tension on the pivot end and push the pivot
hole on the end of the wiper arm down firmly and
evenly over the wiper pivot shaft.
(3) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
wiper arm to the wiper pivot shaft. Tighten the nut
to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Wet the windshield glass, then operate the
front wipers. Turn the front wipers Off, then checkfor the correct wiper arm position and readjust as
required.
(5) Reinstall the plastic nut cap onto the wiper
arm pivot nut.
FRONT WIPER BLADE
DESCRIPTION
Each front wiper blade is secured by an integral
latching pivot block to the hook formation on the tip
of the front wiper arms, and rests on the glass near
the base of the windshield when the wipers are not
in operation (Fig. 12). The wiper blade consists of the
following components:
²Superstructure- The superstructure includes
several stamped steel bridges and links with claw
formations that grip the wiper blade element. Also
included in this unit is the latching, molded plastic
pivot block that secures the superstructure to the
wiper arm. The driver side front wiper blade has an
additional molded black plastic airfoil secured to the
superstructure, which is oriented toward the base of
the windshield when the front wipers are in their
parked position. All of the metal components of the
wiper blade have a satin black finish applied.
²Element- The wiper element or squeegee is the
resilient rubber member of the wiper blade that con-
tacts the glass.
²Flexor- The flexor is a rigid metal component
running along the length of each side of the wiper
Fig. 11 Wiper Arm Puller - Typical
1 - WIPER ARM
2 - WIPER PIVOT SHAFT
3 - BATTERY TERMINAL PULLER
Fig. 12 Front Wiper Blade
1 - SUPERSTRUCTURE
2 - ELEMENT
3 - PIVOT BLOCK
4 - RELEASE TAB
5 - PIVOT PIN
6 - CLAWS
7 - FLEXOR
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FRONT WIPER ARM (Continued)