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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2002LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEAUXILIARY STEP / RUNNING BOARDSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Auxiliary Step / Running Board: Service and Repair
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
SIDE STEP
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove side step bolts and nuts (2) and remove side step (1).
3. Remove sill bracket to frame bracket nuts.
4. Remove frame bracket bolts (2) to frame and remove frame brackets (1).
5. Remove sill bracket bolts and remove sill brackets.
INSTALLATION
1. Install sill bracket (1) and install bolts (2).
2. Tighten bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
3. Install frame bracket (4) and install bolts.
4. Install sill bracket nut (5).
5. Tighten bolts and nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
6. Install side step (1) and install bolts/nuts (2).
7. Tighten bolts and nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove side step bolts and nuts (2) and remove side step (1).
3. Remove sill bracket to frame bracket nuts.
4. Remove frame bracket bolts (2) to frame and remove frame brackets (1).
5. Remove sill bracket bolts and remove sill brackets.
INSTALLATION
1. Install sill bracket (1) and install bolts (2).
2. Tighten bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
3. Install frame bracket (4) and install bolts.
4. Install sill bracket nut (5).
5. Tighten bolts and nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
6. Install side step (1) and install bolts/nuts (2).
7. Tighten bolts and nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.