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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2002LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel opening splash shield.
2. Remove the grille.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Release the inner support clips from within the fascia between the lights.
5. Release the support tabs beneath the headlamps and position the fascia assembly aside to access the fender support bracket bolts.
6. Remove the front wheel opening flare moldings.
7. Remove the fender support bracket bolts.
8. Remove the bolts and remove the fender.
9. Remove the antenna body, if equipped (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the antenna body (1), if equipped.
2. Install the fender assembly (4) and install the bolts.
3. Install the fender support bracket (3) and install the bolts.
4. Align the fender with adjacent body parts and tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft.lbs.). Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / Dimensions.
5. Install the fascia assembly.
6. Install the wheelhouse splash shield.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel opening splash shield.
2. Remove the grille.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Release the inner support clips from within the fascia between the lights.
5. Release the support tabs beneath the headlamps and position the fascia assembly aside to access the fender support bracket bolts.
6. Remove the front wheel opening flare moldings.
7. Remove the fender support bracket bolts.
8. Remove the bolts and remove the fender.
9. Remove the antenna body, if equipped (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the antenna body (1), if equipped.
2. Install the fender assembly (4) and install the bolts.
3. Install the fender support bracket (3) and install the bolts.
4. Align the fender with adjacent body parts and tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft.lbs.). Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / Dimensions.
5. Install the fascia assembly.
6. Install the wheelhouse splash shield.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.