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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2002LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - POWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONPOWER DISTRIBUTION MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRPDC HOUSING LOWER COVER
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K
PDC Housing Lower Cover
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION PDC Housing Lower Cover
Disassembly and Assembly
REMOVAL
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover, the PDC housing lower cover, the PDC relay wedges, the PDC mini fuse wedge, the PDC relay cassettes and the PDC B(+) terminal stud module are available for service replacement. The PDC cover can be simply unlatched and removed from the PDC housing without the PDC being removed or disassembled. Service of the remaining PDC components requires that the PDC be removed from its mounting and disassembled. Refer to Wiring Repair in Wiring Diagrams for the location of the wiring repair procedures.
1. Unlatch and remove the cover from the PDC.
2. Remove the two nuts that secure the two-holed eyelet of the battery wire harness PDC take out to the B(+) terminal studs near the inboard end of the PDC.
3. Remove the battery wire harness PDC take out eyelet from the two PDC B(+) terminal studs.
4. Disengage the latches on the PDC housing mounts from the tabs on the PDC mounting stanchions on the battery tray, and pull the PDC housing upward to disengage the mounts from the stanchions.
5. Where the headlamp and dash wire harness exits the PDC, remove the tape that secures the wire harness to the trough formation on the PDC housing lower cover.
6. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the latches on each side of the PDC housing that secure the housing lower cover to the PDC and remove the housing lower cover (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
1. Align the PDC housing lower cover on the bottom of the PDC.
2. Evenly press the lower cover into place until latches are fully engaged.
3. Where the headlamp and dash harness enters the PDC, tape the harness securely to the trough formation on the PDC lower cover.
4. Install the PDC in its mounting location on the battery support.
5. Install the battery wire harness over the two PDC B+ terminal studs. Torque the nuts to 11.3 Nm (100 in.lbs.).
6. Install the battery Refer to the Battery section for the procedure.
7. Install the PDC cover.
REMOVAL
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover, the PDC housing lower cover, the PDC relay wedges, the PDC mini fuse wedge, the PDC relay cassettes and the PDC B(+) terminal stud module are available for service replacement. The PDC cover can be simply unlatched and removed from the PDC housing without the PDC being removed or disassembled. Service of the remaining PDC components requires that the PDC be removed from its mounting and disassembled. Refer to Wiring Repair in Wiring Diagrams for the location of the wiring repair procedures.
1. Unlatch and remove the cover from the PDC.
2. Remove the two nuts that secure the two-holed eyelet of the battery wire harness PDC take out to the B(+) terminal studs near the inboard end of the PDC.
3. Remove the battery wire harness PDC take out eyelet from the two PDC B(+) terminal studs.
4. Disengage the latches on the PDC housing mounts from the tabs on the PDC mounting stanchions on the battery tray, and pull the PDC housing upward to disengage the mounts from the stanchions.
5. Where the headlamp and dash wire harness exits the PDC, remove the tape that secures the wire harness to the trough formation on the PDC housing lower cover.
Fig. 3 PDC Housing Lower Cover Remove / Install - Typical:
6. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the latches on each side of the PDC housing that secure the housing lower cover to the PDC and remove the housing lower cover (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
1. Align the PDC housing lower cover on the bottom of the PDC.
2. Evenly press the lower cover into place until latches are fully engaged.
3. Where the headlamp and dash harness enters the PDC, tape the harness securely to the trough formation on the PDC lower cover.
4. Install the PDC in its mounting location on the battery support.
5. Install the battery wire harness over the two PDC B+ terminal studs. Torque the nuts to 11.3 Nm (100 in.lbs.).
6. Install the battery Refer to the Battery section for the procedure.
7. Install the PDC cover.
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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.