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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2002LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHIGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.
1. If equipped with an automatic transmission, place shifter in PARK position.
2. Remove the lower shroud cover.
3. Remove the remote keyless entry (RKE) module.
4. Remove the halo ring around the lock cylinder.
5. Rotate key to ON position.
6. A release tang is located on bottom of key cylinder (Fig. 10).
7. Position a small screwdriver or pin punch into tang access hole on bottom of steering column (Fig. 11).
8. Push the pin punch up while pulling key cylinder from steering column.
INSTALLATION
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder installation.
1. Install the lock cylinder into the housing using care to align the end of the lock cylinder with the ignition switch.
2. Push the lock cylinder in until it clicks.
3. Rotate the key to the lock position.
4. install the halo ring around the lock cylinder housing.
5. Install the R.K.E. module.
6. Install the lower shroud cover.
REMOVAL
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.
1. If equipped with an automatic transmission, place shifter in PARK position.
2. Remove the lower shroud cover.
3. Remove the remote keyless entry (RKE) module.
4. Remove the halo ring around the lock cylinder.
5. Rotate key to ON position.
6. A release tang is located on bottom of key cylinder (Fig. 10).
7. Position a small screwdriver or pin punch into tang access hole on bottom of steering column (Fig. 11).
8. Push the pin punch up while pulling key cylinder from steering column.
INSTALLATION
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder installation.
1. Install the lock cylinder into the housing using care to align the end of the lock cylinder with the ignition switch.
2. Push the lock cylinder in until it clicks.
3. Rotate the key to the lock position.
4. install the halo ring around the lock cylinder housing.
5. Install the R.K.E. module.
6. Install the lower shroud 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.