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Jeep Liberty KJ. Manual - part 1276
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF WIND NOISE
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Moldings standing away from body surface can catch wind and whistle.
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Gaps in sealed areas behind overhanging body flanges can cause wind-rushing sounds.
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Misaligned movable components.
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Missing or improperly installed plugs in pillars.
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Weld burn through holes.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BODY LUBRICATION
All mechanisms and linkages should be lubricated when necessary, except the door check straps and latches. This
will maintain ease of operation and provide protection against rust and excessive wear. The weatherstrip seals
should be lubricated to prolong their life as well as to improve door sealing.
All applicable exterior and interior vehicle operating mechanisms should be inspected and cleaned. Pivot/sliding con-
tact areas on the mechanisms should then be lubricated.
1. When necessary, lubricate the operating mechanisms with the specified lubricants.
2. Apply silicone lubricant to a cloth and wipe it on door seals to avoid over-spray that can soil passenger’s cloth-
ing.
3. Before applying lubricant, the component should be wiped clean. After lubrication, any excess lubricant should be
removed.
4. The hood latch, latch release mechanism, latch striker, and safety latch should be lubricated periodically.
5. The door lock cylinders should be lubricated twice each year (preferably autumn and spring).
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Spray a small amount of lock cylinder lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
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Apply a small amount to the key and insert it into the lock cylinder.
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Rotate it to the locked position and then back to the unlocked position several times.
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Remove the key. Wipe the lubricant from it with a clean cloth to avoid soiling of clothing.
6. Door and swing gate check straps should be wiped clean but not lubricated.
Component
Fluid, Lubricant, and Genuine Part
Hinges:
Door & Hood
Mopar
T
Engine Oil
Swing Gate
Mopar
T
Multi-Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 EP, GC-LB
Latches: Hood/Safety Catch
Mopar
T
Multi-Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 EP, GC-LB
Seat Regulator & Track
Mopar
T
Multi-Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 EP, GC-LB
Lock Cylinders
Mopar
T
Lock Cylinder Lube
HEAT STAKING
1. Remove trim panel.
2. Bend or move the trim panel components at the heat staked joints. Observe the heat staked locations and/or
component seams for looseness.
3. Heat stake the components.
a. If the heat staked or component seam location is loose, hold the two components tightly together and using
a soldering gun with a flat tip, melt the material securing the components together. Do not over heat the
affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim panel may occur.
b. If the heat staked material is broken or missing, use a hot glue gun to apply new material to the area to be
repaired. The panels that are being heat staked must be held together while the applying the glue. Once the
new material is in place, it may be necessary to use a soldering gun to melt the newly applied material. Do
not over heat the affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim panel may occur.
4. Allow the repaired area to cool and verify the repair.
5. Install trim panel.
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