Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2002)
BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93 ° C (200 ° F). REPLACE AIRBAG
SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE
FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND
ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANY
TIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR
SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION: DEPLOYED FRONT AIR BAGS MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE LIVE PYROTECHNIC MATERIAL WITHIN THE AIRBAG
INFLATOR DO NOT DISPOSE OF 2002 MODEL YEAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS UNLESS YOU ARE SURE OF COMPLETE
DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE REFER TO THE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF
DEPLOYED AIRBAGS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH STATE, PROVINCIAL, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. USE THE
FOLLOWING TABLE TO IDENTIFY THE STATUS OF THE AIRBAG SQUIB.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
1. Using a DRB III read Airbag DTC's.
If the following active codes are present:
Airbag Squib Status
If neither of the following codes is an active code:
Airbag Squib Status
Clockspring
The clockspring is mounted on the steering column behind the steering wheel. This assembly consist of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous
electrical circuit between the instrument panel wiring and the driver airbag, the horn, and the vehicle speed control switches if equipped. The
clockspring must be properly centered when it is reinstalled on the steering column following any service procedure, or it could be damaged. The
clockspring cannot be repaired and it must be replaced.
Passenger Airbag
The 2002 Liberty is equipped with front passenger airbag with dual stage squib inflators. When supplied with the proper electrical signal the inflator
or inflators discharge the gas directly into the cushion. The airbag module cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in any way
damaged.
WARNING: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE CONTAINS INERT GAS PRESSURIZED TO 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI). DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINERATE, OR
BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93 ° C (200 ° F). REPLACE
AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. SUBSTITUTE PARTS
