User Manual - Page 29

For 2020 Gladiator.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 27
it is impossible to open the doors from inside
the vehicle. Before getting out of the vehicle, be
sure to check that there is no one left inside.
Front Door Removal
Door Removal Warning Label
NOTE:
When front doors are removed, the message
“Bl
ind Spot Alert Temporarily Unavailable” will
display in the instrument cluster display. Power
Mirrors and Power Door Locks will also be
unavailable.
To remove the front doors, proceed as follows:
1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any
da
mage.
2. Remove the hinge pin nut from the upper
an
d lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx
hea
d driver).
NOTE:
The hinge pin nuts can be stowed in the
F
as
tener Bin located under the rear seat.
Hinge Pin Nut
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with
the doors removed as you will lose the
protection they can provide. This procedure is
furnished for use during off-road operation
only.
WARNING!
All occupants must wear seat belts during
off-road operation with doors removed.
Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
Do not store detached doors inside of the
vehicle, as they may cause personal injury
in the event of an accident.
Assistance to remove doors may by
required due to the weight of the door to
avoid personal injury.
CAUTION!
Hinge pins can break if overtightened
during door reinstall (Max Torque: 5.88 ft·lb
/ 8
N·m). Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in
“St
arting And Operating” for further
information.
Do not over-tighten Torx fasteners. Damage
to the vehicle’s parts will occur.
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