User Manual - Page 31

For 2020 Gladiator.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 29
7. With the door in the open position, remove
the check bolt from the door check attach-
ment on the bodyside (using a #T40 Torx
h
ea
d driver).
NOTE:
Keep the check arm in the extended position for
e
as
ier re-installation.
Door Check
8. With the door open, lift the door with the
he
lp of another person, to clear the hinge
pins from their hinges and remove the door.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous
ste
ps in the reverse order.
NOTE:
The upper hinge has a longer pin, which can be
u
se
d to assist in guiding the door into place
when reinstalling. When reinstalling the door
check arm attachment bolt, bolt torque should
be between 11.76
ft·lb / 16 N·m and 27.9 ft·lb /
38 N
·m.
Rear Door Removal
Door Removal Warning Label
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).
Ref
er to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
Do not over-tighten Torx fasteners. Damage
to the vehicle’s parts will occur.
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