User Manual - Page 100

For 2022 JEEP GLADIATOR.

Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
98 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
2. Using the provided #T50 Torx head driver and
ratchet, unscrew the two Torx head fasteners
on the inside of each top mechanism.
Step Two
3. Utilizing two people, lift the soft top up and
away from the vehicle, careful to avoid the
vehicle’s sport bar and trim. Store the soft top
in a safe, clean, and dry location.
4. Remove the door frames. The rear door frames
must be removed before the front door frames
Ú page 108.
5. Using the provided #T50 Torx head driver and
ratchet, unscrew the six Torx head fasteners
on both rear corners and the back of the cab,
then remove the belt rail.
NOTE:
Folding down the rear seats is recommended to
provide easier access to the fasteners.
Step Five
INSTALLING THE SOFT TOP
NOTE:
If installing the soft top immediately after removing
the hard top, ensure the wire harness is stored
properly, and not tucked under the belt rail
Ú page 103.
1. Install the belt rail on the rear of the vehicle.
Secure the belt rail using the six fasteners
with the provided #T50 Torx head driver and
ratchet. Refer to the table below for
recommended torque specifications.
Step One
1 — Rear Fasteners
2 — Corner Fasteners
Torque
Specification
For Torx
Fastener
Maximum Minimum
119.5 in-lb
(13.5 N·m)
150.5 in-lb
(17.0 N·m)
106.2 in-lb
(12.0 N·m)
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to
the retainers will occur.
1 — Rear Fasteners
2 — Corner Fasteners
22_JT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 98
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...