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Jeep Gladiator (2022 year). Manual in english - page 6

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Lowering The Soft Top Into The Sunrider® Position:
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1. Fold both sun visors forward

against the windshield.

2. Release the header latches

from the crossbar by pulling

the handle downward. Make

sure the hook is fully disengaged from its

receiver.

Step Two

3. From both the left and right sides, lift up on the

#1 Bow of the soft top to begin the operation.

It is recommended to utilize two people for this

procedure.

Step Three

4. Move to the side of the vehicle and use the

side link to fold the soft top rearward.

Step Four

5. Secure the top in this position by using the two

hook-and-loop fasteners provided in the

center console.

Step Five

NOTE:

The vehicle can be driven in the Sunrider® Position

with the rear window and quarter panel cover

assemblies fully installed or completely removed.

CAUTION!

Quarter panel cover assemblies and rear

window must be either all in or all out.

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Removing The Rear Window And Quarter

Panel Cover Assemblies

NOTE:

Both quarter panel cover assemblies and the rear

window must ALL be removed together, or installed

together.
1. Start by removing the rear window first. Use

the two straps located on the bottom of each

side of the rear window to remove the right

and left vertical retainers, as well as the lower

center retainer.

Step One (Right Side Shown)

Step One

2. While keeping the rear window level, slide it

outward in either direction until it is completely

separate from its retainer. Do not pull

downward while removing the rear window.

Damage to the retainer could result. Store the

rear window in the soft top rear window

storage bag (if equipped), or in a safe location

page 93.

Step Two

3. After removing the rear window, remove the

quarter panel cover assemblies starting with

either side. Disengage the quarter panel cover

assembly from the bottom by pulling the fabric

at the bottom upward.

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4. With two hands, grab the front of the quarter

panel cover assembly and pull outward to

disengage it from its retainer on the door

frame.

Step Four

5. Pull the quarter panel cover assembly up and

out from the bottom, then pull it down and

away from the vehicle to remove.

Step Five

6. Repeat this procedure for the other quarter

panel cover assembly. Store the assemblies in

the soft top rear window storage bag (if

equipped), or a safe location.

Soft Top Rear Window

Storage Bag — If Equipped

To safely store the soft top rear window, proceed

as follows:
1. With the bag opened completely, fold the

fabric divider downward and lay the rear

window in the bottom of the bag.

Step One

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2. Fold the divider upward, covering the rear

window.

Step Two

3. Lay the first quarter panel cover assembly all

the way to the right side and the second

quarter panel cover assembly on the left side.

Secure both using the two hook-and-loop

fastener straps on each side.

NOTE:

The quarter panel cover assemblies are marked

“1” and “2” on the inside of the panel assembly.

Step Three

4. Close the storage bag and store in a safe

location.

Step Four

1 — Left Quarter Panel Cover Assembly
2 — Right Quarter Panel Cover Assembly

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1. From the Sunrider® Position,

remove straps if previously

secured.

Step One

2. Using the side link, lift and push the soft top

toward the front of the vehicle, manually

guiding the top into the closed position.

Step Two

3. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle on the

header latch downward to engage the hook

into its receiver.

Step Three

4. Pull the handle back upward while squeezing

the hook, locking the latch into place.

Step Four

5. Repeat steps three and four on the other side.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow the next steps could result in

damage to the soft top or vehicle.

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Installing The Rear Window And Quarter

Panel Cover Assemblies

NOTE:

Both quarter panel cover assemblies and the rear

window must ALL be removed together, or installed

together.
If the rear window and quarter panel cover

assemblies were previously removed, proceed as

follows to install:
1. Guide the top of the quarter panel cover

assembly up into the retainer.

Step One

2. Engage the plastic retainers on the front of the

cover assembly (toward the front of the

vehicle) starting at the top, and working

downward.

Step Two

NOTE:

It is critical that the retainers are fully engaged

before the vehicle resumes motion.
3. Secure the hook-and-loop fastener at the

upper front corner of each quarter panel cover

assembly by pressing firmly.

Step Three

4. From either side, guide the rear window into

the retainer while keeping the window level.

Step Four

CAUTION!

Failure to follow all quarter panel cover

assembly and rear window install steps could

result in damage to the Soft Top or vehicle.

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5. Engage the retainer along the bottom of the

rear window beginning on the left side of the

vehicle and working toward the center. Then,

move to the right side of the vehicle and

continue from the center, working to the right

until the rear window is secured in the lower

retainer.

Step Five

6. Engage the vertical retainers up the right and

left side of the rear window.

Step Six

7. Tuck the rear window under the soft top fabric

and press firmly.

Step Seven

8. Engage the rear window retainers in the lower

right and left corners.

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1. Fully lower the soft top to the

Sunrider® position

page 87.

CAUTION!

Quarter panel cover assemblies and rear

window must be either all in or all out.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow the next steps could result in

damage to the soft top or vehicle.

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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

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

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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

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

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2. Install the door frames. Start with both front

doors, followed by both rear doors. Apply the

appropriate torque specifications for the door

frame Torx head fasteners

page 108.

3. Unsnap and remove the storage bag. This bag

should be discarded. It was intended as a

protective cover for shipping only.

4. Ensure the top is secured with the provided

hook-and-loop fasteners, then lift the soft top

onto the rear of the cab. Line up the locater

pins (one on each side of the soft top) with the

rear door frames.

Step Four

5. Using the provided #T50 Torx head driver and

ratchet, install and tighten the Torx fasteners

by turning them clockwise. Secure them until

they are snug, being careful not to

cross-thread the fasteners or overtighten.

Refer to the following table for recommended

torque specifications. Repeat on the opposite

side.

Step Five

CAUTION!

Failure to follow the next steps could result in

damage to the soft top or vehicle.

Torque

Specification

For Torx

Fasteners

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. You can strip

the fasteners if they are overtightened.

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6. Before driving the vehicle with the top in the

Sunrider® position, ensure the top is secured

with the provided hook-and-loop fasteners

page 95.

Step Six

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CAUTION!



The hard top is not designed to carry any addi

tional loads, such as after-market roof racks,

spare tires, building materials, hunting or

camping supplies, etc.

page 121.



Do not move your vehicle until the top has

been either fully attached to the front header,

sport bar, and body, or fully removed.

Failure to follow these cautions may cause

interior water damage, stains or mildew:



It is recommended that the top be free of

water prior to panel removal. Removing the

top, opening a door, or lowering a window

while the top is wet may allow water to drip

into the vehicle’s interior.



The hard top assembly must be positioned

properly to ensure sealing. Improper installa

tion can cause water to leak into the vehicle’s

interior.



Careless handling and storage of the remov

able roof panels may damage the seals,

causing water to leak into the vehicle’s inte

rior.



The front panel(s) must be positioned properly

to ensure sealing. Improper installation can

cause water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.

CAUTION!

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Hard Top Components

1 — Right Side Panel
2 — Left Side Panel
3 — Hard Top

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NOTE:

The left side panel must be removed before

removing the right side panel.
1. Fold down the sun visor against the

windshield.

2. Turn the three L-shaped locks on the left side

panel (one at the front, the rear, and outside),

unlocking them from the roof.

Step Two

3. Unlatch the left side header panel latch

located at the top of the windshield.

Step Three

4. Remove the left side panel.
5. Repeat the steps above to remove the right

side panel.

Hard Top Panel(s)

Storage Bag — If Equipped

The Freedom Top panels storage bag allows you to

store your hard top panels. The storage bag

contains two compartments.
Lay the bag for the panels down so the loops and

hooks are facing upward. Unzip the bag and fold

back the outer flap.

NOTE:



Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to

inserting the panel into the panels bag.



There is a pouch located on the front of the bag

to store the provided hard top edge protectors

that are used when the hard top is not installed

on the vehicle.

1. Insert the left side hard top panel into the bag

with the latches facing upward.

2. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the

divider is laying flat).

3. Insert the right side Freedom Top panel into

the bag with the latches facing downward.

NOTE:

Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to

inserting the panel into the bag.

1 — Rear Panel Lock
2 — Front Panel Lock
3 — Outside Panel Lock

1 — Header Panel Latched
2 — Header Panel Unlatched

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4. Unfold the outer flap and zip the hard top bag

closed.

Step Four

5. Store the Freedom Top panels bag in a safe

location.

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1. Set the right side panel on the windshield

frame with the locating pin in the front

receiver mounting hole, followed by the left

side panel, making sure there is no overhang.

Make sure that the panels are sitting flush

with the body.

2. Secure the panel(s) using the same steps for

removal in reverse order.

NOTE:

To prevent water leaks, the seals and hard top

panels should be clear of any dust and debris prior

to reinstallation.

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1. Remove both front panels

page 100.

2. Open both front doors.
3. Using the provided #50 Torx

head driver and ratchet, remove the two Torx

head screws that secure the hard top at the

B-pillar (near the top of the front doors).

Step Three

4. If equipped, remove the lower interior soft trim

panel (attached by the hook-and-loop

fastener) by pulling the panel away from the

trim.

Step Four

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5. Remove the Torx head fasteners that secure

the hard top to the vehicle: two along the

interior body side, rearward of the back doors,

followed by the four fasteners along the back

of the vehicle cab using the #T50 Torx head

driver.

Step Five

6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside

corner of the vehicle. To access the harness,

remove the plastic cover by pushing the cover

to the side, and sliding it off.

NOTE:

Do not force open; this will break the plastic cover.

Step Six

7. To release the wire harness, pull back on the

red latch (1), then push down on the black

button (2) while pulling the harness out.

Step Seven

8. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Install

the provided edge protectors along the bottom

edges of the hard top, and place the hard top

on a soft surface to prevent damage.

1 — Body side Torx Head Fasteners
2 — Vehicle Cab Torx Head Fasteners

1 — Red Latch
2 — Black Button

CAUTION!

The removal of the Freedom Top requires four

adults located on each corner. Failure to follow

this caution could damage the Freedom Top.

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9. Store the wire harness by removing the

storage cover on the quarter trim. Use the

mechanical key blade to pry the cover open.

Step Nine

10. Tuck the wire harness inside the storage

compartment, and replace the cover.

Step Ten

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If the door frames are installed from soft top

usage, they must be removed prior to installation

of the hard top

page 108.

To install the hard top, place the hard top on the

vehicle while making sure that the top is sitting

flush with the body at the sides and across the

back. Then follow the removal steps in reverse

order.

NOTE:



Inspect the hard top seals for damage and

replace if necessary.



Install the hard top using the same steps for

removal in reverse order.
When reinstalling the interior soft trim panel:



Be sure the panel is centered so that there

is an even gap on both sides.



Apply pressure over the hook-and-loop

fasteners to ensure they are properly

secured.

The Torx head fasteners that attach the hard top to

the body should be torqued to 155 in-lb +/-

22 in-lb (17.5 N·m +/- 2.5 N·m) using the provided

#T50 Torx head driver and ratchet.

CAUTION!



The front panel(s) must be positioned properly

to ensure sealing. Improper installation can

cause water to leak into the vehicle's interior.



The hard top assembly must be positioned

properly to ensure sealing. Improper installa

tion can cause water to leak into the vehicle's

interior.



The hard top is not designed to carry any addi

tional loads, such as after-market roof racks,

spare tires, building materials, hunting or

camping supplies, etc.

page 121.



Do not move your vehicle until the top has

been either fully attached to the windshield

frame and body, or fully removed.



The removal of the hard top requires four

adults located on each corner. Failure to

follow this caution could damage the hard top.

CAUTION!

Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to

the retainers will occur.

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The Sunrider® soft top can be used in place of the

Hard Top Freedom Panels for quick and easy

opening of the area above the driver and front

passenger seats.

Sunrider® For Hard Top

To install the Sunrider® soft top, proceed as

follows:
1. Remove both front Hard Top Freedom panels

page 100.

2. With the help of a second person, set the

Sunrider® top onto the top of the vehicle

making sure to align the holes at the front and

rear of the side rails.

Lower Sunrider® Onto The Vehicle

3. Swing the front frame bracket around the side

of the rail, and insert the door rail attachment

bolt (provided bolt without spacer) from

underneath. Tighten with a #40 Torx head

driver until snug.

Attach Front Door Rail Bolt

4. Insert the rear door rail attachment bolt

(provided bolt with spacer) from underneath.

Tighten with #40 Torx head driver until snug.

Attach Rear Door Rail Bolt

WARNING!

Do not open or close the Sunrider® top while

driving. Operating the top while driving could

cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Failure to follow this warning may result in

serious injury or death.

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