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Jeep Gladiator (2022 year). Manual in english - page 7

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5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the other side of the

vehicle.

NOTE:

The recommended torque specification for the

front and rear door rail attachment bolts is 8.8 ft-lb

(12 N·m).
6. Attach the rear clamp at the rear center of the

Sunrider® top using the two provided rear

clamp attachment bolts. Tighten with #40 Torx

head driver until snug.

Rear Clamp Location

NOTE:

The recommended torque specification for the rear

clamp attachment bolts is 3.7 ft-lb (5 N·m).
7. From inside the vehicle, lift and pull the

Sunrider® top forward using the integrated

handle on the front header of the top.

Manually guide the top into the closed

position.

Push Sunrider® Top Forward

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

header latch downward to engage the hook

into its receiver. Pull the handle back upward

while squeezing the hook, locking the latch

into place. Repeat on the other side.

Engage Both Header Latches

To Open The Sunrider® Top
To open the Sunrider® top, proceed as follows:
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 disengaged from its receiver.

Release Both Header Latches

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3. From the front of the Sunrider® top, lift and

push the top rearward to the Sunrider®

position.

Sunrider® Position

4. Secure the top by using the two hook-and-loop

fasteners provided with the Sunrider® kit, and

wrap one around the side rails on each side of

the Sunrider® top to hold it in place.

Hook-And-Loop Fastener Placement

DOOR FRAME — IF EQUIPPED WITH A

SOFT TOP

WARNING!



Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with

the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the

protection that they can provide. This proce

dure is furnished for use during off-road oper

ation only.



Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with

the doors removed as you will lose the protec

tion that they can provide. This procedure is

furnished for use during off-road operation

only.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions may cause

interior water damage, stains or mildew:



Opening a door or lowering a window while the

top is wet may allow water to drip into the

vehicle's interior.



Careless handling and storage of the remov

able door frame(s) may damage the seals,

causing water to leak into the vehicle's inte

rior.



The door frame(s) must be positioned properly

to ensure sealing. Improper installation can

cause water to leak into the vehicle's interior.

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OOR

RAME

EMOVAL

NOTE:

The rear door frames must be removed first,

followed by the front door frames.
1. Using the provided #T40 Torx head driver and

ratchet, loosen the Torx head fasteners

located on the underside of each door hinge

(two per door), and remove the fasteners by

pulling downward.

Step One

NOTE:

The fasteners will not fall out once completely

loose, as they are held in place by design.

Step One

2. Lift the frame upward, removing it from the

vehicle.

Step Two

3. Store the fasteners in a secure location.
4. Repeat the procedure on the front door frame.

OOR

RAME

NSTALLATION

1. Install the front door frame first.
2. Ensure the windshield is in the “up” position.

Carefully place the front door frame in the

rubber seal at the top of the windshield, and

line up the holes for the Torx head fasteners

(two for each door).

WARNING!

Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with

the door and/or door frame(s) removed as you

will lose the protection that they can provide.

This procedure is furnished for use during

off-road operation only.

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3. Swing the frame bracket around the side of the

door frame, and insert the fasteners from

underneath. Tighten with the #T40 Torx head

driver until they are snug, being careful not to

cross-thread the fasteners or overtighten.

Refer to the following table for the appropriate

torque specifications for the door frame

fasteners.

Tighten Fasteners

4. Set the rear door frame pin into the hole on top

of the body side, just behind the rear door

opening.

5. Carefully position the top of the door frame

onto the rear belt rail and the rear of the front

door frame, making sure the rubber seals lay

flat. Ensure the seals are installed correctly to

avoid water leaks.

Step Five

6. Insert the fasteners from underneath. Tighten

with the #T40 Torx head driver until they are

snug, being careful not to cross-thread the

fasteners or overtighten. Refer to the previous

table for the appropriate torque specifications

for the door frame fasteners.

FOLDING WINDSHIELD

The fold-down windshield on your vehicle is a

structural element that can provide protection in

some accidents. The windshield also provides

protection against weather, road debris and

intrusion of small branches and other objects.

Target Torque

Specification

For Torx

Fasteners

Maximum

Minimum

44.2 in-lb

(5 N·m)

53.1 in-lb

(6 N·m)

35.4 in-lb

(4 N·m)

CAUTION!

Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. You can strip

the fasteners if they are overtightened.

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Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the

windshield down, as you lose the protection this

structural element provides.
If required for certain off-road uses, the windshield

can be folded down. However, the protection

afforded by the windshield is then lost. If you fold

down the windshield, drive slowly and cautiously. It

is recommended that the speed of the vehicle be

limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with low range

operation preferred if you are driving off-road with

the windshield folded down.
Raise the windshield as soon as the task that

required its removal is completed and before you

return to on-road driving. Both you and your

passengers should wear seat belts at all times,

on-road and off-road, regardless of whether the

windshield is raised or folded down.

OWERING

INDSHIELD

1. Before completing the steps below:



If your vehicle is equipped with a soft top,

the top MUST be lowered

page 87, and

the door frames must be removed

page 108 prior to lowering the wind

shield.



If your vehicle is equipped with a hard top,

the Freedom Panels MUST be removed

prior to lowering the windshield

page 100.

2. Manually remove the protective caps over the

windshield wiper hex bolts.

Step Two

3. Using the provided 15 mm socket, remove the

two hex bolts and remove the wiper arms.

4. Move to the inside of the vehicle and lower

both sun visors.

WARNING!

Carefully follow these warnings to help protect

against personal injury:



Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the

windshield down.



Do not drive your vehicle unless the wind

shield is securely fastened, either up or down.



Eye protection, such as goggles, should be

worn at all times when the windshield is down.



Be sure that you carefully follow the instruc

tions for raising the windshield. Make sure

that the folding windshield, windshield wipers,

side bars, and all associated hardware and

fasteners are correctly and tightly assembled

before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow

these instructions may prevent your vehicle

from providing you and your passengers’

protection in some accidents.



If you remove the doors, store them outside

the vehicle. In the event of an accident, a

loose door may cause personal injury.

WARNING!

CAUTION!

Failure to follow this step will cause damage to

the vehicle’s header seal.

1 — Hex Bolt Cover Installed
2 — Hex Bolt Cover Removed

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5. Using the provided #T40 Torx head driver,

remove the four Torx head fasteners located

along the interior of the windshield (two on

each side of the header trim).

Step Five

NOTE:

Store all of the mounting bolts in their original

threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping, or in

the fastener bin located below the rear seat.
6. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts

the tie-down bumpers (if equipped).

Step Six

7. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap

through the tie-down bumper on either side of

the hood and on the windshield frame. Tighten

the strap to secure the windshield in place.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)/Forward

Collision Warning (FCW) Sensor Protective

Cover — If Equipped

Your vehicle may be equipped with a protective

cover that is to be used whenever the windshield is

folded down in order to protect the ACC/FCW

sensor. To install the cover, follow the instructions

below:
1. Secure the top part of the cover so that it

hinges to the header.

2. Swing the cover down and push on it so that it

covers the opening.

1 — Outer Torx Fasteners
2 — Center Torx Fasteners

1 — Washer Nozzle
2 — Bumper
3 — Tie-Down

CAUTION!

Do Not Overtighten! Damage to the windshield

could result.

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3. Check to make sure the cover is secured

properly.

Protective Cover Installed

NOTE:

Be sure to remove the cover before returning the

windshield to the normal position. Store the cover

in the cargo area.
Cleaning Instructions
During windshield down applications, dust/dirt can

accumulate in the cover and block the camera

lens. Use a microfiber cloth to clean the camera

lens, module, and inside cover, being careful not to

damage or scratch the module.

AISING

INDSHIELD

1. Release the strap that secured the windshield

in the lowered position.

2. Raise the windshield.
3. Using the provided #T40 Torx head driver,

reinstall the four Torx head fasteners located

along the interior of the windshield (two on

each side of the header trim). Secure them

until they are snug, being careful not to

cross-thread the fasteners or overtighten.

Step Three

4. Reinstall the windshield wiper arms using the

provided 15 mm socket. First, align the tips of

the blade to the “T” mark in the glass. Then,

while holding the arm in that position, reinstall

the hex nut and tighten until snug. Be careful

not to overtighten. Repeat for the other arm.

5. Reinstall the protective caps over the wiper

arm hex bolts and push gently until they snap

into place.

Step Five

NOTE:

Make sure the windshield is raised prior to

installing the tops.

1 — Outer Torx Fasteners
2 — Center Torx Fasteners

1 — Hex Bolt Cover Installed
2 — Hex Bolt Cover Removed

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HOOD

PENING

OOD

Release both of the outside hood latches.
Raise the hood slightly, and place a hand

palm-side down in the center of the hood opening.

Locate the safety latch in the middle, and push the

latch to the right to open.

Place Hand In Hood Opening

Hood Latch Locations

Remove the support rod from the hood, and insert

it into the radiator crossmember.

NOTE:

You may have to push down slightly on the hood

before pushing the safety latch.

LOSING

OOD

To close the hood, remove the support rod from the

radiator crossmember, and install into the clip on

the hood. Lower the hood slowly. Secure both of

the hood latches.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving

your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it

could open when the vehicle is in motion and

block your vision. Failure to follow this warning

could result in serious injury or death.

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TAILGATE

PENING

Tailgate Release Handle

To open the tailgate, pull the release handle

located on the center of the tailgate and guide it to

the lowered position.
The tailgate is dampened to provide a slower, more

controlled lowering.

HREE

-P

OSITION

AILGATE

The vehicle’s tailgate can be set to three positions:

open, mid, or closed. The mid position can be used

to provide a loading surface for transporting sheet

goods.
To use the mid position, open the tailgate and

lower it to near mid position.

Tailgate In Mid Position

Secure the tailgate in this position by looping the

tailgate straps behind the circular retainer on both

sides.

Loop Tailgate Strap Behind Circular Retainer

Ensure the tailgate strap is properly seated behind

the circular retainer against the sides of the sheet

metal.

Correctly Seated Tailgate Strap

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Incorrectly Seated Tailgate Strap



When hauling cargo using the mid position and

the tailgate, you must support the load at two

forward locations:



At the top of the rear wheelhouse (1)



Between the wheelhouse and the

tailgate (2)

Chamfered Boards In Pickup Box

NOTE:

Failure to support the load at these two forward

locations could result in damage.



Three 2x4 boards are needed to provide support

at locations (1) and (2). Each board will need to

be cut to fit inside the pickup box.



The support at location (1) should be seated in

the dedicated formation on top of the wheel

houses.



The support at location (2) should use the

remaining two 2x4s. Stack the boards and place

them into the formation in the side wall of the

pickup box. The corners of the bottom board will

need to be chamfered to fit.

NOTE:



All cargo transported in the pickup box must

be secured.



The maximum payload for the mid position

is 300 lb (136 kg).

LOSING

To close the tailgate, lift upward until both sides

latch into place.

NOTE:



If the Tonneau Cover is installed, make sure the

Tonneau Cover is fully closed before closing the

tailgate.



Due to the presence of the Center

High-Mounted Stop Lamp, removal of the tail

gate is not recommended.

1 — Support Location 1
2 — Support Location 2

CAUTION!

After closing, pull back on the tailgate firmly to

ensure it is securely latched. Failure to securely

latch the tailgate could result in damage to the

vehicle or cargo.

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BED RAIL TIE DOWN SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED

The Bed Rail Tie Down system allows you to

properly secure cargo in the truck bed.

Bed Rail Tie Down Locations

There are two adjustable utility rail cleats on each

side of the bed that can be used to assist in

securing cargo.

Adjustable Cleat Assembly

Each utility rail cleat must be tightened down in

one of the detents along either utility rail in order to

keep cargo properly secured.
To move the utility rail cleat to any position on the

utility rail, turn the cleat retainer nut

counterclockwise several times. Then, pull out on

the utility rail cleat and slide it to the detent

nearest the desired location. Make sure the utility

rail cleat is seated in the detent, and tighten the

nut.

To remove the utility rail cleats from the side utility

rails, slide the cleat to the rectangular cutout

located at the end of the rail toward the front of the

vehicle.
To remove the utility rail cleat from the front utility

rail, slide the cleat to the rectangular cutout

located on the left side of the rail.

TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED

The Tonneau Cover can be installed on the truck

bed to keep cargo out of view, and protect from

inclement weather.
The Tonneau Cover consists of the following

features:



Easy roll up cover



Tonneau fore/aft locator



Crossbar inside bed locator



Rear latches



Stowage straps

NOTE:

The Tonneau Cover can be rolled up and secured

at the front of the truck bed without removing it

completely.

CAUTION!

The maximum load per cleat should not exceed

250 lb (113 kg) and the angle of the load on

each cleat should not exceed 45 degrees above

horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail

may occur.

1 — Utility Rail Detent
2 — Cleat Retainer Nut
3 — Utility Rail Cleat

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ONNEAU

OVER

NSTALLATION

To install the Tonneau Cover, proceed as follows:
1. Position the rolled up Tonneau Cover on the

truck bed and align it to the two fastener

locations at the front of the bed.

Fastener Locations

2. Using a #T50 Torx head driver, secure the

fasteners to the bed.

3. Lower the tailgate to the fully open position

before unrolling the Tonneau Cover.

4. Release the stowage straps used to secure the

Tonneau Cover in the rolled up position.

Release Stowage Strap

5. Roll the Tonneau Cover rearward toward the

back of the truck bed.

Roll Tonneau Cover Rearward

6. Position both Tonneau Cover latches over the

locking mechanisms (one on each side of the

truck bed), making sure the plastic retainer is

correctly seated in the forward part of the

latch.

Correctly Seated Retainer

Incorrectly Seated Retainer

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7. Once the rear Tonneau Cover bar is positioned

over the locking mechanism, grab the back of

the Tonneau Cover and push downward on the

center to engage the locking mechanisms.

Make sure an audible “click” from both sides

of the Tonneau Cover are heard to confirm that

the latch is completely engaged.

Push Downward To Lock

NOTE:

If desired, the Tonneau Cover can be left in this

position (rear panel folded forward) while the

tailgate is closed, or the tailgate can be raised to

the mid-position

page 115.

Tonneau Cover With Tailgate In Mid-Position

8. Fold the rear panel down; the tailgate can now

be raised and secured in place.

NOTE:

If not leaving the tailgate in the mid-position, the

Tonneau Cover must be closed completely prior to

fully closing the tailgate.

ONNEAU

OVER

EMOVAL

To remove the Tonneau Cover, proceed as follows:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Fold the rear panel of the Tonneau Cover

forward to reveal the red release straps.

Release Strap Location

3. Pull one of the red release straps to release

the Tonneau Cover latch.

NOTE:

Pulling either strap will release the latches to roll

the Tonneau Cover up; there is no need to pull both

at the same time.

CAUTION!

Do not sit on the Tonneau Cover; damage to the

cover and/or cargo will occur.

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4. Roll the Tonneau Cover forward, starting with

the rear bar and continue to roll toward the

front of the truck bed.

Roll Tonneau Cover Forward

5. Using the stowage straps, secure the Tonneau

Cover in the rolled up position.

Secured Tonneau Cover

6. Using a #T50 Torx head driver, remove the two

fasteners securing the Tonneau Cover to the

front of the truck bed.

Fastener Locations

7. Utilizing two people, lift the Tonneau Cover up

and away from the truck bed.

NOTE:

Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been completely

rolled up, and straps are secure, before removing.
8. Store in a safe location.

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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE:

Roof rack applications are for Hard Top models

ONLY.
The Roof Luggage Rack is designed to allow for

carrying an additional cargo load on a Hard Top

Vehicle. The load carried on the roof, when

equipped with a luggage rack, must not exceed

100 lb (45 kg), this includes the weight of the

crossbars, and it should be uniformly distributed

over the cargo area.
Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo

is placed on the roof rack. Check the straps

frequently to be sure that the load remains

securely attached.

NOTE:

Crossbars can be purchased at an authorized

dealer through Mopar® parts.
External racks do not increase the total load

carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the

total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle,

plus the load on the luggage rack, do not exceed

the maximum vehicle load capacity.

WARNING!

Cargo must be securely tied down before driving

your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off

the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting

in personal injury or property damage. Follow

the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on

your roof rack.

CAUTION!



To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle,

do not exceed the maximum roof rack load

capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as

evenly as possible and secure the load appro

priately.



Long loads, which extend over the windshield,

should be secured to both the front and rear of

the vehicle.



Place a blanket or other protection between

the surface of the roof and the load.



Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners

carefully when carrying large or heavy loads

on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural

causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden

upward lift. It is recommended to not carry

large flat loads, such as wood panels or surf

boards, which may result in damage to the

cargo or your vehicle.



Load should always be secured to crossbars

first, with tie down loops used as additional

securing points if needed. Tie loops are

intended as supplementary tie down points

only. Do not use ratcheting mechanisms with

the tie loops. Check the straps frequently to be

sure that the load remains securely attached.

CAUTION!

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