Installing The Hard Top - Jeep Gladiator 2020 Owner's Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
• The hard top is not designed to carry any additional
loads, such as after-market roof racks, spare tires,
building materials, hunting or camping supplies, etc.
For optional Mopar accessory roof racks, refer to "Roof
Luggage Rack" in "Getting To Know Your Vehicle."
• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been either
fully attached to the windshield frame and bodyside, 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.

Installing The Hard Top

NOTE:
If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they
must be removed prior to installation of the hard top. Refer
to "Door Frame" in this section for removal procedures.
1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if
necessary.
2. Install the hard top using the same steps for removal in
reverse order.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
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.
3. Make sure that the hard top is sitting flush with the body
at the sides and across the back.
NOTE:
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!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to the
retainers will occur.
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