Door Frame Installation - Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual

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.
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.

DOOR FRAME INSTALLATION

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).
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
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Target Torque
Specification
Maximum
For Torx
Fasteners
44.2 in-lb 53.1 in-lb
(5 N·m) (6 N·m)
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. You can strip the
fasteners if they are overtightened.
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 lie flat. Ensure the
seals are installed correctly to avoid water leaks.
Step Five
89
Minimum
2
35.4 in-lb
(4 N·m)