Raising The Windshield; Hood; Opening The Hood - Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual

92 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

RAISING THE WINDSHIELD

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 inte-
rior 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
1 — Outer Torx Fasteners
2 — Center Torx Fasteners
4. Reinstall the windshield wiper arms using the pro-
vided 15 mm socket. First, align the tips of the
blade to the "T" mark in the glass. Then, while hold-
ing 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
1 — Hex Bolt Cover Installed
2 — Hex Bolt Cover Removed
NOTE:
Make sure the windshield is raised prior to installing
the tops.

HOOD

OPENING THE HOOD

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.