Tonneau Cover Removal; Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped - Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
If not leaving the tailgate in the mid-position, the
Tonneau Cover must be closed completely prior to
fully closing the tailgate.
CAUTION!
Do not sit on the Tonneau Cover; damage to the cover
and/or cargo will occur.

TONNEAU COVER REMOVAL

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 Ton-
neau 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.
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 fas-
teners securing the Tonneau Cover to the front of
the truck bed.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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.
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 dis-
tributed 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.
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