Installing The Hard Top; Sunrider® For Hard Top; If Equipped - Jeep GLADIATOR 2023 Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
 The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicle's interior.
 The hard top assembly must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicle's interior.
 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.
Ú page 107.
 Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame and
body, 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.
I T H T
NSTALLING HE ARD OP
If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they
must be removed prior to installation of the hard top
page 96.
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To install the hard top, place the hard top on the vehicle
while making sure that the top is sitting flush with the body
at the sides and across the back. Then follow the removal
steps in reverse order.
NOTE:
 Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if
necessary.
 Install the hard top using the same steps for removal in
reverse order.
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.
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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WARNING!
Do not open or close the Sunrider® top while driving.
Operating the top while driving could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning
may result in serious injury or death.
The Sunrider® soft top can be used in place of the Hard
Top Freedom Panels for quick and easy opening of the
area above the driver and front passenger seats.
Sunrider® For Hard Top
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