Rear Door Removal - Jeep GLADIATOR 2020 Owner's Manual

7. With the door in the open position, remove
the check bolt from the door check
attachment on the bodyside (using a
#T40 Torx head driver).
NOTE:
Keep the check arm in the extended position for
easier re-installation.
Door Check
8. With the door open, lift the door with the
help of another person, to clear the hinge
pins from their hinges and remove the door.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous
steps in the reverse order.
NOTE:
The upper hinge has a longer pin, which can be
used to assist in guiding the door into place
when reinstalling. When reinstalling the door
check arm attachment bolt, bolt torque should
be between 11.76 ft·lb / 16 N· m and 27.9 ft· l b /
38 N·m.
R D R
EAR OOR EMOVAL
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with
the doors removed as you will lose the
protection they can provide. This procedure is
furnished for use during off-road operation
only.
Door Removal Warning Label
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
All occupants must wear seat belts during

off-road operation with doors removed.
Refer to "Off-Road Driving Tips" in "Starting
And Operating" for further information.
Do not store detached doors inside of the

vehicle, as they may cause personal injury
in the event of an accident.
Assistance to remove doors may by

required due to the weight of the door to
avoid personal injury.
CAUTION!
Hinge pins can break if overtightened during

door reinstall (Max Torque: 5.88 ft·lb / 8 N·m).
Refer to "Off-Road Driving Tips" in "Starting
And Operating" for further information.
Do not over-tighten Torx fasteners. Damage

to the vehicle's parts will occur.
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