Hard Top Front Panel(S) Removal - Jeep GLADIATOR 2020 Owner's Manual

76 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. You can
strip the fasteners if they are overtightened.
Step Five
6. Before driving the vehicle with the top in the
Sunrider® position, ensure the top is
secured with the provided hook-and-loop
fasteners. For instructions on how to raise
the soft top, refer to "Raising The Soft Top"
in this section.
Step Six
H T F P (
ARD OP RONT ANEL
CAUTION!
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. For infor-
mation on optional Mopar accessory roof
racks, refer to "Roof Luggage Rack" in this
section.
Do not move your vehicle until the top has

been either fully attached to the front
header, sport bar, and body side, or fully
removed.
Failure to follow these cautions may cause
interior water damage, stains or mildew:
It is recommended that the top be free of

water prior to panel removal. Removing the
top, opening a door, or lowering a window
while the top is wet may allow water to drip
into the vehicle's interior.
The hard top assembly must be positioned

properly to ensure sealing. Improper instal-
) R
S EMOVAL
lation can cause water to leak into the
vehicle's interior.
Careless handling and storage of the

removable roof panels may damage the
seals, causing water to leak into the
vehicle's interior.
The front panel(s) must be positioned prop-

erly to ensure sealing. Improper installation
can cause water to leak into the vehicle's
interior.
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CAUTION! (Continued)