Installing The Soft Top - Jeep Gladiator 2020 Owner's Manual

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92 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Installing The Soft Top

NOTE:
• The following procedures are for first time set up only. For
future soft top procedures, refer to "Soft Top — If
Equipped" in this section.
• A visual instruction sheet is also included with the vehicle
that details the procedure below.
1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard top
removal:
• Right and left side door frames
• Rear belt rail
• Eight door frame attachment Torx head fasteners
• Right and left side quarter panel cover assemblies
• Rear window
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to "Removing The Hard Top"
in this section.
3. Install the belt rail on the rear of the vehicle. Secure the
belt rail using the six fasteners with the provided
#T50 Torx head driver and ratchet. Refer to the table
below for recommended torque specifications.
Torque
Specification For
Maximum
Torx Fastener
119.5 in-lbs
150.5 in-lbs
13.5 N·m
17.0 N·m
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to the
retainers will occur.
Belt Rail Fasteners
1 — Rear Fasteners
2 — Corner Fasteners
Minimum
106.2 in-lbs
12.0 N·m

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