Installing The Soft Top - Jeep Gladiator 2021 Owner's Manual

I T S T
NSTALLING HE OFT OP
NOTE:
If installing the soft top immediately after
removing the hard top, ensure the wire harness
is stored properly, and not tucked under the belt
rail Ú page 94.
1. 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 specifi-
cations.
Torque
Specification
Maximum
For Torx
Fastener
119.5 in-lb 150.5 in-lb
(13.5 N·m) (17.0 N·m)
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to
the retainers will occur.
1 — Rear Fasteners
2 — Corner Fasteners
2. Install the door frames. Start with both front
doors, followed by both rear doors. Apply
Minimum
the appropriate torque specifications for
the door frame Torx head fasteners
106.2 in-lb Ú page 97.
(12.0 N·m)
Failure to follow the next steps could result in
damage to the soft top or vehicle.
Step One
CAUTION!
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
3. Unsnap and remove the storage bag. This
bag should be discarded. It was intended as
a protective cover for shipping only.
4. Ensure the top is secured with the provided
hook-and-loop fasteners, then lift the soft
top onto the rear of the cab. Line up the
locater pins (one on each side of the soft
top) with the rear door frames.
Step Four
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