Jeep GLADIATOR 2023 Owner's Manual page 29

5. Push and hold down the black security tab under the
wiring harness, and lift the harness lever into the
open position.
Open Wiring Harness
1 — Wiring Harness Lever (Open Position)
2 — Black Security Tab
6. With the wiring harness open, pull straight downward
on the wiring connector to unplug. Store the wiring
connector in the lower door basket.
7. With the door in the open position, remove the check
screw from the door check attachment on the body
side (using a #T40 Torx head driver).
NOTE:
Keep the check arm in the extended position for easier
reinstallation. See note below if the check arm gets
pushed into the door while the door is off.
Door Check Arm
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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To Install The Front Doors
1. Locate the upper and lower hinge pins on the door,
and lower them into the body hinges on the vehicle.
NOTE:
The upper hinge pin is longer, which can be used to assist
in guiding the door into place during installation.
Hinge Pin Locations
2. With the door in the open position, align the door
check bracket with the hole on the body. Insert the
check screw and tighten using a #40 Torx head driver
to 19.9 ft· lb (27.0 N·m).
3. Insert the upper and lower hinge pin screws into the
body hinges. Tighten the screws using a #T50 Torx
head driver to 3.8 ft· lb / 5.2 N·m.
NOTE:
If the check arm is stuck inside the door, follow these
instructions to install the check arm.
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