Front Door Removal - Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual

28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
F D R
RONT 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. Failure to follow this warning
can result in death or serious personal injury.
Door Removal Warning Label
WARNING!
 All occupants must wear seat belts during off-road
operation with doors removed. For off-road driving
tips, see page 121.
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 Do not store detached doors inside of the vehicle, as
they may cause personal injury in the event of an
accident.
NOTE:
 Doors are heavy; use caution when removing them.
 Hinge pin can break if overtightened during door rein-
stall (Max Torque: 7.5 ft· lb / 10 N·m). For off-road
driving tips, see page 121.
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 When front doors are removed, the message "Blind
Spot Alert Temporarily Unavailable" will display in the
instrument cluster display. Power Mirrors and Power
Door Locks will also be unavailable.
Outside rearview mirrors are mounted on the doors. If you
choose to remove the doors, see an authorized dealer for
a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror. Law requires
outside mirrors on vehicles for on-road use.
To remove the front doors, proceed as follows:
1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.
2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and
lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE:
The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in the rear
cargo tray located under the rear load floor.
Hinge Pin Screw
3. Remove the plastic wiring access door under the
instrument panel by sliding the plastic panel along
the door frame toward the seats until the tabs are
detached.