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Jeep Gladiator 2021 - Installing the Soft Top

Jeep Gladiator 2021
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 89
INSTALLING THE SOFT TOP
NOTE:
If installing the soft top immediately after
re
moving 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
v
ehicle. Secure the belt rail using the six
fasteners with the provided #T50
Torx
he
ad driver and ratchet. Refer to the table
below for recommended torque specifi
-
cations.
Step One
2. Install the door frames. Start with both front
d
oors, followed by both rear doors. Apply
the appropriate torque specifications for
the door frame Torx head fasteners
Ú page 97.
3. Unsnap and remove the storage bag. This
b
ag should be discarded. It was intended as
a protective cover for shipping only.
4. Ensure the top is secured with the provided
h
ook-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
Torque
Sp
ecification
For Torx
Fastener
Maximum Minimum
119.5 in-lb
(1
3.5 N·m)
150.5 in-lb
(1 7.0 m)
106.2 in-lb
(1 2.0 N·m)
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to
the retainers will occur.
1 — Rear Fasteners
2 — Corner Fasteners
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in
damage to the soft top or vehicle.
2

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