GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 97
The Torx head fasteners that attach the hard
top to the body should be torqued to 155 in-lb
+/
- 22 in-lb (17.5 N·m +/- 2.5 N·m) using the
pr
ovided #T50 Torx head driver and ratchet.
DOOR FRAME — IF EQUIPPED WITH A SOFT
TOP
DOOR FRAME REMOVAL
NOTE:
The rear door frames must be removed first,
fo
llowed by the front door frames.
1. Using the provided #T40 Torx head driver
an
d ratchet, loosen the Torx head
fasteners located on the underside of each
door hinge (two per door), and remove the
fasteners by pulling downward.
Step One
NOTE:
The fasteners will not fall out once completely
l
o
ose, as they are held in place by design.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to
the retainers will occur.
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads
with the door frame(s) removed as you will
lose the protection that they can provide.
This procedure is furnished for use during
off-road operation only.
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads
with the doors removed as you will lose the
protection that they can provide. This
procedure is furnished for use during
off-road operation only.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause
interior water damage, stains or mildew:
Opening a door or lowering a window while
the top is wet may allow water to drip into
the vehicle's interior.
Careless handling and storage of the
removable door frame(s) may damage the
seals, causing water to leak into the
vehicle's interior.
The door frame(s) must be positioned prop-
erly to ensure sealing. Improper installation
ca
n cause water to leak into the vehicle's
interior.
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