Installing The Soft Top- Page 95

2021 Jeep Gladiator Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
STARTING AND OPERATING
MULTIMEDIA
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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2. Using the provided #T50 Torx head driver 

and ratchet, unscrew the two Torx head 

fasteners on the inside of each top 

mechanism.

Step Two

3. Utilizing two people, lift the soft top up and 

away from the vehicle, careful to avoid the 

vehicle’s sport bar and trim. Store the soft 

top in a safe, clean, and dry location.

4. Remove the door frames. The rear door 

frames must be removed before the front 

door frames  

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page 101.

5. Using the provided #T50 Torx head driver 

and ratchet, unscrew the six Torx head 

fasteners on both rear corners and the back 

of the cab, then remove the belt rail.

NOTE:

Folding down the rear seats is recommended to 

provide easier access to the fasteners.

Step Five

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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  

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page 98.

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

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cations.

1 — Rear Fasteners
2 — Corner Fasteners

Torque 

Specification 

For Torx 

Fastener

Maximum

Minimum

119.5 in-lb 

(13.5 N·m)

150.5 in-lb 

(17.0 N·m)

106.2 in-lb 

(12.0 N·m)

CAUTION!

Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to 

the retainers will occur.

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  • 2. Using the provided #T50 Torx head driver and ratchet, unscrew the two Torx head fasteners on the inside of each top mechanism.
  • 3. Utilizing two people, lift the soft top up and away from the vehicle, careful to avoid the vehicle’s sport bar and trim.
  • 4. Remove the door frames.
  • 1. 5.
  • 98. 1.
  • 19.5 in-lb (13.
  • 17.0 N·m) 106.
  • 12.0 N·m) CAUTION! Do not overtighten Torx fasteners.

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