(5) Pull the front fender extension panel outward
(Fig. 54) and remove the extension panel (with step
pad and spacer) from the side step (Fig. 54).
(6) Remove the retaining nuts and upper retaining
bracket from the rocker panel (Fig. 53).
(7) If necessary, separate and remove the step pad
and spacer from the extension panel (Fig. 53).
The fender/quarter and rocker extension
panel support brackets also support the fender/
quarter extension panel. Before either bracket
can be removed, the applicable extension panel
must first be separated from the bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the fender/quarter and
rocker extension panel support bracket(s) (Fig. 53),and attach it to the applicable extension panel(s). If
necessary, refer to the installation procedure(s).
(2) Install the upper retainer bracket and the re-
taining nuts (Fig. 52). Tighten the nuts to 6 Nzm (53
in-lbs) torque.
(3) If removed, install the spacer and step pad on
the extension panel (Fig. 53).
(4) Position the extension panel (with step pad and
spacer) on the side step (Fig. 54).
(5) Install the push pins in the support brackets
(Fig. 53).
(6) Install the step pad, extension panel and spacer
retaining nuts at the bottom of the side step (Fig.
53). Tighten the nuts to 6 Nzm (53 in-lbs) torque.
(7) If applicable, remove the support and lower the
vehicle.
REAR QUARTER EXTENSION PANELÐYJ
RENEGADE VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) For convenience, lift the vehicle to a comfort-
able height on a hoist. Support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the rear bumper fascia. If necessary,
refer to the removal procedure.
(3) Loosen the fascia support bracket.
(4) Remove the retaining bolts and the support
brackets from the quarter panel (Fig. 55).
(5) Remove the screws that attach the extension
panel to the wheelhouse lower, rear support brackets
(Fig. 56).
(6) Remove the push pins that attach the extension
panel to the quarter panel at the rear of the vehicle
(Fig. 57).
(7) Remove the extension panel from the quarter
panel and the support brackets (Fig. 55).
The quarter and rocker extension panel sup-
port bracket (Fig. 58) also supports the rocker
extension panel. Before the bracket can be re-
Fig. 55 Upper Retainer Bracket Removal/Installation
Fig. 53 Rocker Extension PanelÐExploded View
Fig. 54 Rocker Extension Panel Removal/Installation
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(2) Remove the retaining screws and bolts, and re-
move the side bars from the windshield frame and
the sport bar (Figs. 119 and 120).
(3) Carefully lift the sport bar upward (Fig. 119)
and remove it from the vehicle.
(4) If necessary, remove the pads and covers from
the sport bar (Figs. 119 and 120)
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the base plate contact surface areas on
the floor and wheelhouse panels.
(2) Apply epoxy chromate primer to the attaching
screw hole edges for protection against corrosion.
(3) Position the sport bar base plates on the floor
and wheelhouse panels with the screw holes aligned
(Fig. 119).To prevent water seepage, apply 3M Drip-
Chek Sealant (or an equivalent product) to the
underside of all the screw heads before instal-
lation.
(4) Apply sealant to the underside of each base
plate attaching screw head. Install and tighten the
screws securely (Fig. 119).
(5) Position the side bars at the windshield frame
and at the sport bar (Fig. 119). Install screws and
bolts in the windshield frame and the sport bar (Fig.
120). Tighten the screws securely.
EXTERNAL SPARE/WHEEL TIRE CARRIER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the spare tire and wheel from the
wheel bracket (Fig. 121).
(2) Remove the screws that attach the wheel
bracket to the tailgate (Fig. 121).
(3) Remove the bracket and the gaskets from the
tailgate (Fig. 121).
(4) Remove the screws that attach the stop bracket
to the rear panel and the bumpers to the tailgate
(Fig. 121).
(5) Remove the stop bracket and the bumpers from
the vehicle (Fig. 121).
(6) Clean the contact surface areas on the tailgate
and the rear panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the stop bracket and the bumpers on
the vehicle (Fig. 121) and install screws. Tighten the
screws to 11 Nzm (95 in-lbs) torque.
(2) Position the gaskets and the wheel bracket on
the tailgate and install the attaching screws (Fig.
121). Tighten the screws to 23 Nzm (204 in-lbs)
torque.
(3) Install the spare tire and wheel on the wheel
bracket (Fig. 121). Tighten the wheel lug nuts and
the nut lock to 68 Nzm (50 ft-lbs) torque.
Fig. 119 Sport Bar
Fig. 120 Sport Bar-To-Side Bar Bolt
Fig. 121 External Spare Tire/Wheel Carrier
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