2023 JEEP GLADIATOR lift

92GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
7. Tuck the rear window under the soft top fabric and press firmly.

Step Seven

8. Engage the rear window retainers in the lower right and left corners.
REMOVING THE SOFT TOP
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1. Fully lower the soft top to the Sunrider® position

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page 83.
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
Úpage 104. 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

CAUTION!
Quarter panel cover assemblies and rear
window must be either all in or all out.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in
damage to the soft top or vehicle.
1 — Corner Fasteners
2 — Rear Fasteners

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INSTALLING THE SOFT TOP
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
Úpage 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 following table for
recommended torque specifications.
Step One

2. Install the door frames. Start with both front doors, followed by both rear doors. Apply the
appropriate torque specifications for the door
frame Torx head fasteners Ú page 104.3. Unsnap and remove the storage bag. This bag
should be discarded. It was intended as a
protective cover for shipping only.
4. Ensure the top is secured with the provided hook-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
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.
1 — Corner Fasteners
2 — Rear Fasteners
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in
damage to the soft top or vehicle.
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5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the other side of the vehicle.
NOTE:The recommended torque specification for the
front and rear door rail attachment bolts is 8.8 ft-lb
(12 N·m).
6. Attach the rear clamp at the rear center of the Sunrider® top using the two provided rear
clamp attachment bolts. Tighten with #40 Torx
head driver until snug.

Rear Clamp Location

NOTE:The recommended torque specification for the rear
clamp attachment bolts is 3.7 ft-lb (5 N·m). 7. From inside the vehicle, lift and pull the
Sunrider® top forward using the integrated
handle on the front header of the top.
Manually guide the top into the closed
position.

Push Sunrider® Top Forward
8. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle on the
header latch downward to engage the hook
into its receiver. Pull the handle back upward
while squeezing the hook, locking the latch
into place. Repeat on the other side.

Engage Both Header Latches

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To Open The Sunrider® Top
To open the Sunrider® top, proceed as follows:

1. Fold both sun visors forward against the windshield.

2. Release the header latches from the crossbar by pulling the handle downward. Make sure
the hook is disengaged from its receiver.

Release Both Header Latches
3. From the front of the Sunrider® top, lift and
push the top rearward to the Sunrider®
position.

Sunrider® Position
4. Secure the top by using the two hook-and-loop
fasteners provided with the Sunrider® kit, and
wrap one around the side rails on each side of
the Sunrider® top to hold it in place.

Hook-And-Loop Fastener Placement

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DOOR FRAME — IF EQUIPPED WITH A SOFT
TOP DOOR FRAME REMOVAL
NOTE:The rear door frames must be removed first,
followed by the front door frames.

1. Using the provided #T40 Torx head driver and
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
loose, as they are held in place by design.
Step One

2. Lift the frame upward, removing it from the vehicle.

Step Two

3. Store the fasteners in a secure location.
4. Repeat the procedure on the front door frame.
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.
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 remov -
able door frame(s) may damage the seals,
causing water to leak into the vehicle's inte -
rior.
The door frame(s) must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Improper installation can
cause water to leak into the vehicle's interior.

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5. Reinstall the protective caps over the wiper arm hex bolts and push gently until they snap
into place.

Step Five

NOTE:Make sure the windshield is raised prior to
installing the tops.
HOOD
OPENING THE HOOD
Release both of the outside hood latches.
Hood Latch Locations

Raise the hood slightly, and place a hand
palm-side down in the center of the hood opening.
Locate the safety latch in the middle, and push the
latch to the right to open.

Place Hand In Hood Opening
Remove the support rod from the hood, and insert
it into the radiator crossmember.
NOTE:
Vehicle must be at a stop and the gear selector
must be in PARK.
You may have to push down slightly on the hood
before pushing the safety latch.
While lifting the hood, use both hands.
Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper
arms are not in motion and not in the lifted posi
-
tion.
CLOSING THE HOOD
To close the hood, remove the support rod from the
radiator crossmember, and install into the clip on
the hood. Lower the hood slowly. Secure both of
the hood latches.
1 — Hex Bolt Cover Installed
2 — Hex Bolt Cover Removed
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
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Chamfered Boards In Pickup Box

NOTE:Failure to support the load at these two forward
locations could result in damage.
Three 2x4 boards are needed to provide support at
locations (1) and (2). Each board will need to be cut
to fit inside the pickup box.
The support at location (1) should be seated in the
dedicated formation on top of the wheelhouses.
The support at location (2) should use the
remaining two 2x4s. Stack the boards and place
them into the formation in the side wall of the
pickup box. The corners of the bottom board will
need to be chamfered to fit.
NOTE:
All cargo transported in the pickup box must be
secured.
The maximum payload for the mid position is
300 lb (136 kg).
CLOSING
To close the tailgate, lift upward until both sides
latch into place.
NOTE:
If the Tonneau Cover is installed, make sure the
Tonneau Cover is fully closed before closing the
tailgate.
Due to the presence of the Center
High-Mounted Stop Lamp, removal of the tail -
gate is not recommended.
BED RAIL TIE DOWN SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
The Bed Rail Tie Down system allows you to
properly secure cargo in the truck bed.

Bed Rail Tie Down Locations

1 — Support Location 1
2 — Support Location 2
CAUTION!
After closing, pull back on the tailgate firmly to
ensure it is securely latched. Failure to securely
latch the tailgate could result in damage to the
vehicle or cargo.
CAUTION!
The maximum load per cleat should not exceed
250 lb (113 kg) and the angle of the load on
each cleat should not exceed 45 degrees above
horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail
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6. Using a #T50 Torx head driver, remove the two fasteners securing the Tonneau Cover to the
front of the truck bed.

Fastener Locations

7. Utilizing two people, lift the Tonneau Cover up and away from the truck bed.
NOTE:Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been completely
rolled up, and straps are secure, before removing.
8. Store in a safe location.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:Roof rack applications are for Hard Top models
ONLY. The Roof Luggage Rack is designed to allow for
carrying an additional cargo load on vehicles
equipped with a Hard Top. The load carried on the
roof, when equipped with a luggage rack, must not
exceed 100 lb (45 kg), this includes the weight of
the crossbars, and it should be uniformly
distributed over the cargo area.
Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo
is placed on the roof rack. Check the straps
frequently to be sure that the load remains
securely attached.
NOTE:Crossbars can be purchased at an authorized
dealer through Mopar® parts.
External racks do not increase the total load
carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the
total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle,
plus the load on the luggage rack, do not exceed
the maximum vehicle load capacity.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off
the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting
in personal injury or property damage. Follow
the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on
your roof rack.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle,
do not exceed the maximum roof rack load
capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load appro
-
priately.
Long loads, which extend over the windshield,
should be secured to both the front and rear of
the vehicle.
Place a blanket or other protection between
the surface of the roof and the load.
Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners
carefully when carrying large or heavy loads
on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural
causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden
upward lift. It is recommended to not carry
large flat loads, such as wood panels or surf -
boards, which may result in damage to the
cargo or your vehicle.
Load should always be secured to crossbars
first, with tie down loops used as additional
securing points if needed. Tie loops are
intended as supplementary tie down points
only. Do not use ratcheting mechanisms with
the tie loops. Check the straps frequently to be
sure that the load remains securely attached.
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