2023 JEEP WRANGLER torque

34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Lower Door Adjustment
If the door does not latch properly after installation, if
there is interference between the panels, or if a
non-uniform gap around the door is observed when the
door is closed (example: door position appears to be low
and too far rearward), the position of the door on its hinges
may need to be adjusted. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Loosen (do not remove) the four bolts on the door
hinges using the provided #T50 Torx head driver.

Hinge Bolt Locations

NOTE:Do not adjust the body mounted hinges, or any part of the
door latch, as modifications to these parts will affect
installation of the full door.
2. With the bolts loose, the door can be moved forward by pushing the door handle toward the front of the
vehicle, and/or upward by grabbing the door handle
and lifting towards the roof.
3. Once the gaps between the door and vehicle body are uniform around the entire door, tighten the door
hinge bolts to 20.3 ft· lb / 27.5 N·m (Max Torque:
27.3 ft· lb / 37 N·m).
Upper Door Adjustment
After installation of the half-doors, if water leaks or wind
noise is observed, the seal of the upper half-door to the
door opening may need to be adjusted.
To determine if the upper half-door needs to be adjusted,
proceed as follows:

1. Determine which door is affected.

2. Open the affected door and hold a dollar-size piece of paper along the top of the door opening against the
vehicle near where the leak/noise was observed.
Make sure half of the paper is above the area where
the door seal contacts the door opening, while the
other half is below. 3. Close the door on the paper, then pull the paper
upward. If the paper moves with little to no effort, the
upper half-door will need to be adjusted in that area
to increase seal compression.

Performing A Paper Test

There is another optional test that can be performed using
a flashlight and the help of another person.
One person should be inside the vehicle, and move the
flashlight around the periphery of the door seal, shining
outward. The other person should stand outside of the
vehicle and check for light passing by the seal. If light is
seen through the seal area, the door will need to be
adjusted.
CAUTION!
Upon first installation of the half-doors, slowly close
each door to check for body contact. Improper setting of
the door hinges can cause extreme non-uniform
conditions, and result in damage to the body around
the door.

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4. Pull the release lever on top of the rail rearward to
release the side link from the track.

Step Four
Step Four

5. Repeat on the opposite side.
6. Utilizing two people, lift the soft top up and away from the vehicle, careful to avoid the vehicle’s sport bar,
trim, and tire carrier. Store the soft top in a safe,
clean, and dry location.

Step Six

7. Using the provided #50 Torx head driver and ratchet, unscrew the Torx screw on both rear corners of the
vehicle, removing the retainers.

Step Seven

INSTALLING THE SOFT TOP

1. If currently installed, remove the hard top
Ú
page 87.

2. Install the door rails, starting with the front, followed by the rear on each side. For instructions and
appropriate torque specifications for the door rail
Torx screws
Úpage 96.
3. Install the rear retainers on each side of the rear of the vehicle using the provided #50 Torx head driver
and ratchet. Refer to the following table for
recommended torque specifications.

Step Three

CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx screws. Damage to the
retainers will occur.
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4. Making sure the lift assist mechanism is in the “lock”
position, lift the soft top into the rear of the vehicle
with the side links pointing toward the front. Lower
the lift assist mechanisms onto its retainers on both
sides (on the inside of the sport bar).

Step Four Step Four

5. Using the provided #40 Torx head driver and ratchet,
tighten the Torx screws by turning them clockwise.
Secure them until they are snug (refer to the following
table for recommended torque specifications), being
careful not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.
Repeat on the opposite side.

Step Five

Torque
Specification For Torx Screw Maximum Minimum
119.5 in-lb 150.5 in-lb 106.2 in-lb 13.5 N·m 17.0 N·m 12.0 N·m
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in damage
to the Soft Top or vehicle.
1 — Lock Position
2 — Torx Head Screw
3 — Torx Head Screw
Torque
Specification For Torx Screws Maximum Minimum
119.5 in-lb 150.5 in-lb 106.2 in-lb 13.5 N·m 17.0 N·m 12.0 N·m
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws
if they are overtightened.

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Step Eleven

12. Lower the rear window, and close the swing gate.
13. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place the hard
top on a soft surface to prevent damage.
INSTALLING THE HARD TOP
If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they
must be removed prior to installation of the hard top. For
removal procedures, see
Úpage 95. To install the hard top, place the hard top on the vehicle
while making sure that the top is sitting flush with the body
at the sides and check to ensure that there is a uniform
gap between the lift glass and hard top. Then follow the
removal steps in reverse order.
NOTE:

Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if
necessary.
 The Torx fasteners that attach the hard top to the body
should be torqued as follows using the provided
#50 Torx head driver and ratchet:
 Hard top to B-pillar: 119 in-lb +/- 23 in-lb
(13.5 N·m +/- 2.7 N·m)
 Hard top to J-rail: 154 in-lb +/- 30 in-lb
(17.5 N·m +/- 3.5 N·m)
SUNRIDER® FOR HARD TOP
The Sunrider® soft top can be used in place of the Hard
Top Freedom Panels for quick and easy opening of the
area above the driver and front passenger seats.

Sunrider® For Hard Top

To install the Sunrider® soft top, proceed as follows:

1. Remove both front Hard Top Freedom panels

Ú
page 83.

2. With the help of a second person, set the Sunrider® top onto the top of the vehicle making sure to align
the holes at the front and rear of the side rails.

Lower Sunrider® Onto The Vehicle

CAUTION!
The removal of the rear Hard Top requires four adults,
one located on each corner. Failure to follow this
caution could damage the Hard Top.WARNING!
Do not open or close the Sunrider® top while driving.
Operating the top while driving could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning
may result in serious injury or death.
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3. Swing the front frame bracket around the side of the
rail, and insert the door rail attachment bolt (provided
bolt without spacer) from underneath. Tighten with a
#40 Torx head driver until snug.

Attach Front Door Rail Bolt

4. Insert the rear door rail attachment bolt (provided bolt with spacer) from underneath. Tighten with
#40 Torx head driver until snug.

Attach Rear Door Rail Bolt

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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4. Store screws in a secure location.
5. Repeat procedure on the front door frame (four door
models).
DOOR FRAME INSTALLATION FOUR
D
OOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED

1. Install the front door rail first.

2. Carefully place the front door rail in the rubber seal at
the top of the windshield, and line up the holes for the
Torx head screws (two for each door).
3. Swing the frame bracket around the side of the rail, and insert the screws from underneath. Tighten with
#40 Torx head driver until they are snug, being
careful not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.
Refer to the following table for the appropriate torque
specifications for the door rail screws.

Step Three

4. Set the rear door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the rear door opening.

Step Four

5. Carefully position the top of the door frame onto the rear of the front door rail, making sure rubber seals lie
flat. Ensure the seals are installed correctly to avoid
water leaks.

Position Of Frame Above Door

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.
Target Torque
Specification For Torx Fasteners Maximum Minimum
79.6 in-lb (9 N·m) 87.6 in-lb
(9.9 N·m) 71.7 in-lb
(8.1 N·m)
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws
if they are overtightened.
1 — Front Door Rail
2 — Rear Door Frame

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(Continued)
6. Swing the frame bracket around the side of the rail,
and insert the screws from underneath. Tighten with
#40 Torx head driver until they are snug, being
careful not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.
Refer to the previous table for the appropriate torque
specifications for the door rail screws.

Insert Screws From Below Frame

DOOR FRAME INSTALLATION TWO DOOR
M
ODELS — IF EQUIPPED

1. Carefully place the front door rail in the rubber seal
at the top of the windshield, and line up the holes for
the Torx head screws (two for each door).

2. Swing the frame bracket around the side of the rail, and insert the screws from underneath. Tighten with
#40 Torx head driver until they are snug, being
careful not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.
Refer to the following table for the appropriate torque
specifications for the door rail screws.

Step Two

FOLDING WINDSHIELD
The fold-down windshield on your vehicle is a structural
element that can provide some protection in some
accidents. The windshield also provides some protection
against weather, road debris and intrusion of small
branches and other objects.
Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
down, as you lose the protection this structural element
can provide.
If required for certain off-road uses, the windshield can be
folded down. However, the protection afforded by the
windshield is then lost. If you fold down the windshield,
drive slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the
speed of the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with
low range operation preferred if you are driving off-road
with the windshield folded down.
Raise the windshield as soon as the task that required its
removal is completed and before you return to on-road
driving. Both you and your passengers should wear seat
belts at all times, on-road and off-road, regardless of
whether the windshield is raised or folded down.
Target Torque
Specification For Torx Fasteners Maximum Minimum
79.6 in-lb (9 N·m) 87.6 in-lb
(9.9 N·m) 71.7 in-lb
(8.1 N·m)
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws
if they are overtightened.
CAUTION!
Lowering of the windshield is NOT recommended in
vehicles equipped with a Power Sliding Top. Damage
will occur to the top as well as the header seal.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against
personal injury:
 Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
down.
 Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is
securely fastened, either up or down.
 Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at all
times when the windshield is down.
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YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHTS
4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) mode, and the
front and rear driveshafts are mechanically
locked together forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed.
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the 4WD Low mode. The front and rear
driveshafts are mechanically locked together
forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at
the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear
reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the wheels
Úpage 140.
4WD Part Time Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the Four-Wheel Drive part time mode, and the
front and rear driveshafts are mechanically
locked together forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Axle Locker Fault Indicator Light
This light indicates when the front and/or rear
axle locker fault has been detected.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF
Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light illuminates to indicate that
Forward Collision Warning is off Úpage 255.
Front And Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
This light indicates when the front, rear, or both
axles have been locked. The telltale will display
the lock icon on the front and rear axles to
indicate the current lock status.
Neutral Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the Neutral mode.
Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
This light indicates when the rear axle lock has
been activated Úpage 140.
Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the
front sway bar is disconnected Úpage 145.
Wait To Start Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate for
approximately two seconds when the ignition is
turned to the ON/RUN position. Its duration
may be longer based on colder operating
conditions. Vehicle will not initiate start until telltale is no
longer displayed
Úpage 126.
NOTE:The Wait To Start Indicator Light may not illuminate if the
intake manifold temperature is warm enough.
Low Diesel Emissions Additive AdBlue®
(UREA) Indicator Light — If Equipped
The Low Diesel Exhaust Emissions Additive
AdBlue® (UREA) indicator light illuminates
when the AdBlue® (UREA) level is low.
Fill the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible with at
least 1.3 gallons (5 liters) of AdBlue® (UREA).
If filling the tank is done with a remaining range of
AdBlue® (UREA) in the tank equal to zero, you may need
to wait two minutes before starting the vehicle.
Water In Fuel Indicator Light — If Equipped
The Water In Fuel Indicator Light will illuminate
when there is water detected in the fuel filter. If
this light remains on, DO NOT start the vehicle
before you drain the water from the fuel filter to
prevent engine damage, and please see an authorized
dealer.

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