Jeep Gladiator (2022 year). Manual in english — page 6
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Lowering The Soft Top Into The Sunrider® Position:
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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 fully disengaged from its
receiver.
Step Two
3. From both the left and right sides, lift up on the
#1 Bow of the soft top to begin the operation.
It is recommended to utilize two people for this
procedure.
Step Three
4. Move to the side of the vehicle and use the
side link to fold the soft top rearward.
Step Four
5. Secure the top in this position by using the two
hook-and-loop fasteners provided in the
center console.
Step Five
NOTE:
The vehicle can be driven in the Sunrider® Position
with the rear window and quarter panel cover
assemblies fully installed or completely removed.
CAUTION!
Quarter panel cover assemblies and rear
window must be either all in or all out.
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Removing The Rear Window And Quarter
Panel Cover Assemblies
NOTE:
Both quarter panel cover assemblies and the rear
window must ALL be removed together, or installed
together.
1. Start by removing the rear window first. Use
the two straps located on the bottom of each
side of the rear window to remove the right
and left vertical retainers, as well as the lower
center retainer.
Step One (Right Side Shown)
Step One
2. While keeping the rear window level, slide it
outward in either direction until it is completely
separate from its retainer. Do not pull
downward while removing the rear window.
Damage to the retainer could result. Store the
rear window in the soft top rear window
storage bag (if equipped), or in a safe location
Step Two
3. After removing the rear window, remove the
quarter panel cover assemblies starting with
either side. Disengage the quarter panel cover
assembly from the bottom by pulling the fabric
at the bottom upward.
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4. With two hands, grab the front of the quarter
panel cover assembly and pull outward to
disengage it from its retainer on the door
frame.
Step Four
5. Pull the quarter panel cover assembly up and
out from the bottom, then pull it down and
away from the vehicle to remove.
Step Five
6. Repeat this procedure for the other quarter
panel cover assembly. Store the assemblies in
the soft top rear window storage bag (if
equipped), or a safe location.
Soft Top Rear Window
Storage Bag — If Equipped
To safely store the soft top rear window, proceed
as follows:
1. With the bag opened completely, fold the
fabric divider downward and lay the rear
window in the bottom of the bag.
Step One
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2. Fold the divider upward, covering the rear
window.
Step Two
3. Lay the first quarter panel cover assembly all
the way to the right side and the second
quarter panel cover assembly on the left side.
Secure both using the two hook-and-loop
fastener straps on each side.
NOTE:
The quarter panel cover assemblies are marked
“1” and “2” on the inside of the panel assembly.
Step Three
4. Close the storage bag and store in a safe
location.
Step Four
1 — Left Quarter Panel Cover Assembly
2 — Right Quarter Panel Cover Assembly
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1. From the Sunrider® Position,
remove straps if previously
secured.
Step One
2. Using the side link, lift and push the soft top
toward the front of the vehicle, manually
guiding the top into the closed position.
Step Two
Step Two
3. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle on the
header latch downward to engage the hook
into its receiver.
Step Three
4. Pull the handle back upward while squeezing
the hook, locking the latch into place.
Step Four
5. Repeat steps three and four on the other side.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in
damage to the soft top or vehicle.
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Installing The Rear Window And Quarter
Panel Cover Assemblies
NOTE:
Both quarter panel cover assemblies and the rear
window must ALL be removed together, or installed
together.
If the rear window and quarter panel cover
assemblies were previously removed, proceed as
follows to install:
1. Guide the top of the quarter panel cover
assembly up into the retainer.
Step One
2. Engage the plastic retainers on the front of the
cover assembly (toward the front of the
vehicle) starting at the top, and working
downward.
Step Two
NOTE:
It is critical that the retainers are fully engaged
before the vehicle resumes motion.
3. Secure the hook-and-loop fastener at the
upper front corner of each quarter panel cover
assembly by pressing firmly.
Step Three
4. From either side, guide the rear window into
the retainer while keeping the window level.
Step Four
CAUTION!
Failure to follow all quarter panel cover
assembly and rear window install steps could
result in damage to the Soft Top or vehicle.
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5. Engage the retainer along the bottom of the
rear window beginning on the left side of the
vehicle and working toward the center. Then,
move to the right side of the vehicle and
continue from the center, working to the right
until the rear window is secured in the lower
retainer.
Step Five
6. Engage the vertical retainers up the right and
left side of the rear window.
Step Six
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.
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1. Fully lower the soft top to the
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.
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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
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
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 specifications.
Step One
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.
1 — Rear Fasteners
2 — Corner Fasteners
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2. Install the door frames. Start with both front
doors, followed by both rear doors. Apply the
appropriate torque specifications for the door
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
5. Using the provided #T50 Torx head driver and
ratchet, install and tighten the Torx fasteners
by turning them clockwise. Secure them until
they are snug, being careful not to
cross-thread the fasteners or overtighten.
Refer to the following table for recommended
torque specifications. Repeat on the opposite
side.
Step Five
Step Five
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in
damage to the soft top or vehicle.
Torque
Specification
For Torx
Fasteners
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. You can strip
the fasteners if they are overtightened.
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6. Before driving the vehicle with the top in the
Sunrider® position, ensure the top is secured
with the provided hook-and-loop fasteners
Step Six
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EMOVAL
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CAUTION!
The hard top is not designed to carry any addi
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tional loads, such as after-market roof racks,
spare tires, building materials, hunting or
Do not move your vehicle until the top has
been either fully attached to the front header,
sport bar, and body, or fully removed.
Failure to follow these cautions may cause
interior water damage, stains or mildew:
It is recommended that the top be free of
water prior to panel removal. Removing the
top, opening a door, or lowering a window
while the top is wet may allow water to drip
into the vehicle’s interior.
The hard top assembly must be positioned
properly to ensure sealing. Improper installa
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tion can cause water to leak into the vehicle’s
interior.
Careless handling and storage of the remov
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able roof panels may damage the seals,
causing water to leak into the vehicle’s inte
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rior.
The front panel(s) must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Improper installation can
cause water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
CAUTION!
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Hard Top Components
1 — Right Side Panel
2 — Left Side Panel
3 — Hard Top
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NOTE:
The left side panel must be removed before
removing the right side panel.
1. Fold down the sun visor against the
windshield.
2. Turn the three L-shaped locks on the left side
panel (one at the front, the rear, and outside),
unlocking them from the roof.
Step Two
3. Unlatch the left side header panel latch
located at the top of the windshield.
Step Three
4. Remove the left side panel.
5. Repeat the steps above to remove the right
side panel.
Hard Top Panel(s)
Storage Bag — If Equipped
The Freedom Top panels storage bag allows you to
store your hard top panels. The storage bag
contains two compartments.
Lay the bag for the panels down so the loops and
hooks are facing upward. Unzip the bag and fold
back the outer flap.
NOTE:
Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to
inserting the panel into the panels bag.
There is a pouch located on the front of the bag
to store the provided hard top edge protectors
that are used when the hard top is not installed
on the vehicle.
1. Insert the left side hard top panel into the bag
with the latches facing upward.
2. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the
divider is laying flat).
3. Insert the right side Freedom Top panel into
the bag with the latches facing downward.
NOTE:
Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to
inserting the panel into the bag.
1 — Rear Panel Lock
2 — Front Panel Lock
3 — Outside Panel Lock
1 — Header Panel Latched
2 — Header Panel Unlatched
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4. Unfold the outer flap and zip the hard top bag
closed.
Step Four
5. Store the Freedom Top panels bag in a safe
location.
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1. Set the right side panel on the windshield
frame with the locating pin in the front
receiver mounting hole, followed by the left
side panel, making sure there is no overhang.
Make sure that the panels are sitting flush
with the body.
2. Secure the panel(s) using the same steps for
removal in reverse order.
NOTE:
To prevent water leaks, the seals and hard top
panels should be clear of any dust and debris prior
to reinstallation.
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1. Remove both front panels
2. Open both front doors.
3. Using the provided #50 Torx
head driver and ratchet, remove the two Torx
head screws that secure the hard top at the
B-pillar (near the top of the front doors).
Step Three
4. If equipped, remove the lower interior soft trim
panel (attached by the hook-and-loop
fastener) by pulling the panel away from the
trim.
Step Four
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5. Remove the Torx head fasteners that secure
the hard top to the vehicle: two along the
interior body side, rearward of the back doors,
followed by the four fasteners along the back
of the vehicle cab using the #T50 Torx head
driver.
Step Five
6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside
corner of the vehicle. To access the harness,
remove the plastic cover by pushing the cover
to the side, and sliding it off.
NOTE:
Do not force open; this will break the plastic cover.
Step Six
7. To release the wire harness, pull back on the
red latch (1), then push down on the black
button (2) while pulling the harness out.
Step Seven
8. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Install
the provided edge protectors along the bottom
edges of the hard top, and place the hard top
on a soft surface to prevent damage.
1 — Body side Torx Head Fasteners
2 — Vehicle Cab Torx Head Fasteners
1 — Red Latch
2 — Black Button
CAUTION!
The removal of the Freedom Top requires four
adults located on each corner. Failure to follow
this caution could damage the Freedom Top.
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9. Store the wire harness by removing the
storage cover on the quarter trim. Use the
mechanical key blade to pry the cover open.
Step Nine
10. Tuck the wire harness inside the storage
compartment, and replace the cover.
Step Ten
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If the door frames are installed from soft top
usage, they must be removed prior to installation
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 across the
back. Then follow the removal steps in reverse
order.
NOTE:
Inspect the hard top seals for damage and
replace if necessary.
Install the hard top using the same steps for
removal in reverse order.
When reinstalling the interior soft trim panel:
Be sure the panel is centered so that there
is an even gap on both sides.
Apply pressure over the hook-and-loop
fasteners to ensure they are properly
secured.
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 provided
#T50 Torx head driver and ratchet.
CAUTION!
The front panel(s) must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Improper installation can
cause water to leak into the vehicle's interior.
The hard top assembly must be positioned
properly to ensure sealing. Improper installa
-
tion can cause water to leak into the vehicle's
interior.
The hard top is not designed to carry any addi
-
tional loads, such as after-market roof racks,
spare tires, building materials, hunting or
Do not move your vehicle until the top has
been either fully attached to the windshield
frame and body, or fully removed.
The removal of the hard top requires four
adults located on each corner. Failure to
follow this caution could damage the hard top.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to
the retainers will occur.
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UNRIDER
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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
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
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
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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