Door Frame
WARNING:
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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.
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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.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew:
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Opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle's interior.
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Careless handling and storage of the removable door frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the vehicle's interior.
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The door frame(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicle's interior.
DOOR FRAME REMOVAL
Note:
In four door models, the rear door frames must be removed first, followed by the front door frames.
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Using the provided #40 Torx head driver and ratchet, loosen the Torx screws located on the underside of each door frame (two per door).
Door Frame Screw Locations
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Once all the way loosened, remove the screws by pulling downward.
Note:
Screws will not fall out once completely loose, as they are held in place by an internal mechanism.
Remove Screws From Below Frame
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Lift the frame upward, removing it from the vehicle.
Step Three
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Store screws in a secure location.
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Repeat procedure on the front door frame (four door models).
WARNING:
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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.
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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.
DOOR FRAME INSTALLATION FOUR DOOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED
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Install the front door rail first.
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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).
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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
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.
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Set the rear door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the rear door opening.
Step Four
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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
1 — Front Door Rail 2 — Rear Door Frame -
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.
Step Six
DOOR FRAME INSTALLATION TWO DOOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED
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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).
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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
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.
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