GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 99
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 table below 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 lay flat. Ensure the seals
are installed correctly to avoid water leaks.
Position Of Frame Above Door
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.
WARNING! (Continued)
Target Torque
Specification
For Torx Fas-
teners
Maximum Minimum
79.6 in-lbs
(9 N·m)
87.6 in-lbs
(9.9 N·m)
71.7 in-lbs
(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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