Jeep Wrangler: DOOR FRAME / Door Frame Installation Four Door Models — If Equipped
- Install the front door rail first.
- 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).
- 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
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip
the screws if they are overtightened.
- Set the rear door frame pin into the hole on
top of the body side, just behind the rear
door opening.
Step Four
- 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
-
Front Door Rail
-
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 table above for the appropriate
torque specifications for the door rail
screws.
Step Six
NOTE:
In four door models, the rear door frames must
be removed first, followed by the front door
frames.
Using the provided #40 Torx head driver
and ratchet, loosen the Torx screws
located on the underside of each door
frame (two per door)...
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)...
Other information:
The FCW button is located in the Uconnect
display in the control settings.
To turn the FCW system on, press the forward
collision button once.
To turn the FCW system off, press the forward
collision button once.
NOTE:
When the FCW is “on”, this allows the system
to warn the driver of a possible collision with
the vehicle in front...
The diesel engine does not require a break-in
period due to its construction. Normal operation
is allowed, providing the following
recommendations are followed:
Warm up the engine before placing it under
load.
Do not operate the engine at idle for
prolonged periods...