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.
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Step Three
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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.
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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.
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Position Of Frame Above Door
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Front Door Rail
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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.
![Jeep Wrangler. Door Frame Installation Four Door Models — If Equipped](images/door_frame_installation_four_door_models_v_if_equipped-172/1/jeepwrangler_door_frame_installation_four_door_models_if_equipped_275.gif)
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:
FCA strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired
by supplemental additives. Therefore, do not
add any fluid additives to the transmission...
Before completing the steps below:
If your vehicle is equipped with a Soft
Top, the top MUST be lowered, and the
door rails must be removed prior to
lowering the windshield.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Hard
Top, the Freedom Panels MUST be
removed prior to lowering the windshield...