Jeep Wrangler: DOORS / Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with
the doors removed as you will lose the protection
they can provide. This procedure is furnished
for use during off-road operation only.
![Jeep Wrangler. Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)](images/rear_door_removal_four_door_models_-39/1/jeepwrangler_rear_door_removal_four_door_models__81.gif)
Door Removal Warning Label
WARNING!
- All occupants must wear seat belts during
off-road operation with doors removed. For
off-road driving tips.
- Do not store detached doors inside of the
vehicle, as they may cause personal injury
in the event of an accident.
NOTE:
- Doors are heavy; use caution when removing
them.
- Hinge pin can break if overtightened during
door reinstall (Max Torque: 7.5 ft· lb /
10 N·m). For off-road driving tips.
- Roll down the glass window to prevent any
damage.
- Remove the hinge pin screws from the
upper and lower outside hinges (using a
#T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE:
The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in
the rear cargo tray located under the rear load
floor.
![Jeep Wrangler. Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)](images/rear_door_removal_four_door_models_-39/1/jeepwrangler_rear_door_removal_four_door_models__82.gif)
Hinge Pin Screw
- Slide the front seat(s) fully forward.
- Pry open and remove the plastic wiring
access door from the bottom of the B-pillar.
![Jeep Wrangler. Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)](images/rear_door_removal_four_door_models_-39/1/jeepwrangler_rear_door_removal_four_door_models__83.gif)
Wiring Access Door
- Unplug the wiring connector.
NOTE:
Squeeze the tab on the base of the wiring
harness. This will unlock the connector tab,
allowing the wiring connector to be unplugged.
![Jeep Wrangler. Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)](images/rear_door_removal_four_door_models_-39/1/jeepwrangler_rear_door_removal_four_door_models__84.gif)
Wiring Connector
- Remove the check screw from the center
door check (using a #T40 Torx head driver).
![Jeep Wrangler. Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)](images/rear_door_removal_four_door_models_-39/1/jeepwrangler_rear_door_removal_four_door_models__85.gif)
Door Check (Attached)
- With the door open, lift the door with the
help of another person, to clear the hinge
pins from their hinges and remove the door.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous
steps in the reverse order.
NOTE:
The upper hinge has a longer pin, which can be
used to assist in guiding the door into place
when reinstalling.
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with
the doors removed as you will lose the
protection they can provide. This procedure is
furnished for use during off-road operation
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The specified following distance for ACC can be
set by varying the distance setting between four
bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars
(medium) and one bar (short). Using this
distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC
calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle
ahead...