Jeep Wrangler: Off-Road Driving Tips / Side Step Removal — If Equipped
NOTE:
Prior to off-road usage, the side steps should be
removed to prevent damage if so equipped.
- Remove both nuts and bolt from the
underside of the vehicle for each bracke

Underside Nuts
- Remove the side step assembly.
The end caps on your vehicle’s front fascia/
bumper can be removed by following the steps
below:
NOTE:
Bumper end caps are removable on steel
fascia/bumper only...
Other information:
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)...
The Occupant Restraint
Controller
(ORC) monitors the readiness of the
electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the
START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch
is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the
air bag system is not on and the air bags will not
inflate...