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:
If adjustable, lower the adjustable center
head restraint to the full down position.
Route the tether strap over the seatback
and head restraint.
Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models Without Center
Armrest)
Attach the tether strap hook of the child
restraint to the center tether anchorage
located on the back of the seat...
Remove the grommets under the rear seat
(one left and one right).
Pull the carpet out to the front and open the
carpet split around the seat belt attachment
and under the center seat bracket.
Under Rear Seat
Carpet Split
Grommets
Rear Carpet
When reinstalling carpet please perform
these steps in reverse order making sure
that the carpet is tucked under the scuffs,
B-pillar, console, and refasten grommets...