Jeep Gladiator 2021, Owner'S Manual, Page: 104 / 484

102 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
R
AISING
T
HE
W
INDSHIELD
1. Release the strap that secured the
windshield in the lowered position.
2. Raise the windshield.
3. Using the provided #T40 Torx head driver,
reinstall the four Torx head fasteners
located along the interior of the windshield
(two on each side of the header trim).
Secure them until they are snug, being
careful not to cross-thread the fasteners or
overtighten.
Step Three
4. Reinstall the windshield wiper arms using
the provided 15 mm socket. First, align the
tips of the blade to the “T” mark in the glass.
Then, while holding the arm in that position,
reinstall the hex nut and tighten until snug.
Be careful not to overtighten. Repeat for the
other arm.
5. Reinstall the protective caps over the wiper
arm hex bolts and push gently until they
snap into place.
Step Five
NOTE:
Make sure the windshield is raised prior to
installing the tops.
HOOD
O
PENING
T
HE
H
OOD
Release both the hood latches.
Hood Latch Locations
Raise the hood and locate the safety latch,
located in the middle of the hood opening. Push
the safety latch to the right to open the hood.
You may have to push down slightly on the hood
before pushing the safety latch. Remove
support rod from the hood, and insert into the
radiator crossmember.
1 — Outer Torx Fasteners
2 — Center Torx Fasteners
1 — Hex Bolt Cover Installed
2 — Hex Bolt Cover Removed