4. Set the rear door frame pin into the hole on top of
the body side, just behind the rear door opening.
5. Carefully position the top of the door frame onto the
rear of the front door rail, making sure rubber seals
lie flat. Ensure the seals are installed correctly to
avoid water leaks.
6. 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 care-
ful not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.
Refer to the previous table for the appropriate
torque specifications for the door rail screws.
DOOR FRAME INSTALLATION TWO
DOOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED
1. 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).
2. 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 care-
ful not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.
Refer to the following table for the appropriate
torque specifications for the door rail screws.
Target Torque
Specification
For Torx
Fasteners
Maximum
Minimum
79.6 in-lb
(9 N·m)
87.6 in-lb
(9.9 N·m)
71.7 in-lb
(8.1 N·m)
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
Step Four
Position Of Frame Above Door
1 — Front Door Rail
2 — Rear Door Frame
Insert Screws From Below Frame
Step Two
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