Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)

Door Removal Warning Label

• All passengers must wear seat belts when off-road driving with the doors removed. For off-road driving tips, refer to the owner's manual.
• Do not store removed doors inside the vehicle, as they may cause injury in the event of an accident.

NOTE:

• Doors are heavy; use caution when removing them.
• The hinge pin may break if overtightened during door reinstallation (maximum torque: 7.5 ft-lbs / 10 N·m). Off-road driving tips.

1. 1
   Lower the window to prevent damage.
2. 2
   Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a Torx #T50 screwdriver bit).

   NOTE:

   The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stored in the rear cargo tray located under the rear cargo floor.

   

   Hinge Pin Screw

3. 3
   Slide the front seat(s) fully forward.
4. 4
   Pry and remove the plastic wiring access cover from the bottom of the center pillar.

   

   Wiring Access Door

5. 5
   Disconnect the wiring connector.

   NOTE:

   Squeeze the tab on the wiring connector housing. This releases the connector latch, allowing the wiring connector to be disconnected.

   

   Wiring connector

6. 6
   Remove the door check stop screw (using a Torx #T40 screwdriver).

   

   Door Inspection (if equipped)

7. 7
   With the door open, have an assistant lift the door to disengage the hinge pins from the hinges, then remove the door.

To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in reverse order.

NOTE:

The upper hinge has a longer pin, which can be used to help guide the door into place during reinstallation.