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How to Install Rugged Ridge Black Textured Rear Tube Doors - Pair on your 2007-2013 Wrangler
| SR No. | Contents: | QTY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tube Door (latches installed) | 2 |
| 2 | Adjustable Nylon Strap | 2 |
| 3 | Anti-Rattle Bumper | 2 |
| 4 | Self Tapping Screw | 2 |
WARNING: This product is intended to provide added “off-road” convenience and utility to your vehicle. This product is not intended to provide occupant containment or protection in the event of an accident or rollover. Further, “on road” use may involve increased risk of serious injury in the event of side-impact accidents. To reduce risk from these types of injuries: Always wear seat belt and shoulder harness for all vehicle occupants. Keep arms and body inside vehicle. Drive safely, read and understand all manufacturers warnings and product instructions before installation.
1. Locate the rear driver side door strap that limits the door opening. Notice the door strap enters the plastic cover at the base of the B-pillar. Remove plastic door from the front of this cover for easier access to the electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector by releasing the red locking tab and pulling down on the connector. Next, Release the strap from the hook inside the vehicle. Repeat for passenger side. NOTICE ! The door can swing open into the vehicle once the strap is released potentially causing damage to your vehicle.
2. Remove the torx nut from the bottom of each factory hinge pin. Set these nuts aside to be re-installed on the Tube Doors. To remove the factory doors, carefully lift the door upward until the hinge pins completely clear the hinges. It will be helpful to have someone else assist with this step.
3. To install Tube Doors, lightly lubricate the tube door hinge pins. Position the hinge pins directly above the hinges. Slowly lower the hinge pins into the door hinges. If the hinge pins do not fully seat, slowly rotate the door back and forth until hinge pins fully engage. Install torx nuts removed in the previous step.
CAUTION ! To avoid risk of injury latch mechanism must be properly adjusted before use. Inspect and adjust as necessary should wear alter alignment of latch and striker. Do not use door/latch if damaged.
4. To ensure the rotary latch is aligned properly with factory door striker, loosen the (4) bolts securing the rotary latch to the Tube Door to allow for adjustment. With the rotary latch in the open position, line up the notch in the latching mechanism with the factory door striker and close the door. It may be necessary to loosen the factory door striker for proper alignment. If so, be sure to replace door striker to its original position before re-installing factory doors. When proper alignment is achieved, tighten door latch bolts. Open and close the door repeatedly to make sure door is secure and functioning properly. Repeat for passenger door.
5. Attach the loop of the Adjustable Nylon Strap to the hook on the Tube Door and the hook inside the vehicle. By using different loops to attach to the vehicle hook, the amount of door opening can be adjusted.
OPTIONAL RUBBER BUMPER INSTALLATION
After installing Tube Doors, optional Anti-Rattle Bumpers can be installed.
1. With tube doors installed, hold Anti-Rattle Bumper between the door and vehicle door jamb. Close the door and adjust the location of the bumper to achieve a snug fit. Mark the location of the Anti-Rattle Bumper using tape. Open door and mark the center of the bumper with a center punch to prepare for drilling.
2. Drill a 3/32” hole and attach the bumper with the supplied sheet metal screw. Do not overtighten. The attachment screw can be loosened or tightened as necessary to adjust the length of the Anti- Rattle Bumper.
