wiring JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 Owners Manual

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To remove the front doors, proceed as follows:

1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.

2. Remove the hinge pin nut from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head
driver).
NOTE:The hinge pin nuts can be stowed in the Fastener
Bin located under the rear seat.

Hinge Pin Nut

3. Remove the plastic wiring access door under the instrument panel by sliding the plastic
panel along the door frame toward the seats
until the tabs are detached.
Wiring Access Door

NOTE:Do not force open; this will break the plastic cover.
4. Pull up on the red locking tab to unlock the
wiring harness.

Closed Wiring Harness
5. Push and hold down the black security tab
under the wiring harness, and lift the harness
lever into the open position.

Open Wiring Harness

6. With the wiring harness open, pull straight
downward on the wiring connector to unplug.
Store the wiring connector in the lower door
basket.
1 — Red Locking Tab
2 — Wiring Harness Lever
1 — Wiring Harness Lever (Open Position)
2 — Black Security Tab
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Replacing The Wiring Connector Into The Wiring
Harness
To reinstall the wiring connector on the vehicle’s
door into the harness just inside the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
NOTE:Make sure there is plenty of slack on the wiring
connector during installation. Close the door
slightly to provide more slack if needed.

1. With light finger pressure, seat the wiring connector
straight
into the wiring harness
until the wiring harness lever starts to lower
with the latching pin.
Connecting The Wiring Harness

2. After the harness lever has started to move with the pressure of seating the wiring
connector, continue by lowering the wiring
harness lever to the fully closed position.
Fully Closed Position

3. Push the red locking tab downward to lock into place.
4. Attach the cloth strap of the door onto the metal hook just inside the vehicle.

Cloth Strap Attachment

CAUTION!
Do not close the door before reattaching the
door check to the body. Damage may occur to
the door check.
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners, damage to
the vehicle’s parts will occur.
Hinge pins can break if overtightened during
door install (Max Torque: 6.0 ft· lb/8.1 N·m).
1 — Seat Connector Straight Into Harness
2 — Wiring Harness Lever Starts To Lower
CAUTION!
Failure to correctly reconnect the wiring
connector into the harness will result in damage
that is not covered by the New Vehicle Warranty.
1 — Metal Hook
2 — Cloth Strap
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5. Replace wiring access doors.
NOTE:
When reinstalling the door check arm attachment
screw, screw torque should be between 11.76 ft·lb /
16 N·m and 27.9 ft·lb / 38 N·m.

REAR DOOR REMOVAL

Door Removal Warning Label
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience. To remove the rear doors, proceed as follows:

1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any
damage.

2. Remove the hinge pin nuts from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head
driver).
NOTE:The hinge pin nuts can be stowed in the Fastener
Bin under the rear seat.

Hinge Pin Nut

3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward.WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with
the doors removed as you will lose the
protection they can provide. This procedure is
furnished for use during off-road operation only.
Failure to follow this warning can result in death
or serious personal injury.
WARNING!
All occupants must wear seat belts during
off-road operation with doors removed. For
information on off-road driving tips, see
Ú page 207.
Do not store detached doors inside of the
vehicle, as they may cause personal injury in
the event of an accident.
Assistance to remove doors may by required
due to the weight of the door to avoid personal
injury.
CAUTION!
Hinge pins can break if overtightened during
door reinstall (Max Torque: 5.88 ft·lb / 8 N·m).
For information on off-road driving tips, see
Úpage 207.
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to
the vehicle’s parts will occur.

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4. Pry open and remove the plastic wiring access door from the bottom of the B-pillar.

Wiring Access Door

5. Unplug the wiring connector.
NOTE:Squeeze the tab on the base of the wiring harness.
This will unlock the connector tab, allowing the
wiring connector to be unplugged. Unhook the wire
harness strap from the hook on the body side.
Store the wire connector in the lower basket of the
door.
Wiring Connector

6. With the door in the open position, remove the check bolt from the door check attachment on
the body (using a #T40 Torx head driver).
NOTE:Keep the check arm in the extended position for
easier reinstallation.

Door Check Arm
7. With the door open, lift the door with the help
of another person, to clear the hinge pins from
their hinges and remove the door.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps
in the reverse order.
NOTE:The upper hinge has a longer pin, which can be
used to assist in guiding the door into place when
reinstalling.
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury be sure to keep your
arms, hands, fingers and all objects clear of the
check arm area during the removal and
installation procedures.
CAUTION!
Hinge pins can break if overtightened during
door reinstall (Max Torque: 5.88 ft·lb / 8 N·m).
For information on off-road driving tips, see
Ú page 207.
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to
the vehicle’s parts will occur.
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5. Connect the wiring harness on the lower half-door to the connection just inside the
vehicle.
NOTE:For front doors, make sure the wiring harness is
closed completely.

Front Door Wiring Harness

6. Replace wiring access doors. 7. When the half-doors are shipped with the
vehicle, the lower half-doors will have plugs in
the post holes that must be removed prior to
upper half-door installation. To remove these
plugs, proceed as follows:
a. Locate the service hole in the center of each plug of the lower half-door (two on each
front and rear door).
b. Place a tool (hook tool or trim stick is recom -
mended) in the service hole.

Place Tool Into Service Hole Of Plug To Remove

c. Using the tool, slowly pull upwards from the center of the plug to remove.
8. Making sure the window on the upper half-door is completely zipped closed, insert
the upper half-door into the lower half-door by
placing the posts into the post holes.
Lower The Upper Half-Door Into Post Holes

9. Push down firmly on the inside of the upper half-door until it is fully seated in the lower half.

Push Down To Fully Seat Upper Half-Door

1 — Open Wiring Harness
2 — Closed Wiring Harness2

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Press Shim Firmly Into Bottom Of Pocket

f. Replace upper half-door.
NOTE:If the compression is increased too much on the
front upper corner of the rear doors, deformation
of the seal will occur.
Half-Door Mirror Installation
To install the front door exterior mirrors on the
half-doors, proceed as follows:

1. Locate the wiring harness on the outside of the front half-door.
Wiring Harness Location

2. Insert the wiring harness firmly into the connection on the driver’s side exterior mirror.

Connect Wiring Harness To Exterior Mirror
3. Place the base of the exterior mirror into the
hole on the door, and support it while
attaching the three mirror bolts through the
inside of the door using a #T40 Torx head
driver.

Attach Exterior Mirror

NOTE:Recommended torque for the mirror bolts is
5.9 ft· lb / 8.0 N·m.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 on the opposite side front door.
1 — Remove Paper Backing From Shim
2 — Slide Pencil through Hole In Shim
3 — Press Pencil With Shim Into Pocket
1 — Exterior Mirror
2 — Wiring Harness
1 — Support Mirror From Outside
2 — Attach Three Mirror Bolts From Inside
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Towing Requirements — Tires
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to
the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer.
Replacing tires with a higher load carrying
capacity will not increase the vehicle's GVWR
and GAWR limits.
For further information Úpage 395.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system
or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of
the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking
and possible personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake
controller is required when towing a trailer with
electronically actuated brakes. When towing a
trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated
brake system, an electronic brake controller is
not required.
NOTE:This vehicle has an aftermarket brake controller
connector under the dash to the left of the brake
pedal. This will be a four pin connector and will be
gray in color.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers
in excess of 2,000 lb (907 kg).Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are
required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved
trailer harness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring
harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the
vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer
connector. Refer to the following illustrations.
NOTE:
Disconnect the trailer wiring connector from the
vehicle (or any other device plugged into
vehicle’s electrical connectors) before
launching a boat into water.
Be sure to reconnect once clear from water
area.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your
brake system and cause it to fail. You might
not have brakes when you need them and
could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for
additional space between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could
result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do
this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear,
higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping
distances.
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306SAFETY
Stow Clips Behind Rear Seat
Your vehicle is equipped with a stow clip on the
lower trim next to each of the rear seats. This clip
is used to hold the seat belt out of the path of the
seatback when it is being folded and opened. Only
place the seat belt webbing in this clip while folding
and opening the seat. Do not leave the webbing
behind the clip when using the belt to restrain an
occupant.

Rear Stow Clip

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
(SRS)
Some of the safety features described in this
section may be standard equipment on some
models, or may be optional equipment on others. If
you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in
a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) monitors the internal circuits and
interconnecting wiring associated with the
electrical Air Bag System Components. Your
vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag
System Components:
Air Bag System Components
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Air Bag Warning Light
Steering Wheel and Column
Instrument Panel
Knee Impact Bolsters
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Front and Side Impact Sensors
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Seat Track Position Sensors
Occupant Classification System
Air Bag Warning Light
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the air bag system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN
position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position
or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on
and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system
that may deploy the air bag system even if the
battery loses power or it becomes disconnected
prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the
instrument panel for approximately four to eight
seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is
first in the ON/RUN position. After the self-check,
the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC
detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either
momentarily or continuously. A single chime will
sound to alert you if the light comes on again after
initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will
illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning
Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect
the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the
nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system
is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the
following occurs, have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately.
WARNING!
Do not place the seat belt webbing behind the
rear seat stow clip when using the seat belt to
restrain an occupant. The seat belt will not be
positioned properly on the occupant and they
could be more seriously injured in an accident
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NOTE:Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.
Air Bag System Components
NOTE:The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors
the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with electrical Air Bag System Compo -
nents listed below:
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Air Bag Warning Light
Steering Wheel and Column
Instrument Panel
Knee Impact Bolsters
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Front and Side Impact Sensors
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Seat Track Position Sensors
Occupant Classification System
If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE:Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all colli -
sions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air
bags, any or all of the following may occur:

The air bag material may sometimes cause abra -
sions and/or skin reddening to the occupants as
the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are
similar to friction rope burns or those you might
get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor.
They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal
quickly. However, if you haven’t healed signifi -
cantly within a few days, or if you have any blis -
tering, see your doctor immediately.

As the air bags deflate, you may see some
smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal
by-product of the process that generates the
non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation. These
airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes,
nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these particles
settle on your clothing, follow the garment
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have
deployed. If you are involved in another collision,
the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim, but they will open during air bag deploy -
ment.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken
to an authorized dealer immediately.
WARNING!
Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean
against the door or window. Sit upright in the
center of the seat.
Being too close to the Side Air Bags during
deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead
to more severe injuries in a collision. The Side
Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain
you properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt
even though you have Side Air Bags.
WARNING!

Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners
cannot protect you in another collision. Have the
air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat
belt retractor assemblies replaced by an autho -
rized dealer immediately. Also, have the Occu -
pant Restraint Controller System serviced as well.

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Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication
network remains intact, and the power remains
intact, depending on the nature of the event, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response
System perform the following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped)
Cut off battery power to the electric motor (if
equipped)
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has
power
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as
long as the battery has power or for 15 minutes
from the intervention of the Enhanced Accident
Response System
Unlock the power door locks
Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any
of these other functions in response to the
Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC
Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door
Cut off battery power to the:
Engine
Electric Motor (if equipped)
Electric power steering
Brake booster
Electric park brake
Automatic transmission gear selector
Horn
Front wiper
NOTE:After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to
the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the
battery. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in
the engine compartment and on the ground near
the engine compartment and fuel tank before
resetting the system and starting the engine. If
there are no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle
electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an
accident, reset the system by following the
procedure described below. If you have any doubt,
contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System
Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response
System functions after an event, the ignition switch
must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN
to ignition OFF. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel
leaks in the engine compartment and on the
ground near the engine compartment and fuel
tank before resetting the system and starting the engine. After an accident, if the vehicle will not
start after performing the reset procedure, the
vehicle must be towed to an authorized dealer to
be inspected and to have the Enhanced Accident
Response System reset.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
Modifications to any part of the air bag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You
could be injured if the air bag system is not
there to protect you. Do not modify the compo
-
nents or wiring, including adding any kind of
badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub
trim cover or the upper passenger side of the
instrument panel. Do not modify the front
fascia/bumper, vehicle body structure, or add
aftermarket side steps or running boards.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone
who works on your vehicle that it has an air
bag system.
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