lock JEEP WRANGLER 2023 Owner's Manual

26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
7. With the door in the open position, remove the check
bolt from the door check attachment on the bodyside
(using a #T40 Torx head driver).
NOTE:Keep the check arm in the extended position for easier
reinstallation. See note below if the check arm gets
pushed into the door while the door is off.

Door Check Arm

8. 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 Install The Front Doors

1. Locate the upper and lower hinge pins on the door, and lower them into the body hinges on the vehicle.

NOTE:The upper hinge pin is longer, which can be used to assist
in guiding the door into place during installation.

Hinge Pin Locations

2. With the door in the open position, align the door check bracket with the hole on the bodyside. Insert
the check screw and tighten using a #40 Torx head
driver to 19.9 ft· lb (27.0 N·m).
NOTE:If the check arm is stuck inside the door, follow these
instructions to install the check arm:

a. Insert the check arm screw into the check arm bracket. Ensure the screw is in the correct orientation.
b. Slowly pull on the screw to draw the check arm out until you encounter increased resistance. Do not attempt to
pull the check arm all the way out.
c. While sitting inside the vehicle, hold the door partially closed and insert the screw into the hole on the body.
d. Using your fingers, turn the screw clockwise at least two full turns. Gently pull on the screw to ensure it is secure.
e. Using the door handle, slowly push the door open. The check arm will be pulled out of the door. You may hear
the check arm pop against the screw.
f. Fully tighten the screw as instructed.
3. Insert the upper and lower hinge pin screws into the
body hinges. Tighten the screws using a #T50 Torx
head driver to 3.8 ft· lb / 5.2 N·m.
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!
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).

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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

5. Replace wiring access doors.
REAR DOOR REMOVAL
(FOUR-DOOR MODELS)
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
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.
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Door Removal Warning Label

NOTE:
Doors are heavy; use caution when removing them.
 Hinge pin can break if overtightened during door rein -
stall (Max Torque: 7.5 ft· lb / 10 N·m). For off-road
driving tips, see
Úpage 178. To remove the rear doors, proceed as follows:

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

2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and
lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE:The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in the rear
cargo tray located under the rear load floor.

Hinge Pin Screw

3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward.
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.

Wiring Connector

WARNING!
All occupants must wear seat belts during off-road
operation with doors removed. For off-road driving
tips, see
Úpage 178.
 Do not store detached doors inside of the vehicle, as
they may fly around and cause personal injury or
death in the event of a sudden stop, rough terrain, or
a collision.

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To adjust the seal compression, proceed as follows:

1. Open the door and lift the upper half-door up and
away from the lower half. Lay the upper half-door on
a clean, dry surface.

2. Using an 8 mm open-end wrench (not provided), loosen the nut located inside the bottom of the upper
half-door post, closest to where the “paper test”
detected a gap.

Nut Location Inside Bottom Of Post

3. Using a 3 mm Allen wrench (not provided), rotate the screw on the side of the post counterclockwise (while
holding the wrench on the loosened bolt) to increase
the seal compression. If needed, rotate clockwise to
reduce seal compression.

Rotate Screw For Seal Compression

4. Tighten the nut inside the bottom of the post using the wrench and make sure the screw head is flush to
the post. Reinstall the upper half-door.

Screw Head Flush To Post

5. Close the door and repeat the “paper test”. Repeat the adjustment procedure if needed.
6. If needed, add the provided shim to a lower half-door pocket to seal the upper half-door to the roof:
a. Lift upper half-door up and away from lower half.
b. Clean the bottom of the door pocket.

Remove Upper Half-Door & Clean Bottom Of Door Pocket

c. Slide the shim onto a pencil or similar tool.
d. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive side of the shim and place the shim with pencil into the
pocket.
e. Press the shim firmly to the bottom of the pocket, and remove the pencil once the shim is firmly in
place.
1 — 3 mm Allen Wrench
2 — 8 mm Open-End Wrench
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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 Removal
To remove the half-doors, repeat the installation steps in
reverse order.
NOTE:When removing the upper half-doors, push upward firmly
on the middle of the upper half-door until the posts detach
from the lower half.

Push Upward On Middle Of Upper Half Door To Remove

STEERING WHEEL
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward
or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located on
the steering column.

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column,
move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the
steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To
lock the steering column in position, push the control
handle upward until fully engaged.
1 — Remove Paper Backing From Shim
2 — Slide Pencil through Hole In Shim
3 — Press Pencil With Shim Into Pocket
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving
with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.

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Manual Seat Height Adjustment
The driver's seat height can be raised or lowered by using
the ratcheting handle, located on the outboard side of the
seat. Pull upward on the handle to raise the seat, push
downward on the handle to lower the seat. Several strokes
may be necessary to achieve the desired position.

Seat Height Adjustment

Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
To recline the seat, pull on the recline strap and lean
forward or backward, depending on the direction you
would like the seatback to move. Release the strap when
the desired position is reached and the seatback will lock
into place.

Recline Strap

Lumbar Support
The lumbar control knob is located on the outboard side of
the front driver seat. Rotate the control forward to
increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of
lumbar support.

Lumbar Control Knob

Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two
Door Models
Pull upward on the easy entry lever located on the
outboard side of the seatback, and slide the entire seat
forward.

Easy Entry Lever

WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or death.

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To return the seat to a sitting position, fold the seatback
upright until it locks and push the seat rearward until the
track locks.
NOTE:

The front passenger seats have a track memory, which
returns the seat to its original position.
 The recline strap and easy entry lever should not be
used during the automatic returning of the seat to its
sitting position.
60/40 SPLIT FOLDING REAR SEAT —
F
OUR DOOR MODELS
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat to allow for extended cargo space.
NOTE:
 Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi -
tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down
easily.
 The center head restraints must be in the lowest posi-
tion to avoid contact with the center console when
folding the seat.
To Fold Down The Rear Seat
There are two release levers located on each upper
outboard side of the rear seat. The larger of the two
release levers folds down the seat and the head restraint
simultaneously. The smaller lever folds down the head
restraint independently for improved visibility.
To fold the seat, lift upward on the large release lever and
slowly fold down the seatback. The head restraint will fold
automatically with the seat when this lever is pulled.

Seatback Release Lever

NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from
the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an
extended period of time. This is normal. By simply
unfolding the seats to the open position, the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape over time.
To Raise The Rear Seat
Raise the seatback and lock it into place. Then, raise the
head restraint until it locks into place. If interference from
the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking,
you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper
position.
FOLD AND TUMBLE REAR SEAT —
T
WO DOOR MODELS
NOTE:
 Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
reposition the front seats.
 Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi -
tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down
easily.
WARNING!
 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability for
child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
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HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
The heated seat control buttons are located on
the center instrument panel below the
touchscreen and also in the Climate Control
touchscreen menu.
 Press the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting
on.
 Press the heated seat button a second time to turn the
MED setting on.
 Press the heated seat button a third time to turn the LO
setting on.
 Press the heated seat button a fourth time to turn the
heating elements off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
 The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator
changes it.
For information on use with the Remote Start system, see
Úpage 18.
REAR SEAT ARMREST — IF EQUIPPED
The center part of the rear seat can also be used as a rear
armrest with cupholders. To unfold it, grab the pull strap
under the head restraint and pull it forward.

Rear Seat Armrest

NOTE:The cupholder liner can be removed for cleaning.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by
restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the
head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
 Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus -
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
 Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
WARNING!WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability for
child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a crash.
 Head restraints should never be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a colli -
sion.
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Front Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment
button located on the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint. The release button does
not need to be pushed to adjust the head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go
then push the adjustment button and the release button
at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint
up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint
posts into the holes and push downward. Then adjust it to
the appropriate height.

Front Head Restraint

NOTE:Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the
incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional
clearance to the back of the head.
Rear Head Restraints — Two Door Models
The rear seat is equipped with non-adjustable, but
foldable head restraints.
To fold the outboard head restraint, pull on the release
strap located on the upper outboard side of each rear
seat.

Rear Head Restraint Folding Strap Locations
Rear Head Restraints Folded

To return the head restraint to its upward position, lift up
on the head restraint until it locks into place.
For information on child seat tether routing, see
Úpage 261.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
WARNING!

A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occu -
pants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.
 ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
reinstallation instructions prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.

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Rear Head Restraints — Four Door Models
The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable, but
foldable, outboard head restraints, as well as an
adjustable, removable center head restraint.
To fold the outboard head restraint, pull on the inner
release lever, located on the upper part of the rear seat.

Rear Head Restraint Lever
Rear Head Restraint Folded

To return the head restraint to its upward position, lift up
on the head restraint until it locks into place.
To raise the center head restraint, lift up on the head
restraint. To lower the center head restraint, push the
adjustment button, located at the base of the head
restraint, and push down on the head restraint. To remove the center head restraint, push the release
button, located on the base of the head restraint, and pull
upward on the head restraint.
To install the head restraint, hold the release button while
pushing downward on the head restraint. For information
on child seat tether routing, see
Úpage 261.
NOTE:Lower the center head restraint to avoid contact with the
center console when folding the seat down.
WARNING!

Do not drive the vehicle without the rear seat head
restraints installed while passengers are occupying
the rear seat. In a collision, people riding in this area
without the head restraints installed are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
 A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occu -
pants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.
 ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
reinstallation instructions prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle without the rear seat head
restraints installed while passengers are occupying
the rear seat. In a collision, people riding in this area
without the head restraints installed are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
 A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occu -
pants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.
 ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
reinstallation instructions prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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