2004 JEEP WRANGLER tailgate

24. Tuck in the plastic retainers on each side of the rear
window under the tailgate clips.25. Tuck in the drip rail retainers into the rail slot.
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NOTE:On a dual top vehicle, the two rear and center
nuts are retained onto the bodyside.
4. Open both doors.
5. Open tailgate all the way to ensure clearance of the
rear window glass. Lift rear window glass.6. Locate the wiring harness at the rear left side corner of
the vehicle.
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5. Open the tailgate, partially unzip the rear window on
each side, and unlock the rear window retainers.
NOTE:If zippers are difficult to operate due to road
dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a
small brush. Cleaning products are available through
Mopartdistributors.6. Pull the retainer bar straight out from the tailgate clips.
²Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window bringing the right zipper tab
all the way to the end of the zipper track at the
bottom left corner. Stow the windows carefully to
avoid scratching, pull up on the window to disen-
gage zipper end.
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Putting Up The Soft Top
NOTE:
Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the
soft top bows before you lift the top.
1. Slide Sunrider sleeve towards header to cover Sun-
rider link (Unlimited Models Only).
2. Begin working from the rear of the vehicle, with the
tailgate open. Lift the plastic header (with latches) up and
over the sport bar. As the header reaches the top, locate
the 2 bow and push it up and over the sport bar.3. Move to the side of the vehicle and pull the side bow
forward and down. Be sure the check straps are not
tangled around the 2 bow. You will see the 3 bow rise
from the rear of the vehicle.
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9. Tuck the sail panel retainer into the bodyside retainer.
Begin working from the rear tailgate opening and work
to the corner.NOTE:This may be difficult to do the first time. If
difficulty is experienced with fabric tension, place your
hand on top of the 3 bow and push down to help tuck in
the sail panels.
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14. To assist in getting the zipper started, lay the bar on
the inside of the wheel wells and uninstall half of the
D-pillar retainer from U-rail to expose zipper ends.15. Tuck the retainer bar into the tailgate clip.
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16. Tuck in the solid plastic retainers on each side of the
tailgate under the tailgate clip.17. Tuck in drip rail retainers into the door frame slots.
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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the
following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the
disc; avoid scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily ªclearº by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The controls for the heating and ventilation system in this
vehicle consist of three rotary control knobs. These com-
fort controls can be set to obtain desired interior condi-
tions.
NOTE:For the HVAC to operate efficiently and reduce
the possibility of fog build up on the interior of the
windows, the air exhausters should be kept clear at all
times. The air exhausters are the slots located on the rear
tailgate.
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