2004 JEEP WRANGLER Door

WARNING!
²Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up
unless side curtains are also open. Dangerous
exhaust gases which can kill could enter the
vehicle.
²The fabric upper doors and fabric top are de-
signed only for protection against the elements.
Do not rely on them to contain occupants within
the vehicle or to protect against injury during an
accident. Remember, always wear seat belts.
Folding Down The Soft Top
1. If your vehicle has half doors, remove each half door
window by opening the door and lifting the half door
window out.
NOTE:Stow half doors carefully outside of the vehicle,
never inside to avoid scratches.
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2. Grasp the drip rail retainers and untuck both of them
from the door frame slot. Repeat this on the other side.
3. Unclip and move the sun visor to the side.4. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the
windshield slots.
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10. Remove SunriderŸ pins to release side rails from
brackets located on both door rails (Unlimited Models
Only).
11. Release the hook portion of the latches. Grasp the
side bow behind the header and lift the top back.12. As you begin to lower the top, wrap the sail panels so
that they rest on the roof of the vehicle.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,
ensure that the hard top wire harness is folded back and
secured to the main harness, using the attached Velcrot
strap, to prevent connector damage.
13. Make sure the sides of the top are folded inward as
the top continues to fold, and that the check straps are
clear of the vehicle.
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6. Guide side bows down into bracket on door rails.
Make sure door rail Sunrider pins engage into bracket on
side bows (Unlimited Models Only).
7. Grasp the drip rail retainer and untuck them from the
door frame.
NOTE:Do not tuck the drip rails into the door frame at
this time.8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail
panels over the 3 bow. Let them hang down over the
sport bar.
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10. To install the quarter windows, affix the rear corner
of the window temporarily. Now, zip the zipper only
about 1 inch (2.5 cm).At this time it is necessary to tuck
in the door frame retainer.11. After the door frame retainer has been completely
tucked in, finish zipping in the window. Then affix the
Velcrotflaps around the window.
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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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18. Close the header latches and return the sun visor to
it's original position.SUNRIDERŸ Ð IF EQUIPPED (UNLIMITED
MODELS ONLY)
To Raise
1. Grasp the drip rail retainers and untuck both of them
from the door frame slot. Repeat this on the other side.
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6. Tuck drip rail retainers into the door frame slots.
7. Close the header latches, and return sun visors to their
original position.
DOOR FRAME
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on-pavement with the
door frame removed or the windshield down as you
lose the protection these structural elements can
provide. These two procedures are furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
Door Frame Removal
1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment
knobs. Place one hand in the upper rear and one hand on
the upper front of the door frame. Pull the frame towards
you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from
the vehicle.2. Fold the door frames and store the knobs and door
frames outside of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the
other side.
WARNING!
²Use both hands to remove the door frames. The
door frames will fold and could cause injury if
both hands are not used.
²Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an
event of an accident, a loose door frame many
cause personal injury. If removed, always store
the door frames outside of the vehicle.
Door Frame Installation
1. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body
side, just behind the door opening.
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