2004 JEEP WRANGLER tow bar

6. Open the tailgate.
7. Remove the tailgate bar (black bar with end caps) that
is located in the soft top and set aside.
NOTE:Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the
soft top bows before you lift the top.
8. Lift the soft top fabric up and away from the plastic
header with latches.
9. Pull all of the soft top fabric toward the rear of the
vehicle and wrap around the plastic header.
10. Pull the soft top fabric around the ends of the plastic
header so that the fabric has a tight, smooth appearance.
11. Working from the rear of the vehicle with the tailgate
open, lift the plastic header 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.
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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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6. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.
7. Shut the engine off and place the ignition key into the
unlocked OFF position.
8. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park).
9. Apply parking brake.
10. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar.
11. Release parking brake.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans-
mission is shifted into P (Park) with the transfer case
in N (Neutral) and the engine running. With the
transfer case in N (Neutral) ensure that the engine is
off prior to shifting the transmission into P (Park)
(refer to steps7±8above).
Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Shift automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or de-
press clutch pedal on manual transmission.
2. Shift transfer case lever into desired position.
3. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or release
clutch on manual transmissions.
NOTE:When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral)
on automatic transmission equipped vehicles, turning
the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash.
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WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N
(Neutral) position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move
despite the transmission position. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
²Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
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