2005 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

10. Completely release the hooks on the rear side of the
windshield. Grasp the side bow behind the header and
lift top back.
11. 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,
prevent connector damage by ensuring that the hard top
wire harness is folded back and secured to the main
harness, using the attached Velcrostrap.
12. 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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Tuck the top material between the 2 bow and the 3 bow
as it folds.13. Tuck the top material between the 2 bow and the
header.
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14. After the top is folded down, ensure that the drip rail
retainers are tucked in inward as shown. This is to avoid
unnecessary wear to the fabric.
15. After the top is folded down, tuck the check straps so
that they are not hanging and flapping outside the
vehicle.
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. Begin working from the rear of the vehicle, with the
tailgate open. Lift the plastic header (with latches) up and
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over the sport bar. As the header reaches the top, locate
the 2 bow and push it up and over the sport bar.2. 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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3. Unclip and move the sun visor to the side. 4. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each
side into the windshield slot.
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5. 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.6. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail
panels over the 3 bow letting them hang down.
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7. Align the sail panel retainer to the edge of the bodys-
ide retainer at the rear. Tuck the sail panel into the
bodyside retainer beginning from the rear and working
to the corner. Tuck the retainer around the corner and
continue forward.NOTE:This may be difficult due to fabric tension. If
difficulty is experienced with fabric tension, place your
hand on top of the 3 bow and gently pull down to help
tuck in the sail panel retainers.
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8. To install the quarter window, affix the rear corner of
the window temporarily to the Velcro. Start and zip the
zipper only about 1 inch (2.5 cm).At this time it is
necessary to tuck in the door frame retainer.9. After the door frame retainer has been completely
tucked in, finish zipping in the window. Then affix the
Velcroflaps around the window.
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