2006 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the
material is folded back as shown. Secure latches to plastic
retainer on header. 5. Locate strap to secure the header to the sport bar.
Wrap strap around sport bar and hook to header and
tighten.
6. Attach and reposition sun visors.
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To Lower
1. Remove strap from header and sport bar.
2. Release header latches from header retainer.
3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
4. Grasp the front header and pull to the front of the
vehicle.
5. Slide plastic sleeve rearward over Sunrider link.
6. Tuck drip rail retainers into the door frame slots.
7. Close the header latches, and return sun visors to their
original position.
NOTE: Sunrider is a trademark of Bestop, Inc.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.
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2. Fold the door frames and store the knobs and door
frames outside of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the
other side.
WARNING!
•Use both hands to remove the door frames. The
door frames will fold and could cause injury if
both hands are not used.
•Never 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.
2. Insert the top front of the door frame into the opening
at the top corner of the door opening. Push the top rear of
the door frame to the side bar.
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3. Slide door frame forward until the pin holes in the top
line up with the holes in the side bar. Screw in the knobs
and tighten, beginning with the front knob. Repeat
procedures on the other side.
FOLDING WINDSHIELD
The fold down windshield and removable side bars on
your vehicle are structural elements that can provide
some protection in some accidents. The windshield also
provides some protection against weather, road debris
and intrusion of small branches and other objects.
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Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
down and the side bars removed as you lose the protec-
tion these structural elements can provide.
NOTE: Before lowering windshield, disconnect the elec-
trical connector for the inside Compass/Temperature
mirror (if equipped).
NOTE: The windshield wiper arm and blade assemblies
must be removed prior to lowering the windshield, this
can be done by sliding out the attachment clip and gently
rocking the arm until it loosens, the wiper arms must be
returned to their “Park” positions when the windshield is
returned to its upright position.
If required for certain off-road uses, the side bars can be
removed and the windshield folded down. However, the
protection afforded by these features is then lost. If you
remove the side bars and fold down the windshield,
drive slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the speed of the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with
low range operation preferred, if you are driving off-road
with the windshield folded down.
Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as
the task that required their removal is completed and
before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your
passenger should wear seat belts at all times, on-road and
off-road, regardless of whether the windshield is raised
or folded down.
Outside rear view mirrors are mounted on the doors. If
you choose to remove the doors, see your authorized
dealer for a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror.
Federal law requires outside mirrors on vehicles for
on-road use.
NOTE:
If the doors are removed, the courtesy lights will
remain on. To turn these lights off, remove fuse #4 in the
fuse panel. Refer to “Fuse Panel” in Section 7 of this
manual. (See page 305 for more information.)
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WARNING!
Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against
personal injury:
•Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
down.
•Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is
securely fastened, either up or down.
•Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at all
times when the windshield is down.
•Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions for
raising the windshield. Make sure that the folding
windshield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all
associated hardware and fasteners are correctly and
tightly assembled before driving your vehicle. Failure
to follow these instructions may prevent your vehicle
from providing you and your passengers protection in
some accidents.
•If you remove the doors, store them outside the ve-
hicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door may
cause personal injury.
Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side
Bars
1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following
the instructions in this manual.
2. Remove the sun visors, if desired. Store the sun visors.
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3. Remove the two Torxhead screws holding each side
bar to the windshield frame. Shift the side bar inboard to
clear windshield pillar molding when removing the side
bar.
NOTE: Store all of the mounting bolts in their original
threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping. 4. Unzip the sport bar padding to expose the side bar
bolts. Remove the two front and rear Torx
head screws
for each bar. Remove the side bars and rezip sport bar
padding in place.
Do not loosen or remove the adjusting bolts on the side
of the side bars. These bolts are set at the factory to
properly fit the side bar to the vehicle.
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CAUTION!
Do not remove the head impact foam from the side
bars, as damage to the foam may result.
5. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four of
the cinch straps, found in the glove box. Attach the straps
through the footman loops located in the floor behind the
folded rear seat on each side of the vehicle.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you carry the side
bars loose in your vehicle. Remove the bars from the
vehicle or securely store them as described or they
may cause personal injury if an accident occurs. See
your authorized dealer for replacement if the cinch
straps are not found in the glove box.
6. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling
the wiper away from the windshield and out to the
“lock” position. Then, using a small flat tool such as a
screw driver, release the retaining clip from the top of the
wiper arm. Lift the wiper arms off and store in center
console or securely behind the rear seat.
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