2006 JEEP WRANGLER tow bar

5. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover
should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.
NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual
top wrap.
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.
For Unlimited Models — Pull all of the soft top fabric
toward the rear of the vehicle. Remove the three screws
from the header. Pull fabric over header until holes line
up. Reinstall screws through fabric holes and into header.
Repeat for the other side. (Refer to the Instruction Sheet
in the soft top for additional information and photos).
10. Pull the soft top fabric around the ends of the plastic
header so that the fabric has a tight, smooth appearance.
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5. Open the tailgate, partially unzip the rear window on
each side, and untuck the lower retainers on the window
from the tailgate clips on both sides of the tailgate
opening.
6. Pull the retainer bar straight out from the tailgate clips.
•Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window by bringing both the right
zipper and left zipper tabs all the way to the end of
the zipper track at the bottom left corner. Both zipper
tabs will remain on the zipper track attached to the
top. Pull up on the window to disengage zipper end.
Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching.
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5. Grip and rotate the retainer bar up towards you to
release it from the upper portion of the tailgate clips. The
retainer bar runs along the bottom of the rear window.
6. Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window, bringing both the right zipper
and the left zipper tabs all the way to the end of the
zipper track at the bottom left corner. Both zipper tabs will remain on the zipper track attached to the top. Pull
up on the window to disengage zipper end. Stow win-
dow carefully to avoid scratching.
7. Undo the Velcro
that runs along the top and rear
edge of the side window. Beginning from the rear and
moving forward, partially unzip the side window and
untuck the bottom retainer.
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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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Frontal Area
The maximum height and maximum width of the front of
a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be
installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue
that typically provides adjustable friction associated with
the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized
trailers.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attached
to the tow vehicle, plus a removable hitch head and
spring bar assembly that fits into the receiver opening
and hook up brackets that connect the spring bars to the
trailer frame.
Trailer Hitch Classification
The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000
lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to
the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory
equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000
lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package.
See your dealer for package content.
The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
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CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before
recreational towing to prevent damage to internal
parts.
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Shift automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or de-
press clutch pedal on manual transmission.
3. Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral).
4. Start engine.
5. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual
transmission into gear.
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 step s7–8
above).
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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.
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!
•Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
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