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2. Install right panel first, then the left panel.
3. Reinstall panel(s) using the same steps for removal in
reverse order.
Rear Panel Removal
1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s)
Removal” in this section.
2. Open both doors.
3. Remove the two (2) Torxhead screws which secure
the hard top at the B-pillar (near top of door) using a #40
Torxhead driver (4 Door Only).
4. Remove the six (6) Torxhead screws which secure the
hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using
a #40 Torxhead driver.5. Open swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the
rear window glass. Lift rear window glass.
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6. Locate the wiring harness at the rear left side corner of
the vehicle.
7. Disconnect the washer hose and install the tethered
cap.CAUTION!
Make sure storage cap is installed to prevent foreign
materials from entering tube and clogging system,
and also prevent fluid from being sprayed into rear
of vehicle.
8. Disconnect the wire harness from the hard top by
pressing the tab at the side of the connector and pulling
to disconnect.
NOTE:If the red latch on the connector is locked, push
the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch
on one end (right) of the connector. This will unlock
connector tab, allowing the tab to be pressed down and
enabling the harness to be disconnected from the hard
top.
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9. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place on a soft
surface to prevent damage.
Rear Panel Installation
NOTE:If the door frames are installed from soft top
usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the
hard top.
1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if
necessary.
2. Install the hard top using the same steps for removal
in reverse order.
NOTE:The hard top must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Also, make sure that the hard top is sitting
flush with the body at the sides and check to ensure that
there is a uniform gap between the lift glass and hard top.
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DOOR FRAME
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on-pavement with the door
frame removed as you lose the protection these
structural elements can provide. This procedure is
furnished for use during off-road operation only.
Door Frame Removal (2 Door Models)
1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment
knobs (2 per 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.
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2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the
front of the door frame.
3. Pull the frame towards you with your rearward hand
to remove the frame from the vehicle.
4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for
storage. Store in a secure location.
WARNING!
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.
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Door Frame Installation (2 Door Models)
1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews.
2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body
side, behind the door opening.3. After the door frame pin has been set into the bodys-
ide hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the
rubber seal at the top of the windshield.
4. Starting with the front of the door frame, clip it over
the metal side bar and then clip the rear making sure that
the material for the side bar covers is not pinched by the
door frame.
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5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both
knobs. Repeat on the other side.Door Frame Removal (4 Door Models)
1. Unscrew and remove the two (2) forward most door
frame attachment knobs.
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WARNING!
Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door
frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands
are not used.
2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the
upper front of the front door frame.
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