2007 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

19. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends
at the lower left corner of the rear window opening.
Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned
before zipping to prevent damage.
20. Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of
the window.21. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the
swing gate brackets.
22. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert-
ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel.
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23. Open the doors and insert the top retainers into the
channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at
the front and work toward the rear of the vehicle.24. Ensure plastic retainer is tucked in properly at
B-pillar not pinching seal.
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25. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.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.
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.
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.
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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.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 wind-
shield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all associated
hardware and fasteners are correctly and tightly as-
sembled before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow
these instructions may prevent your vehicle from provid-
ing you and your passengers protection in some accidents.
•If you remove the doors, store them outside the vehicle.
In the event of an accident, a loose door may cause
personal injury.
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Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side
Bars
1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following
the instructions in this manual.
NOTE: To assist in properly reinstalling side bars,
mark the original locations prior to removing.
2. Remove the 2 top hex bolts (13mm), and the 1 side hex
bolt (13mm) visible through the trim (Do not remove
plastic corner trim, sun visor bolts, or sport bar covering).
3. Open sport bar Velcro covering.
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4. Remove 1 hex bolt (13mm) visible through the plastic
trim on bottom side of side bar, 1 hex bolt (13mm) on the
side of the side bar, and 1 hex bolt (13mm) on top of the
side bar.
NOTE:Pull side bar out horizontally when removing.CAUTION!
Do not remove the head impact foam from the side
bars, as damage to the foam may result.
NOTE:Store all of the mounting bolts in their original
threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping.
5. Remove side bar assembly, and reattach sport bar
Velcro covering.
6. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four
cinch straps (available from your authorized dealer).
Attach the straps through the slots located on the floor
behind the folded rear seat at the front of the storage bin
cover.
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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 the cinch straps.
7. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling
the wiper away from the windshield and out to the
“lock” position. Unsnap the wiper arm nut caps, and
remove retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and store
in center console or securely behind the rear seat.
8. Remove the lower windshield plates by removing the
6 black round headed Torxhead screws (using a #40
Torxhead driver) on each side of the base of the
windshield.9. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the
rubber hood bumpers.
10. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap
through the footman hoop on the center of the hood and
on the center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap
to secure the windshield in place.
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Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
1. Raise the windshield.
2. Loosely attach rear of side bar to sport bar. Refer to
Step 4 of “Lowering Windshield and Removing Side
Bars” earlier in this section.
•Reattach sport bar Velcro covering.3. Attach front of side bar to windshield frame.
•Install top two (2) hex bolts (13mm) first, then lower
side hex bolt (13mm). Lower side bolt will not align
until top two bolts are installed.
4. Tighten all side bar attachment bolts.
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