2007 JEEP WRANGLER roof

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. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for
bottom of rear window) located in the soft top and set
aside.
NOTE:Be sure the wire harness in the right rear corner
is not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top.
7. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up
the Soft Top” in this section.FREEDOM TOP 3– PIECE MODULAR HARD TOP
CAUTION!
•The hard top is not designed to carry any addi-
tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build-
ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage,
etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural
member of the vehicle, and thus cannot properly
carry any additional loads other than environmen-
tal (rain, snow, etc.).
CAUTION!
Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame and
bodyside, or fully removed.
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Front Panel(s) Removal
NOTE:Left panel must be removed before removing
right panel.
1. Fold down the sun visor, and move to the side.
2. Turn center l-shaped locks (2) from center of roof
panel.3. Turn rear l-shaped lock (located above shoulder belt
anchorage).
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SOFT TOP (2 DOOR MODELS)
CAUTION!
•The soft top is not designed to carry any additional
loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building,
hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc.
Also, it was not designed as a structural member of
the vehicle, and thus cannot properly carry any
additional loads other than environmental (rain,
snow, etc.).If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top
has been folded down for a period of time, the top will
appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it
difficult to put up. This is caused by a natural contraction
of the vinyl coating on the fabric top.
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top
fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and
the top can then be installed.If temperature is 41°F (5°C)
or below, do not attempt to put the top down or roll the
rear or side curtains.
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9. Once unzipped, remove side window retainers from
the door channel and body side channel. Repeat this step
on the opposite side.
10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body
side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.NOTE:When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is
helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
11. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so
that they rest on top of the soft top.
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7. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail
panels over the rear roof bow.
8. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body
side channel, leaving the last three (3) inches towards therear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the
rear roof bow (3 bow) will aid to reach the channel with
the retainers.
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16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the
swing gate brackets.
17. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the
rear soft top bow (3 bow), then complete attaching the
sail panel retainers into the body side channel.18. Open the doors and insert the roof retainers into the
channels above the door, starting at the front and work-
ing rearward.
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SOFT TOP (4 DOOR MODELS)
CAUTION!
•The soft top is not designed to carry any additional
loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building,
hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc.
Also, it was not designed as a structural member of
the vehicle, and thus cannot properly carry any
additional loads other than environmental (rain,
snow, etc.).If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top
has been folded down for a period of time, the top will
appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it
difficult to put up. This is caused by a natural contraction
of the vinyl coating on the fabric top.
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top
fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and
the top can then be snapped into place.If temperature is
41°F (5°C) or below, do not attempt to put the top down
or roll the rear or side curtains.
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9. Once unzipped, remove side window retainers from
the door channel and body side channel. Repeat this step
on the opposite side.
10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body
side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.NOTE:When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is
helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
11. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft
top.
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