2008 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

SOFT TOP (FOUR-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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CAUTION!
•Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash.
Window scratches and wax build-up may result.
• Do not lower the top when the temperature is below 41°F
(5°C). Damage to the top may result.
• Do not lower the top when the windows are dirty. Grit
may scratch the window.
• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been either
fully attached to the windshield frame, or fully lowered.
• Do not lower the top with the windows installed. Win-
dow and top damage may occur.
• Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models” in
Section 7 of this manual. It contains important informa-
tion on cleaning and caring for your vehicle’s fabric top.
• Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or force
any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing the soft top.
Do not force or pry the soft top framework when opening
or closing. Damage to the top may result.
WARNING!
•Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up
unless side curtains are also open. Dangerous
exhaust gases which can kill could enter the ve-
hicle.
•The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed
only for protection against the elements. Do not
rely on them to contain occupants within the
vehicle or to protect against injury during an
accident. Remember, always wear seat belts.
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Folding Down The Soft Top
1 — Header Bow6 — Body Side Retainer11 — Plastic Retainer
2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window
3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap
4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window
5 — Sail Panel 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window
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1 — Zipper Start
2 — Zipper Finish
3 — Swing Gate Bar
4 — Swing Gate Brackets
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NOTE:Clean side and rear windows before removal to
assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft
top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust,
etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small
brush. Cleaning products are available through your
authorized dealer.
1. If your vehicle has half-doors, remove each half-door
window by opening the door and lifting the half-door
window out.
NOTE: Stow half-door windows carefully outside of the
vehicle, never inside to avoid scratches.
2. Above the front of the rear door, place finger up into
the cutout in the plastic retainer and pull down, rolling
both the front and rear retainers out of the door frame.
Repeat this on the other side. 3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
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4. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops
on the windshield frame.5. Open the swing gate.
6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in
(7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the
swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the
swing gate brackets.
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•Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower
corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the
top and down to the left lower corner.Zipper pulls
will stay on the rear window. Pull down on the rear
window to disengage from the zipper on the top
cover. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch-
ing. 7. Undo the Velcro
that runs along the top and rear
edge of the side window.
8. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely
unzip the window.
9. Once unzipped, remove side window retainers from
the door channel and body side channel. Repeat this step
on the opposite side.
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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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