2008 JEEP WRANGLER window

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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Putting Up 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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13. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body
side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) towards the
rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the
rear roof bow (4–bow) will aid to reach the channel with
the retainers.14. To install the side windows, affix the window tem-
porarily by attaching to the Velcro
in the upper rear
corner. Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
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15. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door
channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and
properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so
can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the
window.16. Continue closing the zipper only along the top edge
of the window.
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17. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the
window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the
front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by
closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro
along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for
the opposite side. 18. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate
bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear
window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and
pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.
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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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5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black
round-headed Torxhead screws (using a #40 Torx head
driver) on each side of the base of the windshield.
6. Reinstall wiper arms.REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY
Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped
A rotary ring switch on the control lever (located on the
right side of the steering column), controls operation of
the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of
the switch up to the “On” position will activate the wiper.
Rotating the switch ring beyond the “On” or “Off”
position will activate the rear washer. The wash pump
will continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is
engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle three times
before returning to the set position.
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