2009 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

15. 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 byclosing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro

along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for
the opposite side.
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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16. 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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17. 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.
18. Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of
the window.19. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the
swing gate brackets.
20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert-
ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel.
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21. Open the doors and insert the top retainers into the
channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at
the front and working toward the rear of the vehicle.22. Ensure the plastic retainer is tucked in properly at the
B-pillar and not pinching the seal.
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23. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.SUNRIDER(TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a
window while the top is wet may allow water to drip
into the vehicle’s interior.
NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph
(64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom-
mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.3
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Opening the Sunrider
1. Insert your finger behind the plastic retainer. Pull
down and roll the retainer out of the channel. Repeat this
on the other side.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.3. Release the header latches from the loops on the
windshield frame.
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4. Slide the plastic sleeve forward.
5. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the
material is folded back as shown.NOTE:
The Sunrider latch on the door rail should not
be activated for Sunrider use. If activated, the soft top
must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels.
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6. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the
straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other
side.
7. Reposition the sun visors.Closing the Sunrider
1. Remove the straps from the side bows.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
3. Grasp the front header and pull it to the front of the
vehicle.
4. Hook the header latches to the loops on the wind-
shield frame, close latches, and return the sun visors to
their original positions.
5. Slide the plastic sleeve rearward over the Sunrider
link.
6. Tuck the drip rail retainers into the door frame slots.
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