2009 JEEP WRANGLER tow

14. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid forward over
the Sunriderlink (Sunrider Models only).
15. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sun-
rider Models only). 16. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to
prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted
brake light. Move to the front of the vehicle. Grasp the
side bow behind the header and lift the top, folding it
toward the rear of the vehicle.
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9. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail
panels over the rear roof bow.10. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body
side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear
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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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 your 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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•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 it 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 the side window retainers
from the door channel and body side channel. Repeat this
step on the opposite side.
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12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed
unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the
swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward
while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle
to disengage.13. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift
the top.
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12. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before
pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow).Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side
channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear
window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear
roof bow (4–bow) will aid in reaching the channel with
the retainers.
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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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5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest
the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.6. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form
a “W” as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material
into two folds. Ensure that the straps are securely stowed.
7. Close the front header latches.
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