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b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the
bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the
bows facing upward.
c. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to
reattach them to the metal pivot brackets.d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30
Torx
head driver. Secure them until they are snug,
being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over-
tighten.
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NOTE:The front panel(s) must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame
so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the
panels are sitting flush with the body. 2. Install the right panel first, then the left panel.
3. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal
in reverse order.
Rear Hard Top Removal
1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s)
Removal” in this section.
2. Open both doors.
3. Remove the two Torx
head screws that secure the
hard top at the B-pillar (near the top of the door) using a
#40 Torx head driver (Four–Door Only).
4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard
top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a
#40 Torx head driver.3
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2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the
front of the door frame.
3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward hand to
remove the frame from the vehicle.
4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for
storage. Store in a secure location.
WARNING!
•Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the
door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protec-
tion that they can provide. This procedure is
furnished for use during off-road operation only.
•Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with
the doors removed as you will lose the protection
that they can provide. This procedure is furnished
for use during off-road operation only.
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5. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the
upper front of the rear door frame. Pull the frame toward
you with your rear hand to remove the frame from the
vehicle.
6. Screw the knob back into the door frame and fold for
storage. Store in a secure location.
WARNING!
•Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the
door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protec-
tion that they can provide. This procedure is
furnished for use during off-road operation only.
•Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with
the doors removed as you will lose the protection
that they can provide. This procedure is furnished
for use during off-road operation only.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models”
in Section 7 of this manual. It contains important
information on cleaning and caring for your vehi-
cle’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 the vehicle with the rear window
curtain up unless the side curtains are also re-
moved. Dangerous exhaust gases could enter the
vehicle causing harm to the driver and passengers.
•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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20. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.SOFT TOP (FOUR-DOOR MODELS)
Please visit the owner’s section of Jeep.com for instruc-
tional videos.
CAUTION!
The soft top is not designed to carry any additional
loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunt-
ing, 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 addi-
tional 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.3
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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 the tempera-
ture is 41°F (5°C) or below, do not attempt to put the top
down or roll the rear or side curtains.
CAUTION!
•Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car
wash. Window scratches and wax buildup 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.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not lower the top with the windows installed.
Window and top damage may occur.
•Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models”
in Section 7 of this manual. It contains important
information on cleaning and caring for your vehi-
cle’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.
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18. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track
and lower the top down into the vehicle.
NOTE:Help from another person will ease this opera-
tion.
19. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the
bows as far inside as possible. This will keep any portion
of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle. 20. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro
straps
provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the
strap around the side bows and through the slot on the
body.
21. Close the front header latches.
22. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door
Frame” in this section.
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