2010 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Cupholders
The front cupholders are located in the center console.NOTE:The front cupholder insert is removable for
cleaning.
Front Cupholders
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Rear Cupholders
The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center
console.
STORAGE
Console Storage Compartment
To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the
ignition key and turn. To open the storage compartment,
press the latch and lift the cover.
Rear Cupholders
Center Console
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Rear Storage Compartment
The rear storage compartment cover is held by a spring-
loaded latch. In order to remove the rear storage com-
partment cover, use the following procedure:
NOTE: The rear storage compartment latch should not
be used as cargo tie-down.
1. Flip up the pull loop so it is perpendicular (straight
up) to the top surface of the tray.
2. Pull up on the loop and twist it 90 degrees, so it is
parallel to the slotted hole in the tray.
3. Open the rear compartment cover.
DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top
is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed
from the sport bar. The soft top was installed at the
factory for shipping purposes only. The soft top and the
Rear Storage Cover
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hard top are to be used independently.Removal is
mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the
soft top. Your vehicle warranty will not cover damage
resulting from both tops remaining on the vehicle at the
same time for extended periods of time.
Removing the Soft Top
1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the
following items:
•Right and left door frames
•Door frame attachment knobs (four for two-door
models, six for four-door models)
•Right and left quarter windows
•Rear window
•Two rear window roll up straps
•Two Sunrider secure straps (if equipped)
•Two rear swing gate brackets
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”
in this section.
3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket
screws (two per side) using a #T30 Torx head driver.
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4. Disconnect the knuckles from the left and right metal
pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and
store in a clean, dry location.
NOTE:To aid in disconnecting the knuckles, you may
carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet. 5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the
pivot brackets. Remove the brackets using a #T30 Torx
head driver. Recover and re-zip the sports bar cover.
Store the pivot brackets and screws in a safe place.
6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Installa-
tion” in this section.
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Installing the Soft Top
NOTE:The following procedures are for first time set
up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to “Soft
Top” in this section.
1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard
top removal:
•Right and left door frames
•Door frame attachment knobs (four for two-door
models, six for four-door models)
•Right and left quarter windows
•Rear window 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”
in this section.
3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this
section.
4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to
reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle,
proceed to step #5.
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a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the
sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the
sports bar with the four screws that were removed
using a #T30 Torxhead driver. Re-cover and re-zip
the sport bar covers. 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. Reattach the knuckles onto the metal pivot brackets.
NOTE: To aid in reattaching the knuckles, you may
carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet.
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d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30
Torxhead driver. Secure them until they are snug,
being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over-
tighten.CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
5. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for
bottom of rear window) and set aside.
NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is
not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top.
6. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover
should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.
NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual
top wrap.
7. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up
the Soft Top” in this section.
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