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6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunriderlocking
mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear
doors. 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
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8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the
side bow until it rests on the windshield frame.9. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each
side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).
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10. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them
by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior
side of the body channel. Then, rotate it rearward and
over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of
the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only be
clipped to the shortened rail edge.11. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before
pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow).
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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.12. To install the side windows, affix the window tem-
porarily by attaching it to the Velcro
in the upper rear
corner. Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
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13. 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.
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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14. 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.15. 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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16. 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.17. Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of
the window.
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18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the
swing gate brackets.
19. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate
bracket on both the left and right sides.20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert-
ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel.
21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.
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