2012 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

3. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear.
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4. Release Sunriderlatch (both sides).
5. Open the swing gate and lower the top. NOTE:
Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of
the vehicle.
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Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the
Sunriderlatches (another person may be needed to help
with this operation).
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2. Install rear corner panels.3. Rotate the header forward.
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4. Engage the header latches.5. Install the side and back windows.
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Folding Down The Soft Top
1 — Header Bow6 — Body Side Retainer
2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window
3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap
4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window
5 — Sail Panel 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window
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1 — Zipper Start
2 — Zipper Finish
3 — Swing Gate Bar
4 — Swing Gate Brackets
5 — Sail Panels
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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. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
3. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops
on the windshield frame. 4. Open the swing gate.
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