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6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner ofthe vehicle. 7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward to the
right.
Wire Harness ConnectorRed Locking Tab
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8. To remove the wiring harness press the tab and pulldownward to disconnect.
9. To remove the washer hose, pinch the grips on hose connector and pull downward. 10. Close the swing gate.
11. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place the hard
top on a soft surface to prevent damage.
Press Tab To Disconnect
Pinch Grip On Hose
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CAUTION!
The removal of the Freedom Top requires four adults
located on each corner. Failure to follow this caution
could damage the Freedom Top.
Rear Hard Top Installation
NOTE:If the door frames are installed from soft top
usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the
hard top.
1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if necessary.
2. Install the hard top using the same steps for removal in reverse order.
Make sure that the hard top is sitting flush with the body
at the sides and check to ensure that there is a uniform
gap between the lift glass and hard top. NOTE:
•
The Torx fasteners that attach the hard top to the body
should be torqued to 66 in lb +/- 22 in lb (7.5 N·m +/-
2.5 N·m)
• It is not necessary to pinch connection when reinstall-
ing washer hose. Push on until click is heard.DOOR FRAME
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew:
• Opening a door or lowering a window while the
top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s
interior.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Careless handling and storage of the removable
door frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water
to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
• The door frame(s) must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
NOTE:
• Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door
frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection that
they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
• Do not drive your vehicle on publicroads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that they
can provide. This procedure is furnished for use dur-
ing off-road operation only.
Door Frame Removal
1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment knobs (two per door).
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WARNING!
Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door
frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands
are not used.
2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on thefront of the door frame.
3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.3
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4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold forstorage. Store in a secure location. NOTE:
•
Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door
frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection that
they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
• Do not drive your vehicle on publicroads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that they
can provide. This procedure is furnished for use dur-
ing off-road operation only.
Door Frame Installation — Two-Door Models
1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews.
2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, behind the door opening.
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3. After the door frame pin has been set into the bodyside hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into
the rubber seal at the top of the windshield. 4. Starting with the front of the door frame, clip it over
the metal side bar and then clip the rear, making sure
that the material for the side bar covers is not pinched
by the door frame.
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5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten bothknobs. Repeat on the other side.
Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models
1. Install the rear door frame first.
2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the bodyside, just behind the rear door opening. 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal
sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not
to pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to
ensure it is properly positioned on the seal above the
front of the rear door.
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