2013 JEEP WRANGLER ECU

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.
5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass. Lift the rear window glass.
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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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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Refer to “Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models”
in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. It contains important information on cleaning
and caring for your vehicle’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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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 ve-
hicle or to protect against injury during an acci-
dent. Remember, always wear seat belts.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on the top material:
• It is recommended that the top be free of water
prior to opening it. Operating the top, 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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17. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gatebracket on both the left and right sides.
18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching
the sail panel retainers into the body side channel. 19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.
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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 “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. It contains important information on cleaning
and caring for your vehicle’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 open.
Dangerous exhaust gases which can kill could
enter the vehicle.
• 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 ve-
hicle or to protect against injury during an acci-
dent. Remember, always wear seat belts.
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NOTE:Help from another person will ease this operation.
20. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between thebows as far inside as possible. This will keep any
portion of the top from flapping outside of the
vehicle. 21. 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.
22. Close the front header latches.
23. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section for further information.
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Putting Up The Soft Top
NOTE:Be extremely careful when putting up the soft
top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be
helpful to open the rear doors.
1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section for further information.
2. Undo the straps used to secure the top in the down position and store in secure location.
3. Open the swing gate.
4. Grasp the folded side bows and lift to the top of the rear door frames. NOTE:
Help from another person will ease this operation.
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21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors totheir secured position. SUNRIDER® (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a
window while the top is wet may allow water to drip
into the vehicle’s interior.
NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph
(64 km/h) with the Sunrider® feature open, it is recom-
mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.
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