2013 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED Owners Manual

Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a clean,
dry location (another person may be needed to help with
this operation).
7. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Instal-
lation” in this section. Installing The Soft Top — Four-Door Models
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
• Six door frame attachment knobs
• 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. 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199

4. Install the soft top with the pivot bracket above the
sport bar bracket, lower the pivot bracket onto the
sport bar bracket mounting tab in a downward motion
to lock into tab (another person may be needed to help
with this operation). 5. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30
Torx  head driver. Secure them until they are snug,
being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over-
tighten.200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
6. Remove the tether strap from the pivot bracket and
slide down the side bow (both sides). 7. Button the side bow tether strap (both sides).
8. 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. 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201

9. 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.
10. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up
The Soft Top” in this section.
FREEDOM TOP™ THREE-PIECE MODULAR
HARD TOP — IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION!• The hard top is not designed to carry any addi-
tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build-
ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued)etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural mem-
ber of the vehicle, and thus cannot properly carry
any additional loads other than environmental
(rain, snow, etc.).
• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame and
bodyside, or fully removed.
CAUTION!Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew:
• It is recommended that the top be free of water
prior to panel removal. Removing the top, opening
a door or lowering a window while the top is wet
may allow water to drip into the vehicles interior. (Continued)202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION! (Continued)• The hard top assembly must be positioned prop-
erly to ensure sealing. Improper installation can
cause water to leak into the vehicles interior.
• Careless handling and storage of the removable
roof panels may damage the seals, causing water to
leak into the vehicles interior.
• The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicles interior.
Front Panel(s) Removal
NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing
right panel.
1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side. 2. Turn the rear fasteners (knobs) (located on the over-
head speaker bar assembly) counterclockwise until
they can be removed.
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3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center
of the roof panel. 4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoul-
der belt anchorage).204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the
windshield.
6. Remove the left-hand panel.
To remove the right panel, follow the steps above
except for Step 3. Freedom Top™ Storage Bag
Vehicles equipped with a Freedom Top™ Modular Hard
Top, come with a Freedom Top™ storage bag that allows
you to store your Freedom Top™ panels. The storage bag
contains two compartments and fits behind the rear seat.
Lay the Freedom bag down so the loops and hooks are
facing downward. Unzip the bag and fold back the outer
flap. Release the Velcro on the black panel divider and
fold it back.
NOTE: Ensure the front Freedom Top™ panel latch is
closed prior to inserting the panel into the Freedom bag.
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Insert the right side Freedom panel into the bag with the
latches facing downward. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is
laying flat). Secure the Velcro, located at the center of the
divider.206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE