2013 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED Owners Manual

Insert the left-side Freedom panel into the bag with the
latches facing upward.
NOTE: Ensure the front Freedom panel latch is closed
prior to inserting the panel into the bag. Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag closed.
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Install the seat attachment strap (at the top of the bag)
through the loops. Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks and
straps facing the back of the rear seat. Attach the clips at
the bottom of the bag to the child restraint anchorages,
located at the base of the rear seat.208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and
loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap to
tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear seat. Front Panel(s) Installation
NOTE: 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.
1. Install the right panel first, then the left panel.
2. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal
in reverse order.
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Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top
Removed
1. Turn the left and right panels over and move the
spacer block (located on the rear of the panel) upward
90 degrees. 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).210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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. 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of
the vehicle.
Wire Harness Connector
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7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward to the
right. 8. To remove the wiring harness press the tab and pull
downward to disconnect.
Red Locking Tab Press Tab To Disconnect212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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. 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.Pinch Grip On Hose
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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
WARNING!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.
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. (Continued)214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE