2013 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED Owners Manual

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.
• Careless handling and storage of the soft top may
damage the seals, causing water to leak into the
vehicle’s interior.
• The soft top must be positioned properly to ensure
sealing. Improper installation can cause water to
leak into the vehicle’s interior. Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
Refer to “Lowering The Soft Top” in this section for
further information.
1. Remove the side windows.
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2. Remove the back window. 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame.224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side
channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.
NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is
helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow. 5. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so
that they rest on top of the soft top.
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6. Release the Sunrider  latch (both sides). 7. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
NOTE: Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the
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Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
Refer to “Raising The Soft Top” in this section for further
information.
1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the
Sunrider  latches (another person may be needed to
help with this operation).
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2. Engage header latches. 3. Install rear corner panels.228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

4. Install the back window. 5. Install the side windows.
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6. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door
channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and
properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do
so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the
window. 7. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the
window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the
front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish
by closing the zipper completely and attaching the
Velcro  along the top and rear of the window. Repeat
this step for the opposite side.
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