2015 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of
the vehicle.
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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.
Wire Harness ConnectorRed Locking Tab
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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 DisconnectPinch Grip On Hose
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