2015 JEEP WRANGLER ECU

Installing The Soft Top — Two-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
•Door frame attachment knobs (four for two-door
models, six for four-door models)
•Right and left quarter windows
•Rear window
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top™ Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Re-
moval” in this section.
3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this
section.
4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to
reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle,
proceed to step #5.
a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the
sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the
sports bar with the four screws that were removed
using a #T30 Torx® head driver. Re-cover and
re-zip the sport bar covers.
b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the
bows pointing forward and the curved portion of
the bows facing upward.
c. Reattach the knuckles onto the metal pivot brackets.
NOTE:To aid in reattaching the knuckles, you may
carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet.
d. 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
overtighten.
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NOTE:Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is
not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top.
6. 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.
7. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up
The Soft Top” in this section.
DUAL TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS — IF
EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top
is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed
from the sport bar.The soft top was installed at the
factory for shipping purposes only.The soft top and the
hard top are to be used independently.Removal is
mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the
soft top. Your vehicle warranty will not cover damage
resulting from both tops remaining on the vehicle at the
same time for extended periods of time.
Removing The Soft Top — Four-Door Models
1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the
following items:
•Right and left door frames
•Six door frame attachment knobs
•Right and left quarter windows
•Rear window
•Two rear window roll up straps
•Two Sunrider® secure straps (if equipped)
•Two rear swing gate brackets
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top™ Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Re-
moval” in this section.
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3. Ensure the tether strap is secure to the pivot bracket.
Unbutton the side bow tether strap (both sides).
4. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle, slide the
tether strap up the side bow (both sides).
5. The tether strapmustbe hooked onto the pivot
bracket prior to removal of soft top from vehicle (both
sides).
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6. Install the pivot bracket bolts back into place using a
10.0 mm wrench or socket driver. Secure them until
they are snug, being careful not to cross-thread the
screws or overtighten.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
7. Remove the tether strap from the pivot bracket.3
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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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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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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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WARNING!
Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door
frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands
are not used.
2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the
front of the door frame.
3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward hand to
remove the frame from the vehicle.
4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for
storage. Store in a secure location.
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