2015 JEEP WRANGLER lock

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.
•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).
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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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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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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. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over
the Sunrider® link to lock in the link (Sunrider®
Models only).
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15. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over
the Sunrider® link to lock in the link (Sunrider®
Models only).
16. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sun-
rider® Models only).
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Opening The Sunrider®
1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
2. Release the header latches from the loops on the
windshield frame.
3. Make sure to slide the plastic sleeves forward to
unlock the Sunrider® links.
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6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider® locking
mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear
doors.
7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the
side bow until it rests on the windshield frame.
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