2017 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

7. Lift the soft top in a upward motion to release the pivotbracket from the sport bar bracket. 8. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a
clean, dry location (another person may be needed to
help with this operation).
NOTE: If you are doing this alone, use one arm to hold the
bundle up, the other to remove the brackets.
9. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Installa-
tion” in this section.
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Installing The Soft Top — Four-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
• Six door frame attachment knobs
• Right and left quarter windows
• Rear window
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”
in this section.
3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section.
4. Install the soft top with the pivot brackets above the sport bar brackets, lower the soft top into the sport bar
bracket slots in a downward motion to lock tab on soft
top. You will need to lift the top to get the brackets to
line up. (Another person may be needed to help with
this operation.) NOTE:
If you are doing this alone, use one arm to hold the
soft top up, the other to align the brackets.
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5. Lower the pivot bracket onto the sport bar bracketmounting tab in a downward motion to lock into tab.
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.
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8. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle remove thetether strap from the bracket hook by sliding strap up
off hook and slide down the side bow (both sides). 9. Button the side bow tether strap (both sides).
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10. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for bottomof rear window) and set aside.
NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is
not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top.
11. 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.
12. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up The Soft Top” in this section.FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD
TOP — IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
•The hard top is not designed to carry any additional
loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunt-
ing, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it
was not designed as a structural member of the
vehicle, and thus cannot properly carry any addi-
tional loads other than environmental (rain, snow,
etc.).
• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame and
body side or fully removed.
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 vehicle’s interior.
• The hard top assembly must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Careless handling and storage of the removable roof
panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
• The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause water
to leak into the vehicle’s 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 overhead
speaker bar assembly) counterclockwise until they can
be removed.
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3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center ofthe roof panel. 4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoulder
belt anchorage).
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5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of thewindshield.
6. Remove the left-hand panel.
To remove the right panel, follow the steps above except
for Step 3.
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.
1. Insert the right side Freedom panel into the bag with the latches facing downward.
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