2017 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

2. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider islaying flat). Secure the Velcro, located at the center of the
divider. 3. 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.
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4. Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag closed. 5. Install the seat attachment strap (at the top of the bag)through the loops.
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6. Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks andstraps 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. 7. 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 spacerblock (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.Step One
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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.
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6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner ofthe vehicle. 7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward to the
right.
Wire Harness ConnectorRed Locking Tab
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8. To remove the wiring harness push the tab and pulldownward to disconnect. 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.
CAUTION!
The removal of the Freedom Top requires four adults
located on each corner. Failure to follow this caution
could damage the Freedom Top.
Push Tab To DisconnectPinch Grip On Hose
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Rear Hard Top Installation
NOTE:If the door frames are installed from soft top usage,
they must be removed prior to installation of the hard top.
1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if necessary.
2. Install the hard top using the same steps for removal in reverse order.
Make sure that the hard top is sitting flush with the body
at the sides and check to ensure that there is a uniform gap
between the lift glass and hard top.
NOTE: •The Torx fasteners that attach the hard top to the body
should be torqued to 88 in lb +/- 22 in lb (10 N·m +/-
2.5 N·m).
• It is not necessary to pinch connection when reinstall-
ing washer hose. Push on until click is heard.
DOOR FRAME
WARNING!
• Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection
that they can provide. This procedure is furnished
for use during off-road operation only.
• Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that
they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew:
• 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 removable door
frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
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