2017 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

2. Remove the back window.3. Release header latches from the windshield frame.
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4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body sidechannel 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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6. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so thatthey rest on top of the soft top. 7. Release the Sunrider latch (both sides).
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8. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
NOTE:Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the
vehicle.Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
Refer to “Raising The Soft Top” in this section for further
information.
1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider latches (another person may be needed to help
with this operation).
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2. Engage header latches.
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3. Install rear corner panels.4. Install the back window.
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5. Install the side windows.
6. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo-rarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. Start
the zipper but close only about 1 inch (2.5 cm). 7. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door
channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and
properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so
can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the
window.
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8. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the windowinto the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and
working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the
zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top
and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite
side.
Retainer Insertion
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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