2017 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 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.
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5. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the softtop. 6. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear.
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7. Release Sunrider latch (both sides).
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8. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
NOTE:Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the
vehicle.Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
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. Install rear corner panels.
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Step Two
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3. Rotate the header forward.4. Engage the header latches.
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5. Install the back window.6. Install the side windows.
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7. 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 in (2.5 cm). 8. 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.
Step Seven
Retainer Insertion
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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