8. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
NOTE:
Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides
of the vehicle.
• To raise the soft top, perform the above
steps in the opposite order.WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle with the rear
window curtain up unless the side cur-
tains are also open. Dangerous exhaust
gases which can kill could enter the
vehicle.
• The fabric upper doors and fabric top are
designed only for protection against the
elements. Do not rely on them to contain
occupants within the vehicle or to pro-
tect against injury during an accident.
Remember, always wear seat belts.
CAUTION!
• Do not run a fabric top through an auto-
matic car wash. Window scratches and
wax buildup may result.
• Do not lower the top when the tempera-
ture is below 41°F (5°C). Damage to the
top may result.
• Do not lower the top when the windows
are dirty. Grit may scratch the window.
CAUTION!
• Do not move your vehicle until the top
has been either fully attached to the
windshield frame, or fully lowered.
• The soft top is not designed to carry any
additional loads such as roof racks,
spare tires, building, hunting, or camp-
ing supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it
was not designed as a structural member
of the vehicle and, thus, cannot properly
carry any additional loads other than
environmental (rain, snow, etc.).
Hard Top And Freedom Top
Freedom Top Removal
Follow these simple steps to remove the front
panels.
1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the
side.
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CAUTION!
• The front panel(s) must be positioned
properly to ensure sealing. Improper in-
stallation can cause water to leak into
the vehicle's interior.
• The hard top assembly must be posi-
tioned properly to ensure sealing. Im-
proper installation can cause water to
leak into the vehicle's interior.
• The hard top is not designed to carry any
additional loads such as roof racks,
spare tires, building, hunting, or camp-
ing supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it
was not designed as a structural mem-
ber of the vehicle, and thus cannot prop-
erly carry any additional 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 bodyside, or fully
removed.
• The removal of the hard top requires four
adults located on each corner. Failure to
follow this caution could damage the
hard top.
Dual Top — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,
you must remove one of the tops from the
vehicle.
•Two Door- If the soft top is removed, the
pivot brackets must also be removed from
the sport bar.
•Four Door- If the soft top is removed,ensure
that the pivot bracket strap is installed onto
the Soft Top pivot bracket before removing the
soft top from the vehicle.Remove the fasten-
ers between the Soft Top pivot bracket and
the attach bracket to the sport bar.
NOTE:
• The soft top was installed at the factory for
shipping purposes only.
• The soft top and the hard top are to be used
independently.
•For complete information, refer to your
Owner's Manual.
Pivot Bracket Strap
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