2023 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

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HARD TOP FRONT PANEL(S)
I
NSTALLATION

1. Open the header latch inside the vehicle, and the
three L-shaped locks on each panel.

2. Set the right side panel on the windshield frame with the locating pin in the front receiver mounting hole
followed by the left side panel, making sure there is
no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are
sitting flush with the body.
3. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal in reverse order.
NOTE:To prevent water leaks, the seals and hard top panels
should be clear of any dust and debris prior to reinstal -
lation.
REMOVING THE HARD TOP

1. Remove both front panels
Ú
page 83.

2. Open both front doors.
3. Using the provided #50 Torx head driver and ratchet, remove the two Torx head screws that secure the
hard top at the B-pillar (near the top of the front
doors).

Step Three

4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside —
three screws on each side) using the #50 Torx head
driver.

Step Four

5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass. Lift the rear window glass.

Step Five

6. Locate the wire harness and washer hose on the left rear inside corner of the vehicle.

Step Six

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7. Release the locking tab by pushing it downward.

Step Seven

8. To remove the wiring harness, push the tab inward
while pulling downward to disconnect.

Step Eight Step Eight

9. To remove the washer hose, push the release button
on hose connector, and pull downward.

Step Nine

10. Secure the wire harness to the body side by plugging it into the receptacle and reengaging the locking tab.

Step Ten

11. Secure the washer hose by snapping it into the top of the body side receptacle.

Step Eleven

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Step Eleven

12. Lower the rear window, and close the swing gate.
13. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place the hard
top on a soft surface to prevent damage.
INSTALLING THE HARD TOP
If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they
must be removed prior to installation of the hard top. For
removal procedures, see
Úpage 95. To install the hard top, place the hard top on the vehicle
while making sure that the 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. Then follow the
removal steps in reverse order.
NOTE:

Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if
necessary.
 The Torx fasteners that attach the hard top to the body
should be torqued as follows using the provided
#50 Torx head driver and ratchet:
 Hard top to B-pillar: 119 in-lb +/- 23 in-lb
(13.5 N·m +/- 2.7 N·m)
 Hard top to J-rail: 154 in-lb +/- 30 in-lb
(17.5 N·m +/- 3.5 N·m)
SUNRIDER® FOR HARD TOP
The Sunrider® soft top can be used in place of the Hard
Top Freedom Panels for quick and easy opening of the
area above the driver and front passenger seats.

Sunrider® For Hard Top

To install the Sunrider® soft top, proceed as follows:

1. Remove both front Hard Top Freedom panels

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page 83.

2. With the help of a second person, set the Sunrider® top onto the top of the vehicle making sure to align
the holes at the front and rear of the side rails.

Lower Sunrider® Onto The Vehicle

CAUTION!
The removal of the rear Hard Top requires four adults,
one located on each corner. Failure to follow this
caution could damage the Hard Top.WARNING!
Do not open or close the Sunrider® top while driving.
Operating the top while driving could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning
may result in serious injury or death.
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3. Swing the front frame bracket around the side of the
rail, and insert the door rail attachment bolt (provided
bolt without spacer) from underneath. Tighten with a
#40 Torx head driver until snug.

Attach Front Door Rail Bolt

4. Insert the rear door rail attachment bolt (provided bolt with spacer) from underneath. Tighten with
#40 Torx head driver until snug.

Attach Rear Door Rail Bolt

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the other side of the vehicle.
NOTE:The recommended torque specification for the front and
rear door rail attachment bolts is 8.8 ft-lb (12 N·m).
6. Attach the rear clamp at the rear center of the Sunrider® top using the two provided rear clamp
attachment bolts. Tighten with #40 Torx head driver
until snug.

Rear Clamp Location

NOTE:The recommended torque specification for the rear clamp
attachment bolts is 3.7 ft-lb (5 N·m).
7. From inside the vehicle, lift and pull the Sunrider® top forward using the integrated handle on the front
header of the top. Manually guide the top into the
closed position.

Push Sunrider® Top Forward

8. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle on the header latch downward to engage the hook into its receiver.
Pull the handle back upward while squeezing the
hook, locking the latch into place. Repeat on the
other side.

Engage Both Header Latches

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To Open The Sunrider® Top
To open the Sunrider® top, proceed as follows:

1. Fold both sun visors forward against the windshield.

2. Release the header latches from the crossbar by
pulling the handle downward. Make sure the hook is
disengaged from its receiver.

Release Both Header Latches

3. From the front of the Sunrider® top, lift and push the top rearward to the Sunrider® position.

Sunrider® Position

4. Secure the top by using the two hook-and-loop fasteners provided with the Sunrider® kit, and wrap
one around the side rails on each side of the
Sunrider® top to hold it in place.

Hook-And-Loop Fastener Placement

POWER SLIDING TOP — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with a Power Sliding Top, the
control switch can be found on the front trim panel, to the
right of the driver’s side sun visor.

Power Sliding Top Control Switch

CAUTION!
Lowering of the windshield is NOT recommended in
vehicles equipped with a Power Sliding Top. Damage
will occur to the top as well as the header seal.
1 — Open Switch
2 — Close Switch
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NOTE:
The power top is non-removable. If desired, the rear
quarter windows can be removed and stored in the
provided storage bag
Úpage 93.
 The power top will not open in temperatures below
-4°F (-20°C). However, if it is opened at a higher
temperature, it can be closed at temperatures above
-40°F (-40°C).
 The power top will not operate at vehicle speeds above
60 mph (96 km/h).
NOTE:A slight pause in audio may be heard when opening and
closing the Power Sliding Top as a result of the Uconnect
system switching between power top Closed and power
top Open audio modes.
Opening And Closing The Power Top
Express Open/Close
Push the open switch and release it within one-half
second and the power top will open automatically from
any position. The power top will open fully and stop
automatically.
Push the close switch and release it within one-half
second and the power top will close automatically from
any position. The power top will close fully and stop
automatically.
During Express Open or Express Close operation, any
other movement of the power top switch will stop the
power top.
Manual Open/Close
To open the power top manually, push and hold the open
switch to the full open position, then release.
To close the power top manually, push and hold the close
switch to the fully closed position, then release.
Any release of the switch during open or close operation
will stop the power top movement. The top will remain in a
partially opened position until the switch is operated and
held again.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
the power top during Express Close operation. If an
obstruction in the path of the power top is detected, the
power top will automatically retract. Remove the
obstruction if this occurs. Next, push the close switch and
release to Express Close.
NOTE:
The Power Sliding Top may reverse motion if closing
during a severe headwind. If this occurs, push and hold
the Power Sliding Top switch again to close the top
completely.
 If three consecutive power top close attempts result in
Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable and
the power top must be closed in Manual Mode.
Power Top Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the quarter window glass panel. For important information
on cleaning and caring for your vehicle
Úpage 360.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible
to children. Do not leave the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™
Ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become
entrapped by the power top while operating the
power top switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
 In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open power top. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
also properly secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the power top.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the power top opening.
Injury may result.
WARNING!
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the power top is
almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear
your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the top’s
path before closing.

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Ignition Off Operation
The power top switch can remain active in Accessory Delay
for up to approximately 10 minutes after the vehicle’s
ignition is placed to the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature.
NOTE:Ignition Off time is programmable through the Uconnect
system Úpage 184.
Relearn Procedure
For vehicles equipped with a power top, there is a relearn
procedure that allows you to calibrate the power top when
the “Express Mode” stops working. To reset the power top,
follow these steps:

1. Place the ignition in the RUN position, and start the
vehicle.

NOTE:The engine must be running to perform the relearn
procedure.
2. Ensure the power top is in the fully closed position.
3. Push and hold the Close switch for 10 seconds. This will put the power top into calibration mode.
4. Continue holding down the close button while the top goes fully open and then back to fully close.
5. Once the power top has stopped in the fully closed position, release the close button. The power top is
now reset and ready to use.
NOTE:If the close button is released anytime during the
relearning process, the relearn may not be complete, and
the procedure must be repeated.
Rear Quarter Window Removal
On vehicles equipped with a Power Sliding Top, the rear
quarter windows can be removed. To remove these
windows, follow this procedure:

1. Open the swing gate, and lift the rear window.

2. Open both side doors nearest the quarter windows.
3. Locate the rear quarter window latches (two on each window) on the interior of the windows.
4. Rotate the left hand side latch clockwise to release.
5. Rotate the right hand side latch counterclockwise to
release.

Step Five

6. From the outside of the vehicle, lift each window upward and away from the vehicle.
NOTE:Do not pull down or apply any weight to the windows after
the latches are released. Damage could result to the pins
holding the windows in place.

Step Six
Step Six

1 — Rotate Left Handle Clockwise
2 — Rotate Right Handle Counterclockwise
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7. Store the rear quarter windows in the provided
storage bag and keep in a safe location, or securely
fasten the bag to the rear seat.
Quarter Window Storage Bag
To use the storage bags for the rear quarter windows,
proceed as follows:

1. With the bag completely open and the fabric divider raised, place the first quarter window with the
latches facing outward into the foam insert. Fold
divider over the window once placed inside.

Step One

2. Place the second window into the foam insert with the latches facing outward. Fully close the bag.
NOTE:Once both windows are placed inside the bag, the outside
of the windows will be facing each other with all latches
facing the outside of the bag.

Step Two

3. Store the bag in a safe location, or in the cargo area of the vehicle by securing the bag in the vehicle’s
cargo area. This is done by attaching the straps at the
top of the bag to the rear head restraints, as well as
attaching the clip at the bottom of the bag to the
forward most cargo hook on the load floor.

Step Three

1 — Bag Open With Divider Raised
2 — Lower Divider Over Window (Latches Facing Out -
ward)
1 — Second Window Placed Over Divider
2 — Fully Closed Bag
WARNING!
In a collision, unsecured rear quarter windows in the
vehicle could cause injury. They could fly around in a
sudden stop or rough terrain and strike someone in the
vehicle. Do not store the rear quarter windows in the
vehicle without securing them as instructed here.

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