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3. Locate the Sunrider® latch beneath the #6 Bow of
the soft top on the left side.

Step Three

4. Pull the latch to release the top, and allow the soft top to slide rearward freely in the guide tracks to the
stowed position.

Step Four

5. While pushing downward slightly on the folded soft top, slide the lock lever on the left and right side lift
assist mechanisms to the “lock” position.

Step Five (Locked Position)

6. Once the lock lever is in the “lock” position, push downward on each side of the folded soft top to
ensure it is secure. An audible “click” may be heard.

Step Six

NOTE:Secure the top by using the two hook-and-loop fasteners
provided in the center console.

Step Six

CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in damage
to the Soft Top or vehicle.

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RAISING THE SOFT TOP
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Raising The Soft Top From The Fully
Lowered Position

1. From the fully lowered position,
remove straps if previously
secured.

2. While pushing down on the rear of the top, slide the lock lever on the left and right side lift assist
mechanisms to the “unlock” position.

Step Two

3. Push up and forward from the #5 Bow along the guide track until it locks into the Sunrider® position with an
audible “click”.

Step Three

4. Gently pull rearward on the #6 Bow to ensure the top is locked in the Sunrider® position.
5. Using the side link, lift and push the soft top toward the front of the vehicle manually guiding the top into
the closed position.

Step Five
Step Five
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in damage
to the Soft Top or vehicle.
1 — Unlocked Position
2 — #5 Bow Location
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3. Engage the retainers on the front of the windows,
ensuring they are fully engaged, followed by the
retainers along the bottom of the windows.

Step Three

NOTE:It is critical that the retainers are fully engaged before the
vehicle resumes motion.
4. Secure the hook-and-loop fastener at the upper front corner of each quarter window by pressing firmly.

Step Four

Install The Rear Window

1. Guide the rear window into the retainer from left to right while keeping the window level.

Step One

2. Insert the swing gate bar into the retainers at the bottom of the window from left to the right.

Step Two

3. Rotate the swing gate bar into the left and right side retainers.

Step Three

1 — Retainer At Front Of Quarter Window
2 — Retainer At Bottom Of Quarter Window
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4. Making sure the lift assist mechanism is in the “lock”
position, lift the soft top into the rear of the vehicle
with the side links pointing toward the front. Lower
the lift assist mechanisms onto its retainers on both
sides (on the inside of the sport bar).

Step Four Step Four

5. Using the provided #40 Torx head driver and ratchet,
tighten the Torx screws by turning them clockwise.
Secure them until they are snug (refer to the following
table for recommended torque specifications), being
careful not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.
Repeat on the opposite side.

Step Five

Torque
Specification For Torx Screw Maximum Minimum
119.5 in-lb 150.5 in-lb 106.2 in-lb 13.5 N·m 17.0 N·m 12.0 N·m
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in damage
to the Soft Top or vehicle.
1 — Lock Position
2 — Torx Head Screw
3 — Torx Head Screw
Torque
Specification For Torx Screws Maximum Minimum
119.5 in-lb 150.5 in-lb 106.2 in-lb 13.5 N·m 17.0 N·m 12.0 N·m
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws
if they are overtightened.

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NOTE:
All hard top removal and installation instructions are
applicable to both two and four door model vehicles.
 Images shown are of four door models, and appear -
ance of two door model components may differ.
 The left side panel must be removed before removing
the right side panel.
To remove the hard top front panel(s), proceed as follows:

1. Fold down the sun visor against the windshield.

2. Turn the three L-shaped locks on the left side panel (one at the front, the rear, and outside), unlocking
them from the roof.

Step Two

3. Unlatch the left side header panel latch located at the top of the windshield.

Step Three

4. Remove the left side panel.
5. Repeat the previous steps to remove the right side panel.
Hard Top Panel(s) Storage Bag —
If Equipped
The Freedom Top panels storage bag allows you to store
your hard top panels. The storage bag contains two
compartments.
Lay the bag for the Freedom Top panels down so the loops
and hooks are facing upward. Unzip the bag and fold back
the outer flap.
NOTE:Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to inserting the
panel into the panels bag.
1. Insert the left side hard top panel into the bag with
the latches facing upward.

2. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is lying flat).
3. Insert the right side Freedom Top panel into the bag with the latches facing downward.
NOTE:Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to inserting the
panel into the bag.
4. Unfold the outer flap and zip the hard top bag closed.

Step Four

5. Lift the Freedom Top bag into the vehicle with the hooks and straps facing the back of the rear seat.
Attach the clip at the bottom of the bag to the child
restraint anchorage, located at the base of the rear
seat.
6. Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the
strap to tighten the Freedom Top bag securely
against the rear seat.
1 — Header Panel Latched
2 — Unlatched Position

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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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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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