JEEP WRANGLER 2005 TJ / 2.G Owners Manual

SOFT TOP
CAUTION!
•The soft top is not designed to carry any addi-
tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build-
ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or lug-
gage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural
member of the vehicle, and thus cannot properly
carry any additional loads other than environmen-
tal (rain, snow, etc.).
If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top
has been folded down for a period of time, the top will
appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it
difficult to put up. This is caused by a natural contraction
of the vinyl coating on the fabric top.
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top
fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and
the top can then be snapped into place.If temperature is
41°F (5°C) or below, do not attempt to put the top down
or roll the rear or side curtains.
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CAUTION!
•Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car
wash. Window scratches and wax build up may
result.
•Do not lower the top when the temperature 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.
•Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame, or
fully lowered.
•Do not lower the top with the windows installed.
Window and top damage may occur.
•Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Mod-
els” in Section 7 of this manual. It contains
important information on cleaning and caring for
your vehicle’s fabric top.
WARNING!
•Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up
unless side curtains are also open. Dangerous
exhaust gases which can kill could enter the
vehicle.
•The fabric upper doors and fabric top are de-
signed only for protection against the elements.
Do not rely on them to contain occupants within
the vehicle or to protect against injury during an
accident. Remember, always wear seat belts.
Folding Down The Soft Top
NOTE:Clean side and rear windows before removal to
assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft
top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust,
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etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small
brush. Cleaning products are available through your
authorized dealer.
1. If your vehicle has half doors, remove each half door
window by opening the door and lifting the half door
window out.NOTE:Stow half doors carefully outside of the vehicle,
never inside to avoid scratches.
2. Grasp the fabric of the top above the door frame. Pull
down and out on the fabric to untuck the drip rail
retainers from the door frame slot. Start with the rear
retainer and work forward towards the windshield.
Repeat this on the other side.
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3. Unclip and move the sun visor to the side.
4. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the
windshield slots.5. Open the tailgate, partially unzip the rear window on
each side, and untuck the lower retainers on the window
from the tailgate clips on both sides of the tailgate
opening.
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6. Pull the retainer bar straight out from the tailgate clips.
•Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window by bringing both the right
zipper and left zipper tabs all the way to the end of
the zipper track at the bottom left corner. Both
zipper tabs will remain on the zipper track attachedto the top. Pull up on the window to disengage
zipper end. Stow the windows carefully to avoid
scratching.
7. Beginning from the rear, moving forward, partially
unzip the side window and untuck the bottom retainers.
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8. Finish unzipping the window and untuck from the
door frame retainer at the front of the window, repeat this
step on the other side.
NOTE:Stow clean windows carefully outside of the
vehicle to avoid scratches.
9. Untuck the sail panels from the bodyside retainer.
NOTE:If difficulty is experienced with fabric tension,
place your hand on the rear upper corner of the top and
pull down to help untuck the sail panels.
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10. Completely release the hooks on the rear side of the
windshield. Grasp the side bow behind the header and
lift top back.
11. As you begin to lower the top, wrap the sail panels so
that they rest on the roof of the vehicle.NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,
prevent connector damage by ensuring that the hard top
wire harness is folded back and secured to the main
harness, using the attached Velcrostrap.
12. Make sure the sides of the top are folded inward as
the top continues to fold, and that the check straps are
clear of the vehicle.
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Tuck the top material between the 2 bow and the 3 bow
as it folds.13. Tuck the top material between the 2 bow and the
header.
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14. After the top is folded down, ensure that the drip rail
retainers are tucked in inward as shown. This is to avoid
unnecessary wear to the fabric.
15. After the top is folded down, tuck the check straps so
that they are not hanging and flapping outside the
vehicle.
Putting Up The Soft Top
NOTE:Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the
soft top bows before you lift the top.
1. Begin working from the rear of the vehicle, with the
tailgate open. Lift the plastic header (with latches) up and
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over the sport bar. As the header reaches the top, locate
the 2 bow and push it up and over the sport bar.2. Move to the side of the vehicle and pull the side bow
forward and down. Be sure the check straps are not
tangled around the 2 bow. You will see the 3 bow rise
from the rear of the vehicle.
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