JEEP WRANGLER 2006 TJ / 2.G Owners Manual

16. Close the header latches and return the sun visor to
it’s secured position.SOFT TOP — SUNRIDER EQUIPPED MODELS
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.
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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.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.
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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,
etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small
brush. Cleaning products are available through your
authorized dealer.
NOTE: Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward
to keep the Sunrider feature locked.
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1. 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 at the back of the
rear drip rail retainer and work forward towards the
windshield. Repeat this on the other side.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Release the header latches and hooks from the wind-
shield slots.
4. Open the tailgate, partially unzip the rear window on
each side, and untuck the lower window retainers from
the tailgate clips on both sides of the tailgate opening.
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5. Grip and rotate the retainer bar up towards you to
release it from the upper portion of the tailgate clips. The
retainer bar runs along the bottom of the rear window.
6. Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window, bringing both the right zipper
and the 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 attached to the top. Pull
up on the window to disengage zipper end. Stow win-
dow carefully to avoid scratching.
7. Undo the Velcro
that runs along the top and rear
edge of the side window. Beginning from the rear and
moving forward, partially unzip the side window and
untuck the bottom retainer.
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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 rear corners of the
vehicle.
NOTE: If difficulty is experienced with fabric tension,
place your hand on the rear corner of the top and pull
down to help untuck the corners.
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10. Release the Sunrider pins to release the top bows
from the brackets located on both door rails. Push up and
back on the bow slightly so it does not fall back and lock
into the brackets. 11. Grasp the side bow behind the header and lift the top
back.
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12. As you begin to lower the top, wrap the sail panels so
that they rest on the roof of the vehicle.
13. Make sure the sides of the top are folded inward as
the top continues to fold, and check straps are clear of the
vehicle. For Unlimited Models
— Tuck the top between the 2
bow and 2-1/2 bow and 2-1/2 bow and 3 bow as it folds.
For Wrangler Models — Tuck the top between the 2 bow
and 3 bow as it folds.
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14. Tuck the top material between the 2 bow and the
header. 15. 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.
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16. After the top is folded down, tuck the check straps
inside the rear corners of the vehicle. This will keep them
from hanging and flapping outside the vehicle.
17. Hook the header latches back onto the header to keep
them from rattling.
Putting Up The Soft Top
NOTE: Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the
soft top bows before you lift the top. Make certain
Sunrider sleeves are covering the Sunrider links.
1. Unhook the header latches from the plastic header.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
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