JEEP WRANGLER 2008 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top
is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed
from the sport bar. The soft top was installed at the
factory for shipping purposes only. The soft top and the
hard top are to be used independently. Removal is
mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the
soft top. Your vehicle warranty will not cover damage
resulting from both tops remaining on the vehicle at the
same time for extended periods of time.
Removing The Soft Top
1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the
following items:
•Right and left door frames
•Door frame attachment knobs (four for two-door
models, six for four-door models)
•Right and left quarter windows
•Rear window
•Two rear window roll up straps
•Two Sunrider secure straps (If Equipped)
•Two rear swing gate brackets
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”
later in this section.
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3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket
screws (two per side) using a #T30 Torxhead driver.4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from
the left and right metal pivot brackets. Remove the soft
top from the vehicle and store in a clean, dry location.
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5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the
pivot brackets. Remove the brackets using a #T30 Torx
head driver. Recover and re-zip the sports bar cover.
Store pivot brackets and screws in a safe place.
6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Installa-
tion” later in this section.Installing the Soft Top
NOTE:The following procedures are for first time set
up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to “Soft
Top” in this section.
1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard
top removal:
•Right and left door frames
•Door frame attachment knobs (four for two-door
models, six for four-door models)
•Right and left quarter windows
•Rear window
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”
later in this section.
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3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this
section.
4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to
reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle,
proceed to step #5.a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the
sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the
sports bar with the four screws that were removed
using a #T30 Torx head driver. Re-cover and re-zip
sport bar covers.
b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the
bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the
bows facing upward.
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c. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to
reattach them to the metal pivot brackets.
d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30
Torxhead driver. Secure them until they are snug
being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over-
tighten.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
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5. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover
should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.
NOTE:A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual
top wrap.
6. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for
bottom of rear window) and set aside.
NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is
not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top.
7. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up
the Soft Top” in this section.FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD
TOP
CAUTION!
•The hard top is not designed to carry any addi-
tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build-
ing, hunting, or camping 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 environmen-
tal (rain, snow, etc.).
CAUTION!
Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame and
bodyside, or fully removed.
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Front Panel(s) Removal
NOTE:Left panel must be removed before removing
right panel.
1. Fold down the sun visor, and move to the side.
2. Turn center L-shaped locks (2) from center of roof
panel. 3. Turn rear L-shaped lock (located above shoulder belt
anchorage).
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4. Turn rear fasteners (knobs) (located on overhead
speaker bar assembly) counterclockwise until they can be
removed.5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the
windshield.
6. Remove panel.
To remove right panel, follow steps above except for step
2.
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Front Panel(s) Installation
NOTE:The front panel(s) must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame
so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the
panels are sitting flush with the body.
1. Install right panel first, then the left panel.
2. Reinstall panel(s) using the same steps for removal in
reverse order.
Front Panel(s) Installation Only (With Rear Hard
Top Removed)
1. Turn left and right panels over and move spacer block
(located on rear of panel) upward 90 degrees. NOTE:
The front panel(s) must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame
so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the
panels are sitting flush with the body.
2. Install right panel first, then the left panel.
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3. Reinstall panel(s) using the same steps for removal in
reverse order.
Rear Hard Top Removal
1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s)
Removal” in this section.
2. Open both doors.
3. Remove the two Torxhead screws that secure the
hard top at the B-pillar (near top of door) using a #40
Torx head driver (4–Door Only).
4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard
top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a
#40 Torx head driver. 5. Open swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the
rear window glass. Lift rear window glass.
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