JEEP WRANGLER 2009 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

23. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.SUNRIDER(TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a
window while the top is wet may allow water to drip
into the vehicle’s interior.
NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph
(64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom-
mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.3
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Opening the Sunrider
1. Insert your finger behind the plastic retainer. Pull
down and roll the retainer out of the channel. Repeat this
on the other side.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.3. Release the header latches from the loops on the
windshield frame.
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4. Slide the plastic sleeve forward.
5. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the
material is folded back as shown.NOTE:
The Sunrider latch on the door rail should not
be activated for Sunrider use. If activated, the soft top
must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels.
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6. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the
straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other
side.
7. Reposition the sun visors.Closing the Sunrider
1. Remove the straps from the side bows.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
3. Grasp the front header and pull it to the front of the
vehicle.
4. Hook the header latches to the loops on the wind-
shield frame, close latches, and return the sun visors to
their original positions.
5. Slide the plastic sleeve rearward over the Sunrider
link.
6. Tuck the drip rail retainers into the door frame slots.
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SUNRIDER(FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a
window while the top is wet may allow water to drip
into the vehicle’s interior.
NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph
(64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom-
mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.
To Open
1. Above the front of the rear door, place your finger up
into the cutout in the plastic retainer and pull down,
rolling both the front and rear retainers out of the door
frame. Repeat this on the other side. NOTE:
All plastic retainers must be removed from the
door rail prior to the operation of the Sunrider.3
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2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
3. Release the header latches from the loops on the
windshield frame.4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift
the top.
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5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest
the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.6. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form
a “W” as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material
into two folds. Ensure that the straps are securely stowed.
7. Close the front header latches.
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8. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each
strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcroto itself;
use one strap on each side of the vehicle.
To Close
Perform the above steps in the opposite order.
NOTE: Failure to fold the fabric rearward will allow the
material to sag and may block the rearview mirror.FOLDING WINDSHIELD
The fold-down windshield and removable side bars on
your vehicle are structural elements that can provide
some protection in some accidents. The windshield also
provides some protection against weather, road debris
and intrusion of small branches and other objects.
Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
down and the side bars removed as you lose the protec-
tion these structural elements can provide.
If required for certain off-road uses, the side bars can be
removed and the windshield folded down. However, the
protection afforded by these features is then lost. If you
remove the side bars and fold down the windshield,
drive slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the
speed of the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with
low range operation preferred if you are driving off-road
with the windshield folded down.
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Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as
the task that required their removal is completed and
before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your
passenger should wear seat belts at all times, on-road and
off-road, regardless of whether the windshield is raised
or folded down.
Outside rearview mirrors are mounted on the doors. If
you choose to remove the doors, see your authorized
dealer for a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror.
Federal law requires outside mirrors on vehicles for
on-road use.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these warnings to help protect
against personal injury:
•Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the wind-
shield down.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is
securely fastened, either up or down.
•Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at
all times when the windshield is down.
•Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions
for raising the windshield. Make sure that the
folding windshield, windshield wipers, side bars,
and all associated hardware and fasteners are
correctly and tightly assembled before driving
your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions
may prevent your vehicle from providing you and
your passengers protection in some accidents.
•If you remove the doors, store them outside the
vehicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door
may cause personal injury.
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Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side
Bars
1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following
the instructions in this manual.
NOTE:To assist in properly reinstalling side bars, mark
the original locations prior to removing.
2. Remove the two top hex bolts (13 mm), and the one
side hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the trim (Do not
remove plastic corner trim, sun visor bolts, or sport bar
covering).
3. Open the sport bar Velcro covering.
4. Remove the one hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the
plastic trim on the bottom side of the side bar, one hex
bolt (13 mm) on the side of the side bar, and one hex bolt
(13 mm) on top of the side bar.
NOTE:Pull side bar out horizontally when removing.
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