JEEP WRANGLER 2009 Owners Manual

Rear Storage Compartment
The rear storage compartment cover is held by a spring-
loaded latch. In order to remove the rear storage com-
partment cover, use the following procedure:
NOTE: The rear storage compartment latch should not
be used as cargo tie-down.
1. Flip up the pull loop so it is perpendicular (straight
up) to the top surface of the tray.
2. Pull up on the loop and twist it 90 degrees, so it is
parallel to the slotted hole in the tray.
3. Open the rear compartment cover.
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

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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.
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 the 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.

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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.
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
Torx
head driver. Secure them until they are snug,
being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over-
tighten.

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew:
•It is recommended that the top be free of water
prior to panel removal. Removing the top, opening
a door or lowering a window while the top is wet
may allow water to drip into the vehicles interior.
•The hard top assembly must be positioned prop-
erly to ensure sealing. Improper installation can
cause water to leak into the vehicles interior.
•Careless handling and storage of the removable
roof panels may damage the seals, causing water to
leak into the vehicles interior.
•The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicles interior.
Front Panel(s) Removal
NOTE:Left panel must be removed before removing
right panel.
1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side.
2. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center
of the roof panel.

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5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the
windshield.
6. Remove the panel.
To remove the right panel, follow the steps above except
for Step 2.Front Panel(s) Installation
NOTE: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 the right panel first, then the left panel.
2. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal
in reverse order.
Front Panel(s) Installation Only (With Rear Hard
Top Removed)
1. Turn the left and right panels over and move the
spacer block (located on the rear of the panel) upward 90
degrees.