JEEP WRANGLER 2016 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sailpanels over the rear roof bow. 9. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body
side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the
rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on
the rear roof bow (3–bow) will aid to reach the channel
with the retainers.
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10. To install the side windows, affix the window tem-porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner.
Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm). 11. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door
channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and
properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do
so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to
the window.
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12. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of thewindow into the bottom side channel, beginning at
the front and working to the rear of the vehicle.
Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window.
Repeat this step for the opposite side.
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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13. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gatebar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear
window. The spongy part of the seal should be down
and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate
when closed.
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14. Install the rear window by starting both zipper endsat the lower left corner of the rear window opening.
Ensure that the zippers are properly started and
aligned before zipping to prevent damage.
15. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of thewindow.
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16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into theswing gate brackets.
17. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the
rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching
the sail panel retainers into the body side channel.
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19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors totheir 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-
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Opening The Sunrider
1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
2. Release the header latches from the loops on thewindshield frame.
3. Make sure to slide the plastic sleeves forward to unlock the Sunrider links. 4. 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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5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap thestraps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other
side. 6. Reposition the sun visors.
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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 thevehicle.
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.
SOFT TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS
Please visit the Owners Manual on your DVD for
instructional videos.
CAUTION!
The soft top is not designed to carry any additional
loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, 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 environmental (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 the tempera-
ture 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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