JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

5. Install the side windows.
6. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo-rarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. Start
the zipper but close only about 1 inch (2.5 cm). 7. 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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8. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the windowinto 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.
Retainer Insertion
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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Lowering The Soft Top
Side View Top And Components
1 — 3–Bow6 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window
2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window
3 — Header Bow 8 — Sail Panel
4 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 9 — Check Strap
5 — Body Side Retainer
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Rear View Top And Components
1 — Sail Panels
2 — Zipper Finish
3 — Swing Gate Bar
4 — Zipper Start
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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.
1. If your vehicle has half doors, remove each half-door window by opening the door and lifting the half-door
window out.
NOTE: Stow the half-door windows carefully outside of
the vehicle, never inside, to avoid scratches.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the
loops on the windshield.
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4. Open the swing gate.
5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3inches (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel.
Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rear-
ward out of the swing gate brackets. 6. Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner
of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the top and
down to the left lower corner. Zipper pulls will stay on
the rear window. Pull down on the rear window to
disengage it from the zipper on the top cover.
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7. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gatebracket on both the left and right sides.
8. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching.
9. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window. 10. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely un-
zip the window.
11. Once unzipped, remove the side window retainers from the door channel and body side channel. Repeat
this step on the opposite side.
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12. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the bodyside channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.
NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful
to pull down on the rear roof bow. 13. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so
that they rest on top of the soft top.
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14. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removedunless the hard top is being installed. To remove the
swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket
forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward
the vehicle to disengage. 15. Completely release the latches from the loops on the
windshield frame. If your vehicle is not equipped
with the Sunrider package, proceed to Step 15.
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16. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over theSunrider link to lock in the link (Sunrider Models
only). 17. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sunrider
Models only).
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