Door JEEP WRANGLER 2004 TJ / 2.G User Guide

5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the
pivot bracket. Remove the brackets using a #T40 Torxt
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 ªHard Top Installationº
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 ªSoft
Topº in this section.1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard
top removal:
²right and left door frames
²door frame attachment knobs (4)
²right and left quarter windows
²rear tailgate window.
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to ªHard Top Removalº in
this section.
3. Install the door frames. Refer to ªDoor Frameº 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 #4.
a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip
the sport bar cover and attach the pivot brackets and
screws with a #T40 Torxthead driver. Re-cover and
re-zip sport bar cover.
b. If the door frames have been removed, re-install
them (refer to ªDoor Frameº in this section).
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14. Open the header latches and engage the hooks on
each side into the windshield slot.
NOTE:Do not latch at this time.15. Grasp the drip rail retainers and untuck them from
the door frame. The soft top fabric should cover the
header completely from one side to the other. This may
require you to pull some of the fabric down and around
the corners. Repeat this step for the other side.
NOTE:Do not tuck the drip rail retainers into the frame
at this time.
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18. Begin working from the rear tailgate opening and
align the sail panel retainer to the edge of the body side
retainer. Tuck the retainer around the corner working
from back to front.
NOTE:This may be difficult to do the first time. The
fabric will stretch after the soft top is installed in the up
position.19. To install the quarter window, affix the rear corner of
the quarter window temporarily to the Velcrotin the rear
of the vehicle. Now, zip the zipper only about 1 inch (2.5
cm). At this time, it is necessary to tuck in the door frame
retainer into the door frame. After the door frame retainer
has been tucked in completely, remove the window from
the Velcrotand finish zipping in the window. Tuck and
fold the Velcrotflaps which are above and to the rear of
the quarter windows. Repeat this step for the other side.
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CAUTION!
Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame and
bodyside, or fully removed.
Hard Top Removal
1. Fold down the sun visors and move them to the side.
2. Unlatch the two hard top latches located at the top of
the windshield.3. Unbolt the six Torxthead screws which secure the
hard top to the vehicle using a #40 Torxthead driver.
CAUTION!
When removing the 2 front screws just rearward of
the doors, make sure that the nut does not fall into
the seat belt retractor. Grasp the nut to prevent this
from occurring.
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NOTE:On a dual top vehicle, the two rear and center
nuts are retained onto the bodyside.
4. Open both doors.
5. Open tailgate all the way to ensure clearance of the
rear window glass. Lift rear window glass.6. Locate the wiring harness at the rear left side corner of
the vehicle.
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NOTE:If the doors are to be removed, pull the #4 fuse
from the fuse block to prevent dome lamp illumination.
Hard Top Installation
NOTE:
If the door frames are installed from soft top
usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the
hard top.
1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if
necessary.
2. Install the hard top using the same steps for removal
in reverse order.
NOTE:The hard top must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Set the hard top on the windshield frame
so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the
hard top is sitting flush with the body at the sides and
check to ensure that there is a uniform gap between the
lift glass and hard top.
SOFT TOP
CAUTION!
²The soft top is not designed to carry any addi-
tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build-
ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or lug-
gage, 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.).
²The soft top does not include any devices to
properly secure any loads on the roof, and any
damage (structural or surface finish) that occurs
due to any additional loading to the top area will
void any vehicle warranty.
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WARNING!
²Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up
unless side curtains are also open. Dangerous
exhaust gases which can kill could enter the
vehicle.
²The fabric upper doors and fabric top are de-
signed only for protection against the elements.
Do not rely on them to contain occupants within
the vehicle or to protect against injury during an
accident. Remember, always wear seat belts.
Folding Down The Soft Top
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 half doors carefully outside of the vehicle,
never inside to avoid scratches.
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2. Grasp the drip rail retainers and untuck both of them
from the door frame slot. Repeat this on the other side.
3. Unclip and move the sun visor to the side.4. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the
windshield slots.
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10. Remove SunriderŸ pins to release side rails from
brackets located on both door rails (Unlimited Models
Only).
11. Release the hook portion of the latches. Grasp the
side bow behind the header and lift the top back.12. As you begin to lower the top, wrap the sail panels so
that they rest on the roof of the vehicle.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,
ensure that the hard top wire harness is folded back and
secured to the main harness, using the attached Velcrot
strap, to prevent connector damage.
13. Make sure the sides of the top are folded inward as
the top continues to fold, and that the check straps are
clear of the vehicle.
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6. Guide side bows down into bracket on door rails.
Make sure door rail Sunrider pins engage into bracket on
side bows (Unlimited Models Only).
7. Grasp the drip rail retainer and untuck them from the
door frame.
NOTE:Do not tuck the drip rails into the door frame at
this time.8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail
panels over the 3 bow. Let them hang down over the
sport bar.
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