JEEP WRANGLER 2004 TJ / 2.G Manual Online

7. Disconnect the washer hose and install the tethered
cap.
CAUTION!
Make sure storage cap is installed to prevent foreign
materials from entering tube and clogging system.
8. Disconnect the wire harness from the hard top by
pressing the tab at the side of the connector and pulling
to disconnect.
NOTE:If the red latch on the connector is locked, push
the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch
on one end (right) of the connector. This will unlock
connector tab, allowing the tab to be pressed down and
enabling the harness to be disconnected from the hard
top.
9. Remove the hard top from the vehicle.
10. Fold the harness back and secure it to the main
harness using the attached Velcrotstrap, to prevent the
harness from rattling.
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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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If the temperature is below 72ÉF (24ÉC) 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 temperature is
41ÉF (5ÉC) or below, do not attempt to put the top down
or roll the rear or side curtains.CAUTION!
²Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car
wash. Window scratches and wax build up may
result.
²Do not lower the top when the temperature is
below 41ÉF (5ÉC). Damage to the top may result.
²Do not lower the top when the windows are dirty.
Grit may scratch the window.
²Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame, or
fully lowered.
²Do not lower the top with the windows installed.
Window and top damage may occur.
²Refer to ªAppearance Care for Fabric Top Mod-
elsº in Section 7 of this manual. It contains
important information on cleaning and caring for
your vehicle's fabric top.
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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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5. Open the tailgate, partially unzip the rear window on
each side, and unlock the rear window retainers.
NOTE: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
Mopartdistributors.6. Pull the retainer bar straight out from the tailgate clips.
²Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window bringing the right zipper tab
all the way to the end of the zipper track at the
bottom left corner. Stow the windows carefully to
avoid scratching, pull up on the window to disen-
gage zipper end.
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7. Beginning from the rear, moving forward, partially
unzip the side window and untuck the bottom retainers.8. Finish unzipping the window and repeat this step on
the other side.
NOTE:Stow clean windows carefully outside of the
vehicle to avoid scratches.
9. Untuck the sail panels from the bodyside.
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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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Tuck the top between the 2 bow and the 3 bow as it folds. 14. Tuck the top between the 2 bow and the header.
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15. After the top is folded down, ensure that the drip rail
retainers are tucked in inward as shown. This is to avoid
unnecessary wear to the fabric.16. After the top is folded down, the check straps must
be wrapped around the header. This will keep them from
hanging and flapping outside the vehicle.
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