JEEP WRANGLER 2005 TJ / 2.G Owners Manual

8. To install the quarter windows, affix the upper rear
corner of the window temporarily using the Velcro.
Next, start the zipper about 1 inch (2.5 cm) at the upper
forward corner of the window. At this time it is necessary
to tuck in the door frame retainer.9. After the door frame retainer has been completely
tucked in, finish zipping in the window. Then affix the
Velcroflaps around the window.
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10. Tuck the bottom retainer on the quarter window into
the bottom retainer, beginning from the rear and working
to the front of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the other
side.11. Zip in the rear window beginning from the left using
both zipper ends. Run the upper zipper around the
window leaving the lower zipper in at the start.
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NOTE:To assist in getting the zipper started, lay the bar
inside the vehicle on the right wheel well, uninstall half
of the left sail panel from the bodyside retainer, begin-
ning near the tailgate open to expose zipper ends.12. Tuck the retainer bar into the upper portion of the
tailgate clips.
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13. Tuck the lower retainers on the rear window under
the tailgate clips.
14. Reinstall the corner of the sail panel that was un-
tucked to get the rear window zipper started.15. Tuck the drip rail retainers into the door frame slots
above the door on both sides. Start at the front next to the
windshield and work rearward.
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16. Fully engage the header latch.
17. Return the sun visors to their secure position.SUNRIDER — IF EQUIPPED (UNLIMITED MODELS
ONLY)
NOTE:If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph
(64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom-
mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.
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To Raise
1. Grasp the drip rail retainers and untuck both of them
starting at the rear of the door frame slot. Repeat this on
the other side.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.3. Release the header latches, and slide the plastic sleeves
forward.
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4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the
material is folded back as shown. Secure latches to plastic
retainer on header.5. Locate strap to secure the header to the sport bar.
Wrap strap around sport bar and hook to header and
tighten.
6. Attach and reposition sun visors.
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To Lower
1. Remove strap from header and sport bar.
2. Release header latches from header retainer.
3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
4. Grasp the front header and pull to the front of the
vehicle.
5. Slide plastic sleeve rearward over Sunrider link.
6. Tuck drip rail retainers into the door frame slots.
7. Close the header latches, and return sun visors to their
original position.
NOTE:Sunrider is a trademark of Bestop, Inc.DOOR FRAME
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on-pavement with the
door frame removed or the windshield down as you
lose the protection these structural elements can
provide. These two procedures are furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
Door Frame Removal
1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment
knobs. Place one hand in the upper rear and one hand on
the upper front of the door frame. Pull the frame towards
you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from
the vehicle.
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2. Fold the door frames and store the knobs and door
frames outside of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the
other side.
WARNING!
•Use both hands to remove the door frames. The
door frames will fold and could cause injury if
both hands are not used.
•Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an
event of an accident, a loose door frame many
cause personal injury. If removed, always store
the door frames outside of the vehicle.
Door Frame Installation
1. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body
side, just behind the door opening.2. Insert the top front of the door frame into the opening
at the top corner of the door opening. Push the top rear of
the door frame to the side bar.
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3. Slide door frame forward until the pin holes in the top
line up with the holes in the side bar. Screw in the knobs
and tighten, beginning with the front knob. Repeat
procedures on the other side.FOLDING WINDSHIELD
The fold down windshield and removable side bars on
your vehicle are structural elements that can provide
some protection in some accidents. The windshield also
provides some protection against weather, road debris
and intrusion of small branches and other objects.
Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
down and the side bars removed as you lose the protec-
tion these structural elements can provide.
NOTE:Before lowering windshield, disconnect the elec-
trical connector for the inside Compass/Temperature
mirror (if equipped).
NOTE:The windshield wiper arm and blade assemblies
must be removed prior to lowering the windshield, this
can be done by sliding out the attachment clip and gently
rocking the arm until it loosens, the wiper arms must be
returned to their “Park” positions when the windshield is
returned to its upright position.
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