ECU JEEP WRANGLER 2005 TJ / 2.G User Guide

NOTE:This may be difficult due to fabric tension. If
difficulty is experienced with fabric tension, place your
hand on top of the 3 bow and gently pull down to help
tuck in the sail panels.
19. To install the quarter windows, affix the rear corner
of the quarter window temporarily to the Velcro. Start
and zip the zipper only about 1 inch (2.5 cm). At this
time, it is necessary to tuck in the door frame retainer.
After the door frame retainer has been tucked in com-
pletely, remove the window from the Velcroand finish
zipping in the window. Tuck and secure the Velcroflaps
which are above and to the rear of the quarter window.
Repeat this step for the other side.
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26. Close the header latches and return the sun visor to
it’s secure position.HARD TOP
CAUTION!
•The hard 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.).
CAUTION!
Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame and
bodyside, or fully removed.
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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 Torxhead screws which secure the
hard top to the vehicle using a #40 Torxhead 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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10. Completely release the hooks on the rear side of the
windshield. Grasp the side bow behind the header and
lift top back.
11. 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,
prevent connector damage by ensuring that the hard top
wire harness is folded back and secured to the main
harness, using the attached Velcrostrap.
12. 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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16. Close the header latches and return the sun visor to
it’s secured position.SOFT TOP — UNLIMITED MODELS
CAUTION!
•The 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.).
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.
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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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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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WARNING!
Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against
personal injury:
•Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the wind-
shield down.
•Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is
securely fastened, either up or down.
•Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at all
times when the windshield is down.
•Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions for
raising the windshield. Make sure that the folding
windshield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all
associated hardware and fasteners are correctly and
tightly assembled before driving your vehicle. Fail-
ure to follow these instructions may prevent your
vehicle from providing you and your passengers
protection in some accidents.
•If you remove the doors, store them outside the
vehicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door may
cause personal injury.
Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side
Bars
1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following
the instructions in this manual.
2. Remove the sun visors, if desired. Store the sun visors.
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CAUTION!
Do not remove the head impact foam from the side
bars, as damage to the foam may result.
5. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four of
the cinch straps, found in the glove box. Attach the straps
through the footman loops located in the floor behind the
folded rear seat on each side of the vehicle.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you carry the side
bars loose in your vehicle. Remove the bars from the
vehicle or securely store them as described or they
may cause personal injury if an accident occurs. See
your authorized dealer for replacement if the cinch
straps are not found in the glove box.
6. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling
the wiper away from the windshield and out to the
“lock” position. Then, using a small flat tool such as a
screw driver, release the retaining clip from the top of the
wiper arm. Lift the wiper arms off and store in center
console or securely behind the rear seat.
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9. Secure the windshield by passing the remaining cinch
strap, found in the glove box, through the footman hoop
on the center of the hood and on the center of the
windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the wind-
shield in place.Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
To raise the windshield, install the windshield wipers,
and install the side bars use these same steps in reverse.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, always in-
stall the side bars when raising the windshield on
your vehicle. If you do not raise the windshield and
install the side bars, you lose the protection these
structural elements provide in some accidents.
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