window JEEP WRANGLER 2005 TJ / 2.G Owners Manual

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a
stamped plate located on the left front corner of the
instrument panel pad, visible from outside of vehicle
through windshield. This number also appears on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment.
NOTE:It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.
Vehicle Identification Number
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garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is
stopped in an open area with engine running for more
than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to
force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
•Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-
nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time
the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions
repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side
windows fully open.
•Always run the climate control in panel or floor mode
when driving with any windows open, even if only
slightly, to help keep fresh air circulating inside ve-
hicle. Otherwise poisonous gases could be drawn into
the vehicle.
•On hardtop models, keep the tailgate window closed
when driving your vehicle. On fabric top models, do
not drive with the rear window curtain up unless theside curtains are also open. This will prevent carbon
monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a indicator check when the ignition switch is
first turned on. If the indicator is not lit during starting,
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▫Console Storage Compartment — If Equipped . .72
▫Add-A-Trunk™ — If Equipped............72

Dual Top — If Equipped..................73
▫Removing The Soft Top..................73
▫Installing The Soft Top..................75

HardTop .............................86
▫Hard Top Removal.....................87
▫Hard Top Installation...................90

Soft Top..............................91
▫Folding Down The Soft Top...............92
▫Putting Up The Soft Top.................99

Soft Top — Unlimited Models..............108
▫Folding Down The Soft Top..............110▫Putting Up The Soft Top................117
▫Sunrider — If Equipped
(Unlimited Models Only)................125

Door Frame...........................128
▫Door Frame Removal..................128
▫Door Frame Installation.................129

Folding Windshield.....................130
▫Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side
Bars...............................132
▫Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side
Bars...............................136

Rear Window Features — Hard Top Only.....137
▫Rear Window Defogger.................137
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer.............138
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped
The automatic day/night mirror is equipped with three
buttons: the left switch for the left LED lamp, the right
switch for the right side LED lamp and the center switch
for the compass/temperature function. Pressing the left
and right switches simultaneously for more than 5 sec-
onds will turn the auto dim function on or off. If the
feature is turned off, it will automatically turn back on
with the next ignition cycle. A green light next to the right
button will indicate when the dimming feature is acti-
vated active. The mirror also senses the backup lamp
circuit, and will automatically disable its self-dimming
feature whenever the transmission gear selector is in the
R (Reverse) position.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle.The soft top
was installed at the factory for shipping purposes only.
The soft top and the hard top are to be used indepen-
dently.Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible
wear and tear on the soft top, should both tops remain on
the vehicle at the same time.
Removing The Soft Top
1. Locate and remove the 2 boxes that contain the
following items:
•right and left door frames
•door frame attachment knobs (4)
•right and left quarter windows
•rear tailgate window
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Hard Top Removal” in
this section.
3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket
screws (2 per side) using a #30 Torxhead driver.
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6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Hard Top Installation”
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 “Soft
Top” in this section.
1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard
top removal:
•right and left door frames
•door frame attachment knobs (4)
•right and left quarter windows
•rear tailgate window.
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Hard Top Removal” in
this section.
3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this
section.
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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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20. Tuck in the bottom retainers on the quarter windows
into the bodyside retainer, beginning from the rear and
working to the front of the vehicle. Repeat this step for
the other side.
21. Locate the black retainer bar that was set aside, and
the rear window. Remove and discard the end caps. Slidethe retainer bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of
the rear window with the bulky seal away from you.
NOTE:
To assist in getting the rear window zippers
started, lay the bar inside the vehicle on the wheel wells
and uninstall half of the left sail panel from the bodyside
retainer, beginning near the tailgate to expose zipper ends.
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22. Zip the rear window beginning from the left using
both zipper ends. Run the upper zipper around the
window to the right side leaving the lower zipper end at
the start on the left.23. Tuck in the retainer bar ends into the tailgate clips on
each side of the tailgate opening.
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24. Tuck the lower retainers on both sides of the rear
window under the tailgate clips. Reinstall the left sail
panel if it was untucked to get the rear window zipper
started.25. Tuck the drip rail retainers into the door frame slots
above the door on both sides.
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