JEEP WRANGLER 2006 TJ / 2.G Owners Manual

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.
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.
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6. Locate the wiring harness at the rear left side corner of
the vehicle.
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.
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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.
NOTE: If the doors are to be removed, pull the #4 fuse
from the fuse block to prevent dome lamp illumination.
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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!
•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.).
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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.
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
41°F (5°C) or below, do not attempt to put the top down
or roll the rear or side curtains.CAUTION!
•Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car
wash. Window scratches and wax build up may
result.
•Do not lower the top when the temperature is
below 41°F (5°C). Damage to the top may result.
•Do not lower the top when the windows are dirty.
Grit may scratch the window.
•Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame, or
fully lowered.
•Do not lower the top with the windows installed.
Window and top damage may occur.
•Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Mod-
els” 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!
•Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up
unless side curtains are also open. Dangerous
exhaust gases which can kill could enter the
vehicle.
•The 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
NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to
assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft
top. 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 your
authorized dealer.
1. If your vehicle has half doors, remove each half door
window by opening the door and lifting the half door
window out.
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NOTE:Stow half doors carefully outside of the vehicle,
never inside to avoid scratches.
2. Grasp the fabric of the top above the door frame. Pull
down and out on the fabric to untuck the drip rail
retainers from the door frame slot. Start with the rear
retainer and work forward towards the windshield.
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 untuck the lower retainers on the window
from the tailgate clips on both sides of the tailgate
opening.
6. Pull the retainer bar straight out from the tailgate clips.
•Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window by bringing both the right
zipper and left zipper tabs all the way to the end of
the zipper track at the bottom left corner. Both zipper
tabs will remain on the zipper track attached to the
top. Pull up on the window to disengage zipper end.
Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching.
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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 untuck from the
door frame retainer at the front of the window, 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 retainer.
NOTE:
If difficulty is experienced with fabric tension,
place your hand on the rear upper corner of the top and
pull down to help untuck the sail panels.
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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 Velcro  strap.
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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