JEEP WRANGLER 2007 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

10. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each
side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).
11. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them
by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior
side of the body channel. Then, rotate it rearward andover the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of
the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only be
clipped to the shortened rail edge.
12. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail
panels over the rear roof bow (4 bow).
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13. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body
side channel, leaving the last three (3) inches towards the
rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the
rear roof bow (4 bow) will aid to reach the channel with
the retainers.14. To install the side windows, affix the window tem-
porarily by attaching to the Velcroin the upper rear
corner. Start the zipper but close only about 1 inch (2.5
cm).
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15. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door
channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and
properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so
can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the
window.16. Continue closing the zipper only along the top edge
of the window.
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17. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the
window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the
front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by
closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro
along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for
the opposite side.18. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate
bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear
window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and
pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.
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19. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends
at the lower left corner of the rear window opening.
Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned
before zipping to prevent damage.
20. Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of
the window.21. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the
swing gate brackets.
22. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert-
ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel.
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23. Open the doors and insert the top retainers into the
channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at
the front and work toward the rear of the vehicle.24. Ensure plastic retainer is tucked in properly at
B-pillar not pinching seal.
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25. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.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.
If required for certain off-road uses, the side bars can be
removed and the windshield folded down. However, the
protection afforded by these features is then lost. If you
remove the side bars and fold down the windshield,
drive slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the
speed of the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with
low range operation preferred, if you are driving off-road
with the windshield folded down.
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Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as
the task that required their removal is completed and
before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your
passenger should wear seat belts at all times, on-road and
off-road, regardless of whether the windshield is raised
or folded down.
Outside rear view mirrors are mounted on the doors. If
you choose to remove the doors, see your authorized
dealer for a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror.
Federal law requires outside mirrors on vehicles for
on-road use.WARNING!
Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against
personal injury:
•Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
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 wind-
shield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all associated
hardware and fasteners are correctly and tightly as-
sembled before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow
these instructions may prevent your vehicle from provid-
ing 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.
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Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side
Bars
1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following
the instructions in this manual.
NOTE: To assist in properly reinstalling side bars,
mark the original locations prior to removing.
2. Remove the 2 top hex bolts (13mm), and the 1 side hex
bolt (13mm) visible through the trim (Do not remove
plastic corner trim, sun visor bolts, or sport bar covering).
3. Open sport bar Velcro covering.
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4. Remove 1 hex bolt (13mm) visible through the plastic
trim on bottom side of side bar, 1 hex bolt (13mm) on the
side of the side bar, and 1 hex bolt (13mm) on top of the
side bar.
NOTE:Pull side bar out horizontally when removing.CAUTION!
Do not remove the head impact foam from the side
bars, as damage to the foam may result.
NOTE:Store all of the mounting bolts in their original
threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping.
5. Remove side bar assembly, and reattach sport bar
Velcro covering.
6. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four
cinch straps (available from your authorized dealer).
Attach the straps through the slots located on the floor
behind the folded rear seat at the front of the storage bin
cover.
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