ECU JEEP WRANGLER 2007 JK / 3.G Owner's Manual

c. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to
reattach them to the metal pivot brackets.
d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30
Torxhead driver. Secure them until they are snug
being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over
tighten.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
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2. Install right panel first, then the left panel.
3. Reinstall panel(s) using the same steps for removal in
reverse order.
Rear Panel Removal
1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s)
Removal” in this section.
2. Open both doors.
3. Remove the two (2) Torxhead screws which secure
the hard top at the B-pillar (near top of door) using a #40
Torxhead driver (4 Door Only).
4. Remove the six (6) Torxhead screws which secure the
hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using
a #40 Torxhead driver.5. Open swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the
rear window glass. Lift rear window glass.
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2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the
front of the door frame.
3. Pull the frame towards you with your rearward hand
to remove the frame from the vehicle.
4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for
storage. Store in a secure location.
WARNING!
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.
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6. Screw the knob back into the door frame and fold for
storage. Store in a secure location.WARNING!
•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 (4 Door Models)
1. Install the rear door frame first.
2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body
side, just behind the rear door opening.
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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 move your vehicle until the top has been either
fully attached to the windshield frame, or fully low-
ered.
•Do not lower the top with the windows installed.
Window and top damage may occur.
•Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models” in
Section 7 of this manual. It contains important infor-
mation on cleaning and caring for your vehicle’s fabric
top.
•Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or force
any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing the soft
top. Do not force or pry the soft top frame work when
opening or closing. Damage to the top may result.
WARNING!
•Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up
unless side curtains are also removed. Dangerous
exhaust gases could enter the vehicle causing harm
to the driver and passengers.
•The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed
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.
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19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.SUNRIDER — 4 DOOR MODELS
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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6. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form
a “W” as shown. Enter the vehicle, and move the material
into two folds. Ensure that the straps are securely stowed.
7. Close the front header latches.8. Secure the top by using the two (2) provided straps.
Each strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcroto
itself, use one strap on each side of the vehicle.
To Close
Perform the above steps in the opposite order.
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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. Win-
dow and top damage may occur.
•Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models” in
Section 7 of this manual. It contains important informa-
tion on cleaning and caring for your vehicle’s fabric top.
•Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or force
any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing the soft top.
Do not force or pry the soft top frame work when
opening or closing. Damage to the top may result.
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 ve-
hicle.
•The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed
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.
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18. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track
and lower the top down into the vehicle.
19. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the
bows as far inside as possible. This will keep any portion
of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle.
20. Once the top is fully down, use the straps used to
secure the top in the Sunrider position. Wrap the strapsaround the side bows and through the slot on the
bodyside retainer and Velcroback onto itself. Ensure
that the top is secure.
21. Close the front header latches.
22. Remove door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door
Frame” in this section.
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NOTE:Be extremely careful when putting up the soft
top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be
helpful to open the rear doors.
1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door
Frame” in this section.
2. Undo the straps used to secure the top in the down
position and store in secure location.
3. Open the swing gate.
4. Grasp the folded side bows and lift to the top of the
rear door frames.
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