JEEP WRANGLER 2008 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the
swing gate brackets.
19. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the
rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the
sail panel retainers into the body side channel.20. Open the doors and insert the roof retainers into the
channels above the door, starting at the front and work-
ing rearward.
21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.
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SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED
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. To Open
1. Insert finger behind the plastic retainer. Pull down and
roll the retainer out of the channel. Repeat this on the
other side.
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2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
3. Release the header latches from the loops on the
windshield frame.4. Slide the plastic sleeve forward.
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5. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the
material is folded back as shown.
NOTE:The Sunrider latch on the door rail should not be
activated for Sunrider use. If activated, the soft top must
be reinstalled starting from the sail panels. 6. Locate straps to secure side bows. Wrap straps around
bows as shown. Repeat on the other side.
7. Reposition sun visors.
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To Close
1. Remove straps from side bows.
2. Unclip and move sun visors to the side.
3. Grasp the front header and pull to the front of the
vehicle.
4. Hook header latches to the loops on the windshield
frame, close latches, and return sun visor’s to their
original position.
5. Slide plastic sleeve rearward over Sunrider link.
6. Tuck drip rail retainers into door frame slots.SUNRIDER (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED
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.
To Open
1. Above the front of the rear door, place finger up into
the cutout in the plastic retainer and pull down, rolling
both the front and rear retainers out of the door frame.
Repeat this on the other side.
NOTE: All plastic retainers must be removed from the
door rail prior to the operation of the Sunrider.
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2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.3. Release the header latches from the loops on the
windshield frame.
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4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift
the top.5. Fold back the front section of the top, and gently rest
the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.
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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 provided straps. Each
strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro
to itself,
use one strap on each side of the vehicle.
To Close
Perform the above steps in the opposite order.
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SOFT TOP (FOUR-DOOR MODELS)
CAUTION!
•The soft top is not designed to carry any additional
loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building,
hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc.
Also, it was not designed as a structural member of
the vehicle, and thus cannot properly carry any
additional loads other than environmental (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.
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.
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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 framework 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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