ECU JEEP WRANGLER 2008 JK / 3.G Owner's Manual

DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top
is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed
from the sport bar. The soft top was installed at the
factory for shipping purposes only. The soft top and the
hard top are to be used independently. Removal is
mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the
soft top. Your vehicle warranty will not cover damage
resulting from both tops remaining on the vehicle at the
same time for extended periods of time.
Removing The Soft Top
1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the
following items:
•Right and left door frames
•Door frame attachment knobs (four for two-door
models, six for four-door models)
•Right and left quarter windows
•Rear window
•Two rear window roll up straps
•Two Sunrider secure straps (If Equipped)
•Two rear swing gate brackets
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”
later in this section.
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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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3. Reinstall panel(s) using the same steps for removal in
reverse order.
Rear Hard Top Removal
1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s)
Removal” in this section.
2. Open both doors.
3. Remove the two Torxhead screws that secure the
hard top at the B-pillar (near top of door) using a #40
Torx head driver (4–Door Only).
4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard
top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a
#40 Torx head 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 (Four-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
lowered.
• 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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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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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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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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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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