JEEP WRANGLER 2013 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

7. Release Sunrider® latch (both sides).
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8. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
NOTE:Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of
the vehicle.Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider® latches (another person may be needed to
help with this operation).
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2. Install rear corner panels.
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3. Rotate the header forward.4. Engage the header latches.
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5. Install the back window.6. Install the side windows.
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7.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.8. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of thewindow 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.
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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Folding Down The Soft Top
1 — Header Bow6 — Body Side Retainer
2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window
3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap
4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window
5 — Sail Panel 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window
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1 — Zipper Start
2 — Zipper Finish
3 — Swing Gate Bar
4 — Swing Gate Brackets
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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.
NOTE: Stow half-door windows carefully outside of the
vehicle, never inside, to avoid scratches.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
3. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops on the windshield frame. 4. Open the swing gate.
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5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in(7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove
the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out
of the swing gate brackets. •
Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower
corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the
top and down to the left lower corner. Zipper pulls
will stay on the rear window. Pull down on the rear
window to disengage it from the zipper on the top
cover.
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