JEEP WRANGLER 2013 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side
channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear
window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear
roof bow (4–bow) will aid in reaching the channel with
the retainers.12. To install the side windows, affix the window tem-
porarily by attaching it to the Velcro® in the upper
rear corner. Start the zipper but close only about 1 in
(2.5 cm).
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13. Insert the front retainer of the window into the doorchannel, 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.
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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14. 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.
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15. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gatebar 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. 16. 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.
17. Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of the window.
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18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into theswing gate brackets.
19. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert-
ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel.
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21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors totheir secured position. SUNRIDER® (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a
window while the top is wet may allow water to drip
into the vehicle’s interior.
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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Opening The Sunrider®
1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
2. Release the header latches from the loops on thewindshield frame.
3. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the
material is folded back as shown.
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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. 5.Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the
straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other
side.
6. Reposition the sun visors.
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Closing The Sunrider®
1. Remove the straps from the side bows.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
3. Grasp the front header and pull it to the front of thevehicle.
4. Hook the header latches to the loops on the wind- shield frame, close latches, and return the sun visors to
their original positions.
5. Slide the plastic sleeve rearward over the Sunrider® link.
SUNRIDER® (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a
window while the top is wet may allow water to drip
into the vehicle’s interior.
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.3
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Opening The Sunrider®
1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
2. Release the header latches from the loops on thewindshield frame. 3. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift
the top.
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