JEEP WRANGLER 2014 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider® lockingmechanisms that are located above the front of the rear
doors. 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
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8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by theside bow until it rests on the windshield frame.
9. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side onto the windshield loops (do not close the
latches). 10.
If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them
by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior
side of the body channel. Then, rotate it rearward and
over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of
the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only
be clipped to the shortened rail edge.
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11 .Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before
pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow).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.
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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). 13. 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.
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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.
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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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.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.
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16. Install the rear window by starting both zipper endsat 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.
18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets.
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19. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gatebracket 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)
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. Make sure to slide the plastic sleeves forward to unlock the Sunrider® links. 4. 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.
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