roof JEEP WRANGLER 2015 JK / 3.G User Guide

7. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
NOTE:
Ensure the fabric does not overhang the
sides of the vehicle.
•To raise the soft top, perform the above
steps in the opposite order.
CAUTION!
• Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. Window scratches and
wax buildup 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.
• 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.).
WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window curtain up unless the side
curtains are also open. Dangerous exhaust gases which can kill could enter the
vehicle.
• 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.
Step 7
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
42

HARD TOP AND FREEDOM TOP®
Freedom Top® Removal
Follow these simple steps to remove the front panels.
1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side.
2. Turn the rear fasteners (knobs) (located on the overhead speaker bar assembly)
counterclockwise until they can be removed.
3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center of the roof panel.
Step 2
Step 3
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
43

Hard Top Removal
Follow these simple steps to remove the hard top.
1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s) Removal” above.
2. Open both doors.
3. Remove the two Torx®head screws that secure the hard top at the B-pillar (near
the top of the door) using a #40 Torx®head driver (Four–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 the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass.
Lift the rear window glass.
6.Locate and disconnect the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of the vehicle.
7. Remove the washer hose (next to the
wire harness) by pinching the grips on
hose connector and pull downward.
8. Close the swing gate.
9. Remove the hard top from the vehicle.
Place the hard top on a soft surface to
prevent damage.
CAUTION!
• The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Improper
installation can cause water to leak into the vehicles interior.
• The hard top assembly must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Improper
installation can cause water to leak into the vehicles interior.
• The hard 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.).
• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been either fully attached to the
windshield frame and bodyside, or fully removed.
• The removal of the hard top requires four adults located on each corner. Failure
to follow this caution could damage the hard top.
Step 6
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
45