JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

6. Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks andstraps facing the back of the rear seat. Attach the clips at
the bottom of the bag to the child restraint anchorages,
located at the base of the rear seat. 7. Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints
and loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap
to tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear
seat.
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Front Panel(s) Installation
NOTE:Set the panels on the windshield frame so that
there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are
sitting flush with the body.
1. Install the right panel first, then the left panel.
2. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal in reverse order.
Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top
Removed
1. Turn the left and right panels over and move the spacerblock (located on the rear of the panel) upward 90
degrees. NOTE:
The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so
that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels
are sitting flush with the body.
2. Install the right panel first, then the left panel.
3. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal in reverse order.Step One
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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 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.
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6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner ofthe vehicle. 7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward to the
right.
Wire Harness ConnectorRed Locking Tab
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8. To remove the wiring harness push the tab and pulldownward to disconnect. 9. To remove the washer hose, pinch the grips on hose
connector and pull downward.
10. Close the swing gate.
11. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place the hard top on a soft surface to prevent damage.
CAUTION!
The removal of the Freedom Top requires four adults
located on each corner. Failure to follow this caution
could damage the Freedom Top.
Push Tab To DisconnectPinch Grip On Hose
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Rear Hard Top Installation
NOTE:If the door frames are installed from soft top usage,
they must be removed prior to installation of the hard top.
1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if necessary.
2. Install the hard top using the same steps for removal in reverse order.
Make sure that the hard top is sitting flush with the body
at the sides and check to ensure that there is a uniform gap
between the lift glass and hard top.
NOTE: •The Torx fasteners that attach the hard top to the body
should be torqued to 88 in lb +/- 22 in lb (10 N·m +/-
2.5 N·m).
• It is not necessary to pinch connection when reinstall-
ing washer hose. Push on until click is heard.
DOOR FRAME
WARNING!
• Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection
that they can provide. This procedure is furnished
for use during off-road operation only.
• Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that
they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew:
• Opening a door or lowering a window while the top
is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s
interior.
• Careless handling and storage of the removable door
frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•The door frame(s) must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause water
to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
Door Frame Removal
1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment knobs (two per door).
WARNING!
Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door
frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands
are not used.
2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the front of the door frame.
3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.
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4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold forstorage. Store in a secure location.
WARNING!
•Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection
that they can provide. This procedure is furnished
for use during off-road operation only.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that
they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
Door Frame Installation — Two-Door Models —
If Equipped
1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews.
2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, behind the door opening.
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3. After the door frame pin has been set into the body sidehole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the
rubber seal at the top of the windshield.
4. Starting with the front of the door frame, clip it over the metal side bar and then clip the rear, making sure that
the material for the side bar covers is not pinched by the
door frame. 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both
knobs. Repeat on the other side.
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Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models —
If Equipped
1. Install the rear door frame first.
2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the bodyside, just behind the rear door opening. 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal
sport bar and push onto the side bar, making sure not to
pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ensure
it is properly positioned on the seal above the front of
the rear door.
4. Loosely install the rear knob (long knob) to hold the door rail in position.
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