JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in therubber seal at the top of the windshield.
6. Clip the front of the door rail over the side bar making sure that the material for the side bar cover is not
pinched by the door frame. 7. Position the rear of the front door frame to lay on top of
the front of the rear door frame. Ensure the seals are
installed correctly to avoid water leaks.
8. Loosely install both knobs beginning with the front knob (long knob). Then, install the middle knob (short
knob) through the front and rear door frames and screw
into the top of the B-pillar.
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9. Tighten the front knob, then the rear most knob, andthen the middle knob. Repeat this procedure for the
other side.SOFT TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS
Please visit
http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop-instructions/
for instructional videos.
WARNING!
•Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window
curtain up unless the side curtains are also removed.
Dangerous exhaust gases could enter the vehicle
causing harm to the driver and passengers.
• 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.
• Make sure hands and fingers are clear of all pinch
points when installing and removing the soft tops.
The zippers and side bows may cause serious injury
if fingers or hands get caught in between.
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CAUTION!
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.).
If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top has
been folded down for a period of time, the top will appear
to have shrunk when you raise it, making it difficult to put
up. This is caused by a natural contraction of the vinyl
coating on the fabric top.
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top
fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and the
top can then be installed. If the temperature is 41°F (5°C)
or below, do not attempt to put the top down or roll the
rear or side curtains.
CAUTION!
• Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car
wash. Window scratches and wax build up may
result.
• Do not lower the top when the temperature is below
41°F (5°C). Damage to the top may result.
• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame, or fully
lowered.
• Do not lower the top with the windows installed.
Window and top damage may occur.
• Refer to “Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models”
in “Bodywork” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
further information. It contains important informa-
tion on cleaning and caring for your vehicle’s fabric
top.
• Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or
force any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing
the soft top. Do not force or pry the soft top frame-
work when opening or closing. Damage to the top
may result.
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on the top material:
•It is recommended that the top be free of water prior
to opening it. 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.
• Careless handling and storage of the soft top may
damage the seals, causing water to leak into the
vehicle’s interior.
• The soft top must be positioned properly to ensure
sealing. Improper installation can cause water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
Refer to “Lowering The Soft Top” in this section for further
information.
1. Remove the side windows.
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2. Remove the back window.3. Release header latches from the windshield frame.
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4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body sidechannel at the rear corners of the vehicle.
NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful
to pull down on the rear roof bow. 5. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over the
Sunrider link to lock in the link (Sunrider Models only).
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6. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so thatthey rest on top of the soft top. 7. Release the Sunrider latch (both sides).
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8. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
NOTE:Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the
vehicle.Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
Refer to “Raising The Soft Top” in this section for further
information.
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. Engage header latches.
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3. Install rear corner panels.4. Install the back window.
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