JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

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.
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Retainer Insertion
1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion
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14. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the win-dow 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.
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Step Sixteen
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17. Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of thewindow.
18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing 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 inserting 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 (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.
Opening The Sunrider
1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
2. Release the header latches from the loops on the wind- shield frame.
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Step Two
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3. Make sure to slide the plastic sleeves forward to unlockthe Sunrider links. 4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the
top.
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5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest theheader on top of the rear portion of the deck. 6. Fold the top so that the material forms a
Was shown.
Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds.
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7. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Eachstrap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro to itself;
use one strap on each side of the vehicle.
Closing The Sunrider
Perform the above steps in the opposite order.
NOTE: Failure to fold the fabric rearward will allow the
material to sag and may block the rearview mirror.
FOLDING WINDSHIELD
The fold-down windshield and removable side bars on
your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some
protection in some accidents. The windshield also provides
some protection against weather, road debris and intrusion
of small branches and other objects.
Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
down and the side bars removed as you lose the protection
these structural elements can provide.
If required for certain off-road uses, the side bars can be
removed and the windshield folded down. However, the
protection afforded by these features is then lost. If you
remove the side bars and fold down the windshield, drive
slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the speed of
the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with low range
operation preferred if you are driving off-road with the
windshield folded down.
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Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as
the task that required their removal is completed and
before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your
passenger should wear seat belts at all times, on-road and
off-road, regardless of whether the windshield is raised or
folded down.
Outside rearview mirrors are mounted on the doors. If you
choose to remove the doors, see your authorized dealer for
a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror. Federal law
requires outside mirrors on vehicles for on-road use.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against
personal injury:
•Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the wind-
shield down.
• Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is
securely fastened, either up or down.
• Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at all
times when the windshield is down.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions for
raising the windshield. Make sure that the folding
windshield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all
associated hardware and fasteners are correctly and
tightly assembled before driving your vehicle. Fail-
ure to follow these instructions may prevent your
vehicle from providing you and your passengers’
protection in some accidents.
• If you remove the doors, store them outside the
vehicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door may
cause personal injury.
Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars
1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following the instructions in this manual.
NOTE: To assist in properly reinstalling side bars, mark
the original locations prior to removing.
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2. Remove the two top hex bolts (13 mm), and the one sidehex bolt (13 mm) visible through the trim (Do not
remove plastic corner trim, sun visor bolts, or sport bar
covering).
3. Remove the sun visor.
4. Remove the A-pillar cap.
5. Disconnect microphone (if equipped with Uconnect phone).
6. Open the sport bar Velcro covering. 7. Remove the one hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the
plastic trim on the bottom side of the side bar, one hex
bolt (13 mm) on the side of the side bar, and one hex bolt
(13 mm) on top of the side bar.
NOTE: Pull side bar out horizontally when removing.
CAUTION!
Do not remove the head impact foam from the side
bars, as damage to the foam may result.
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