roof JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

Four-Door Models
The lower left switch controls the left rear passenger
window, and the lower right switch controls the right rear
passenger window.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down in certain open or partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized by adjusting the
window opening.
DUAL TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS —
IF EQUIPPED
Please visit
http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop-instructions/
for instructional videos.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top is
removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from
the sport bar. The soft top was installed at the factory for
shipping purposes only. The soft top and the hard top are
to be used independently. Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the soft top. Your
vehicle warranty will not cover damage resulting from
both tops remaining on the vehicle at the same time for
extended periods of time.
Removing The Soft Top — Two-Door Models
1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the
following items:
• Right and left door frames
• Four door frame attachment knobs
• Right and left quarter windows
• Rear window
• Two rear window roll up straps
• Two Sunrider secure straps (if equipped)
• Two rear swing gate brackets
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”
in this section.
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CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws
if they are overtightened.
5. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for bottom of rear window) and set aside.
NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is
not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top. 6. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover
should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.
NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual
top wrap.
7. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up The Soft Top” in this section.
DUAL TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS —
IF EQUIPPED
Please visit
http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop-instructions/
for instructional videos.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top is
removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from
the sport bar. The soft top was installed at the factory for
shipping purposes only. The soft top and the hard top are
to be used independently. Removal is mandatory to
prevent any possible wear and tear on the soft top. Your
vehicle warranty will not cover damage resulting from
both tops remaining on the vehicle at the same time for
extended periods of time.
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10. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for bottomof rear window) and set aside.
NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is
not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top.
11. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.
NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual
top wrap.
12. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up The Soft Top” in this section.FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD
TOP — IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
•The hard top is not designed to carry any additional
loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunt-
ing, 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 addi-
tional 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
body side or fully removed.
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew:
• It is recommended that the top be free of water prior
to panel removal. Removing the top, opening a door
or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow
water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
• The hard top assembly must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Careless handling and storage of the removable roof
panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
• The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause water
to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
Front Panel(s) Removal
NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing
right panel.
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.
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3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center ofthe roof panel. 4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoulder
belt anchorage).
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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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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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12. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the bodyside channel 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. 13. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so
that they rest on top of the soft top.
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7. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them byhooking 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. 8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail
panels over the rear roof bow.
Step Seven
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