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3. Engage the retainers on the front of the windows,
ensuring they are fully engaged, followed by the
retainers along the bottom of the windows.

Step Three

NOTE:It is critical that the retainers are fully engaged before the
vehicle resumes motion.
4. Secure the hook-and-loop fastener at the upper front corner of each quarter window by pressing firmly.

Step Four

Install The Rear Window

1. Guide the rear window into the retainer from left to right while keeping the window level.

Step One

2. Insert the swing gate bar into the retainers at the bottom of the window from left to the right.

Step Two

3. Rotate the swing gate bar into the left and right side retainers.

Step Three

1 — Retainer At Front Of Quarter Window
2 — Retainer At Bottom Of Quarter Window
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4. Line up the rear window to the right side quarter
window first, and engage the plastic retainers.
5. Repeat with the left side quarter window.

Step Five

6. Engage the rear window retainers in the lower right and left corners.

Step Six

NOTE:For information on removing your soft top, refer to the next
section.
REMOVING THE SOFT TOP Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.

1. Fully lower the soft top
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page 75.

2. Make sure the lift assist mechanism on both the left and right sides are in the “lock” position, and an
audible “click” is heard when pushing down on the #1
bow from each of the lift assist mechanisms before
removing.

Step Two

3. Using the provided #40 Torx head driver and ratchet, unscrew the two Torx head screws on each lift assist
mechanism, then lift the mechanism up and away
from the vehicle.

Step Three

CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in damage
to the Soft Top or vehicle.
1 — Lock Position
2 — Torx Head Screw
3 — Torx Head Screw

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4. Pull the release lever on top of the rail rearward to
release the side link from the track.

Step Four
Step Four

5. Repeat on the opposite side.
6. Utilizing two people, lift the soft top up and away from the vehicle, careful to avoid the vehicle’s sport bar,
trim, and tire carrier. Store the soft top in a safe,
clean, and dry location.

Step Six

7. Using the provided #50 Torx head driver and ratchet, unscrew the Torx screw on both rear corners of the
vehicle, removing the retainers.

Step Seven

INSTALLING THE SOFT TOP

1. If currently installed, remove the hard top
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page 87.

2. Install the door rails, starting with the front, followed by the rear on each side. For instructions and
appropriate torque specifications for the door rail
Torx screws
Úpage 96.
3. Install the rear retainers on each side of the rear of the vehicle using the provided #50 Torx head driver
and ratchet. Refer to the following table for
recommended torque specifications.

Step Three

CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx screws. Damage to the
retainers will occur.
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4. Making sure the lift assist mechanism is in the “lock”
position, lift the soft top into the rear of the vehicle
with the side links pointing toward the front. Lower
the lift assist mechanisms onto its retainers on both
sides (on the inside of the sport bar).

Step Four Step Four

5. Using the provided #40 Torx head driver and ratchet,
tighten the Torx screws by turning them clockwise.
Secure them until they are snug (refer to the following
table for recommended torque specifications), being
careful not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.
Repeat on the opposite side.

Step Five

Torque
Specification For Torx Screw Maximum Minimum
119.5 in-lb 150.5 in-lb 106.2 in-lb 13.5 N·m 17.0 N·m 12.0 N·m
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in damage
to the Soft Top or vehicle.
1 — Lock Position
2 — Torx Head Screw
3 — Torx Head Screw
Torque
Specification For Torx Screws Maximum Minimum
119.5 in-lb 150.5 in-lb 106.2 in-lb 13.5 N·m 17.0 N·m 12.0 N·m
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws
if they are overtightened.

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6. While pulling the release lever on the top of the rail
rearward, place the side link into the guide track on
the top of the rail then release the lever.

Step Six

7. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.
8. Raise the soft top
Úpage 77.
NOTE:Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is not
tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top.
HARD TOP FRONT PANEL(S) REMOVAL
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
CAUTION!
 The hard top is not designed to carry any additional
loads, such as after-market roof racks, spare tires,
building materials, hunting or camping supplies, etc.
For optional Mopar® accessory roof racks
Úpage 102.
 Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the front header, sport bar,
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.
 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.
CAUTION!

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Four Door Hard Top Components
1 — Right Side Panel
2 — Left Side Panel
3 — Hard Top

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Two Door Hard Top Components
1 — Right Side Panel
2 — Left Side Panel
3 — Hard Top
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NOTE:
All hard top removal and installation instructions are
applicable to both two and four door model vehicles.
 Images shown are of four door models, and appear -
ance of two door model components may differ.
 The left side panel must be removed before removing
the right side panel.
To remove the hard top front panel(s), proceed as follows:

1. Fold down the sun visor against the windshield.

2. Turn the three L-shaped locks on the left side panel (one at the front, the rear, and outside), unlocking
them from the roof.

Step Two

3. Unlatch the left side header panel latch located at the top of the windshield.

Step Three

4. Remove the left side panel.
5. Repeat the previous steps to remove the right side panel.
Hard Top Panel(s) Storage Bag —
If Equipped
The Freedom Top panels storage bag allows you to store
your hard top panels. The storage bag contains two
compartments.
Lay the bag for the Freedom Top panels down so the loops
and hooks are facing upward. Unzip the bag and fold back
the outer flap.
NOTE:Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to inserting the
panel into the panels bag.
1. Insert the left side hard top panel into the bag with
the latches facing upward.

2. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is lying flat).
3. Insert the right side Freedom Top panel into the bag with the latches facing downward.
NOTE:Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to inserting the
panel into the bag.
4. Unfold the outer flap and zip the hard top bag closed.

Step Four

5. Lift the Freedom Top bag into the vehicle with the hooks and straps facing the back of the rear seat.
Attach the clip at the bottom of the bag to the child
restraint anchorage, located at the base of the rear
seat.
6. Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the
strap to tighten the Freedom Top bag securely
against the rear seat.
1 — Header Panel Latched
2 — Unlatched Position

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HARD TOP FRONT PANEL(S)
I
NSTALLATION

1. Open the header latch inside the vehicle, and the
three L-shaped locks on each panel.

2. Set the right side panel on the windshield frame with the locating pin in the front receiver mounting hole
followed by the left side panel, making sure there is
no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are
sitting flush with the body.
3. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal in reverse order.
NOTE:To prevent water leaks, the seals and hard top panels
should be clear of any dust and debris prior to reinstal -
lation.
REMOVING THE HARD TOP

1. Remove both front panels
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2. Open both front doors.
3. Using the provided #50 Torx head driver and ratchet, remove the two Torx head screws that secure the
hard top at the B-pillar (near the top of the front
doors).

Step Three

4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside —
three screws on each side) using the #50 Torx head
driver.

Step Four

5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass. Lift the rear window glass.

Step Five

6. Locate the wire harness and washer hose on the left rear inside corner of the vehicle.

Step Six

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7. Release the locking tab by pushing it downward.

Step Seven

8. To remove the wiring harness, push the tab inward
while pulling downward to disconnect.

Step Eight Step Eight

9. To remove the washer hose, push the release button
on hose connector, and pull downward.

Step Nine

10. Secure the wire harness to the body side by plugging it into the receptacle and reengaging the locking tab.

Step Ten

11. Secure the washer hose by snapping it into the top of the body side receptacle.

Step Eleven

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