JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 2008 Owners Manual

23. Open the doors and insert the top retainers into the
channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at
the front and working toward the rear of the vehicle.24. Ensure plastic retainer is tucked in properly at
B-pillar, not pinching the seal.

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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.

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NOTE:Pull side bar out horizontally when removing.

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Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
1. Raise the windshield.
2. Loosely attach rear of side bar to sport bar. Refer to
Step 4 of “Lowering Windshield And Removing Side
Bars” earlier in this section.
•Reattach sport bar Velcrocovering. 3. Attach front of side bar to windshield frame.
•Install top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then lower
side hex bolt (13 mm). Lower side bolt will not align
until top two bolts are installed.
4. Tighten all side bar attachment bolts.

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If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park”
position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will
resume function at whichever position the switch is set
at.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment, and should be checked for fluid
level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and oper-
ate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual
water.
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
The pushbutton is located on
the bottom right side of the
blower control knob. Press
this button to turn on the rear
window defroster. An amber
light shows that the defroster
is on.

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