ECU JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 2013 Owner's Guide

Insert the right side Freedom panel into the bag with the
latches facing downward. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is
laying flat). Secure the Velcro, located at the center of the
divider.206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and
loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap to
tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear seat. Front Panel(s) Installation
NOTE: Set the panels on the windshield frame so that
there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are
sitting flush with the body.
1. Install the right panel first, then the left panel.
2. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal
in reverse order.
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Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top
Removed
1. Turn the left and right panels over and move the
spacer block (located on the rear of the panel) upward
90 degrees. NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame
so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the
panels are sitting flush with the body.
2. Install the right panel first, then the left panel.
3. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal
in reverse order.
Rear Hard Top Removal
1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s)
Removal” in this section.
2. Open both doors.
3. Remove the two Torx  head screws that secure the
hard top at the B-pillar (near the top of the door) using
a #40 Torx  head driver (Four–Door Only).210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

4. Remove the six Torx  head screws that secure the hard
top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a
#40 Torx  head driver.
5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of
the rear window glass. Lift the rear window glass. 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of
the vehicle.
Wire Harness Connector
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2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the
front of the door frame.
3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward hand to
remove the frame from the vehicle.
4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for
storage. Store in a secure location. WARNING!Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an
event of an accident, a loose door frame many cause
personal injury. If removed, always store the door
frames outside of the vehicle.216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION! (Continued)• Refer to “Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models”
in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. It contains important information 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
framework when opening or closing. Damage to
the top may result. WARNING!• Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window
curtain up unless the side curtains are also re-
moved. 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 ve-
hicle or to protect against injury during an acci-
dent. Remember, always wear seat belts.222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

17. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate
bracket on both the left and right sides.
18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the
rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching
the sail panel retainers into the body side channel. 19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to
their secured position.248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION! (Continued)• Do not lower the top with the windows installed.
Window and top damage may occur.
• Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models”
in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. It contains important information 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
framework when opening or closing. Damage to
the top may result. WARNING!• Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window
curtain up unless the side curtains are also open.
Dangerous exhaust gases which can kill could
enter the vehicle.
• 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 ve-
hicle or to protect against injury during an acci-
dent. Remember, always wear seat belts.250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

19. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track
and lower the top down into the vehicle.
NOTE: Help from another person will ease this operation.
20. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the
bows as far inside as possible. This will keep any
portion of the top from flapping outside of the
vehicle. 21. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro  straps
provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping
the strap around the side bows and through the slot
on the body.
22. Close the front header latches.
23. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door
Frame” in this section for further information.270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Putting Up The Soft Top
NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft
top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be
helpful to open the rear doors.
1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door
Frame” in this section for further information.
2. Undo the straps used to secure the top in the down
position and store in secure location.
3. Open the swing gate. 4. Grasp the folded side bows and lift to the top of the
rear door frames.
NOTE: Help from another person will ease this operation.
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