Jeep Wrangler: WRANGLER TOPS / Installing The Soft Top
- If currently installed, remove the hard top.
- 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.
- 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 table below for recommended torque
specifications.
Step Three
CAUTION!
Do not over tighten Torx screws. Damage to
the retainers will occur.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in
damage to the Soft Top or vehicle.
- 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
- 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 table below for
recommended torque specifications), being
careful not to cross-thread the screws or
overtighten. Repeat on the opposite side.
Step Five
- Lock Position
- Torx Head Screw
- Torx Head Screw
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip
the screws if they are overtightened.
- 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
- Unsnap and remove the black boot cover.
This cover should be discarded. It was
intended as a protective cover for shipping
only.
- Raise the soft top.
NOTE:
Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner
is not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift
the top.
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Fully lower the soft topCAUTION!
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damage to the Soft Top or vehicle...
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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...
Other information:
Remove the grommets under the front seat
(one left and one right).
Then pull the carpet out, to the rear and
open the carpet split around the front seats
brackets.
Pull Toward The Rear Of Vehicle
Carpet Split
Remove the grommets under the rear seat
(one left and one right)...
This indicator light will
illuminate to
indicate that the high beam
headlights are on. With the low beams
activated, push the multifunction
lever forward (toward the front of the vehicle) to
turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunction
lever rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the high beams...