Jeep Wrangler: FOLDING WINDSHIELD / Lowering The Windshield
- Before completing the steps below:
- If your vehicle is equipped with a Soft
Top, the top MUST be lowered, and the
door rails must be removed prior to
lowering the windshield.
- If your vehicle is equipped with a Hard
Top, the Freedom Panels MUST be
removed prior to lowering the windshield.
- Refer to the following instructions for
more information:
-
- Soft Top Lowering
- Door Frame
- Freedom Top Panels
CAUTION!
Failure to follow this step will cause damage
to the vehicle’s header seal.
- Manually remove the protective caps over
the windshield wiper hex bolts.

Step Two
- Using the provided 15 mm socket, remove
the two hex bolts and remove the wiper
arms.
- Move to the inside of the vehicle and lower
both sun visors.
- Using the provided #40 Torx head driver,
remove the four Torx screws located along
the interior of the windshield.

Step Five
-
Outside Torx Screws
-
Inside Torx Screws
NOTE:
Store all of the mounting bolts in their original
threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping.
- Lower the windshield gently until it contacts
the tie-down bumpers (if equipped).

Step Six
-
Washer Nozzle
-
Bumper
-
Tie-Down
- Secure the windshield by passing a cinch
strap through the tie-down on either side of
the hood and on the windshield frame.
Tighten the strap to secure the windshield
in place.
CAUTION!
Do Not Overtighten! Damage to the
windshield could result.
ACC/FCW Sensor Protective Cover — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a protective
cover that is to be used whenever the
windshield is folded down in order to protect the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)/Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) sensor. To install the cover,
follow the instructions below:
- Secure the top part of the cover so that it
hinges to the header.
- Swing the cover down and push on it so that
it covers the opening.
- Check to make sure the cover is secured
properly.
NOTE:
Be sure to remove the cover before returning
the windshield to the normal position. Store the
cover in the cargo area.
Cleaning Instructions
During windshield down applications, dust/dirt
can accumulate in the cover and block the
camera lens. Use a microfiber cloth to clean the
camera lens, module, and inside cover, being
careful not to damage or scratch the module.
CAUTION!
Lowering of the windshield is NOT
recommended in vehicles equipped with a
Power Sliding Top. Damage will occur to the
top as well as the header seal...
Release the strap that secured the
windshield in the lowered position.
Raise the windshield.
Using the provided #40 Torx head driver,
reinstall the four Torx screws located along
the interior of the windshield...
Other information:
FCA strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired
by supplemental additives. Therefore, do not
add any fluid additives to the transmission...
Install the front door rail first.
Carefully place the front door rail in the
rubber seal at the top of the windshield, and
line up the holes for the Torx head screws
(two for each door).
Swing the frame bracket around the side of
the rail, and insert the screws from
underneath...