Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars - Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Owner's Manual

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position. Unsnap the wiper arm nut caps, and remove
the retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and store
them in the center console or securely behind the rear
seat.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use a battery terminal puller
tool in order to separate the wiper arms from the shaft after
the nuts have been removed.
11. Remove the lower windshield plates by removing the
six black round-headed Torx head screws (using a #40
Torx head driver) on each side of the base of the
windshield.
Step Eleven
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 167
12. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the
rubber hood bumpers.
13. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap through
the footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the
center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap to
secure the windshield in place.

Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars

1. Raise the windshield.
CAUTION!
The windshield must be positioned properly to ensure
sealing.
• Careless handling and installation of the windshield
may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the
vehicles interior and may cause interior water dam-
age, stains or mildew.
• Improper installation of the windshield may also
create wind noise while vehicle is moving.
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