Jeep WRANGLER 2017 Owner's Manual page 79

Step Four
5. The tether strap must be hooked onto the pivot bracket
prior to removal of soft top from vehicle (both sides).
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Step Five
6. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket bolts
(two per side) from the sport bar using a 10.0 mm
wrench or socket driver.
7. Lift the soft top in a upward motion to release the pivot
bracket from the sport bar bracket.
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