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Bestop 51117 Installation Instructions Manual

Replace-a-top for jeep cj5 1976; jeep cj5 1977; jeep cj5 1978; jeep cj5 1979; jeep cj5 1980; jeep cj5 1981; jeep cj5 1982; jeep cj5 1983

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For: CJ5 '76 - '83
Note: Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning the installation. After completing installation, keep this
manual for further reference.
This product is designed to enhance the appearance of the vehicle and to shield the occupants from ordinary
weather conditions. Do not rely in any way on the components of this product to contain occupants within
the vehicle, or to protect against injury or death in the event of an accident. This product will not protect the
occupants from falling objects. Never operate vehicle in excess of manufacturer's specifications.
Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided when installing this product. Failure to do so
may result in a poor fit and could place occupants of the vehicle in a potentially dangerous situation.
Replace - A - Top

Installation Instructions

Warning:
Wear seat belts at all times.
Part Number: 51117

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Summary of Contents for Bestop 51117

  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Replace - A - Top Installation Instructions For: CJ5 ’76 - ’83 Part Number: 51117 Note: Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning the installation. After completing installation, keep this manual for further reference. Warning: This product is designed to enhance the appearance of the vehicle and to shield the occupants from ordinary weather conditions.
  • Page 2: Before You Install

    You are now ready to begin the installation process. Care and Maintenance of your Bestop Top Your top is made of the finest materials available. To keep it looking new and for the maximum possible wear, it will need periodic cleaning and maintenance.
  • Page 3: Installing The Top

    Parts List and Hardware Identification Check off each item Fabric Top, Qty - 1 Body Stud, Qty - 27, PN 9.68 Door - Right, Qty - 1 Door - Left, Qty - 1 5/8" x 2" Adhesive Hook Strip, Qty - 2 Bow Covers - Short, Qty - 2 Bow Covers - Long, Qty - 2 #6 S/M Screw, Qty - 27, PN 9.69...
  • Page 4: Installing The Doors

    Top Installation Step One Take the old bow covers off of the bows and slide on new ones. The long covers are for the rear bows and the short covers are for the front bows. Reinstall the bows on the vehicle. Step Two Check the windshield retainer placement.
  • Page 5 Step Two With a razor knife, cut the stitching on the old door covers and remove them from the frames. Step Three Start with the front of the door cover and locate the cut outs in the fabric for the door pins. Insert the door pins through the cut outs in the fabric and place the "First"...
  • Page 6 Leave attached to the Rear Bow. If you do not want the Rear Bow laying on the spare tire, you may remove the Clevis Pin and Keeper from Rear Bow and slide the Bow under the Front Bow in the Bow Mounting Bracket. Re-secure the Bow to the Bow Mounting Bracket with the Clevis Pin and Keeper. BESTOP HARD TOPS SOFT TOPS...