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WARNING
This product is designed to enhance the appearance of the
vehicle and to shield the occupants from ordinary weather con-
ditions. 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 top will not protect
the occupants from falling objects. Never operate vehicle in
excess of manufacturerÕs specifications.
WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES.
Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided
when installing top. Failure to do so may result in a poor fitting top
and could place occupants of the vehicle in a potentially danger-
ous situation. After installing or reinstalling the top, check to make
sure it has been properly installed.
51362 1
Fabric Replacement Top
Installation Instructions
For: GEO Tracker, Suzuki Sidekick
& Vitara 1986 - 1994
Parts List
Top, Soft
Rear Window
Installation Tips
After completing the installation, keep these instructions
for future reference. Before you begin installing this top
assembly, read all instructions thoroughly. Below are a
few tips to make this installation easier.
For a smooth fit:
For ease in installation, the top should be installed at
temperatures above 72 F. Below this temperature, the
top may contract an inch or more, making it difficult to fit
to the vehicle.
It is normal for a top to contract and wrinkle when stored
in the shipping carton. Within a few days after the installa-
tion, the top will relax and the wrinkles will disappear.
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Summary of Contents for Rugged Ridge 53702.15
- Page 1 Fabric Replacement Top Installation Instructions For: GEO Tracker, Suzuki Sidekick & Vitara 1986 - 1994 Parts List Top, Soft Rear Window WARNING Installation Tips This product is designed to enhance the appearance of the After completing the installation, keep these instructions vehicle and to shield the occupants from ordinary weather con- for future reference.
- Page 2 Step Two With the bow up and the hardware in place, drape the top over the hardware. Hook the five clips on the front of the top into the slots in the windshield header. Note: The white fiberglass rod in the Hook clips into slots in original rear curtain should be retained windshield header...
- Page 3 Step Three Snap the five snaps on the inside of the top to the studs on the rear bow. Rear Bow Snap to rear bow View from inside top Step Four Locate the plastic clips sewn into each rear corner of the top.
- Page 4 Step Five Pull the Side Window Retainer away from the vehicle body. Slip the Side Window of the top over the retainer. Separate the hook and loop sewn along the front edge of the Side Window, slide the retainer into place and fasten the hook and loop together around it. Then fit the corner of the retainer into place and fasten the hook and loop sewn along the bottom of the panel around the retainer.
- Page 5 Step Six Locate the straps, sewn to each side of the top, above the doors. Without twisting the straps, thread them through the loops on the tension assembly. Pull the end of the strap back and snap it to itself. Tension Loop Tension Assembly Front...
- Page 6 Step Ten Slip the white fiberglass rod from the original top into the sleeve along the bottom of the Step Eight Rear Window. Clip the Side Panel Retainer to the bracket on the vehicle. Wrap the web strap on the retainer around the bow and snap the strap to itself.
- Page 7 Step Eleven Starting the zipper on the left hand side, close the zipper on the Rear Window. Tuck the rod sleeve on the Rear Window under the zipper. Pull the hook tab around from inside the rear window, below the zipper, and attach it to the loop sewn to the inside of the side panels.
- Page 8 Care and Maintenance of your 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. Washing: The top fabric should be washed often using soap, warm water and a soft bristle brush.
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