Jeep Wrangler 2012 Owner's Manual page 213

13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed
unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the
swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward
while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle
to disengage.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211
14. Completely release the latches from the loops on the
windshield frame. If your vehicle is not equipped with
the Sunrider package, proceed to Step 15.
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