Wrangler Windshield Measurement; Install Windshield Brackets - Wrangler/Yj Only - Bestop Supertop Installation Instructions Manual

Supertop ® – Installation Instructions
Under most circumstances, the wind-
shield of the Wrangler will not require
any adjustment. If your Wrangler windshield should
require adjustment, this adjustment should be per-
formed only by an authorized automotive mechanic
using a special "Tamper-Proof" Torx head tool.
Improper windshield
adjustment will result
in poor fi tting top and
doors, causing looseness or undue strain on the top.

Wrangler Windshield Measurement

Before installing the top, check the windshield
measurement. The distance from the top lip of the
windshield to the top outer edge of the body must be
75 1/8" on both sides of the vehicle. Measure 4"-6"
inside the doors.
Tape
Top lip of
Measure
windshield
Measurement
Front
Detail
75 1/8"
Rear point of
measurement
on body
Rev. G 0312
Wrangler/YJ Windshield
Adjustment: If necessary,
loosen the #40 TORX bolts
in the windshield clamps to
loosen the windshield in order
to slip the bracket under the
horizontal tube.
#40 TORX Bolts
#45 TORX Bolt
shield with a torque of 17.0 ft. lbs. each. If you do not
have a torque wrench these bolts should be tested by
a qualifi ed mechanic using a torque wrench. Failure
to tighten and test the torque of these bolts can result
in personal injury or loss of life to the driver and oc-
cupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Use a #20 Torx to remove the outboard sun visor
fasteners on both sides of the windshield frame.
Remove the two #40 Torx head bolts that secure
the horizontal sport bar to the windshield frame.
Slide the Windshield Brackets between the wind-
shield and the horizontal sport bar mounts.
Reinstall the Torx head bolts, starting each in the
frame with your fi ngers. After the Torx head bolts
are started by hand tighten with your rachet and
Torx drive tool. Do not lay this tool aside until both
bolts are completely tightened. If you tighten one of
these bolts and the telephone rings - LET IT RING.
NEVER LAY THIS TOOL ASIDE OR INTERUPT
THIS PROCEDURE. This procedure should be fol-
lowed carefully on both sides of the vehicle.
Remove #40 TORX Bolts
Horizontal
Sport Bar
Sun Visor Mount
- #20 Torx bolt
Sun Visor
Windshield
Reinstall the bolts that
secure the Horizontal
Sport Bars to the wind-
Install Windshield Brackets –
Wrangler/YJ Only
Windshield
Slide Windshield
Bracket
Bracket between
Windshield and
the Sport Bar
Mount
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