Rear Hard Top Installation; Door Frame; Door Frame Removal - Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual

Rear Hard Top Installation

NOTE:
If the door frames are installed from soft top
usage, they must be removed prior to instal-
lation of the hard top.
1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and
replace if necessary.
2. Install the hard top using the same steps for
removal in reverse order.
Make sure that the hard top is sitting flush with
the body at the sides and check to ensure that
there is a uniform gap between the lift glass
and hard top.
NOTE:
• The Torx fasteners that attach the hard
top to the body should be torqued to 66 in
lb +/- 22 in lb (7.5 N·m +/- 2.5 N·m)
• It is not necessary to pinch connection
when reinstalling washer hose. Push on
until click is heard.
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DOOR FRAME

WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with
the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the
protection that they can provide. This proce-
dure is furnished for use during off-road op-
eration only.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause
interior water damage, stains or mildew:
• Opening a door or lowering a window while
the top is wet may allow water to drip into
the vehicle's interior.
• Careless handling and storage of the re-
movable door frame(s) may damage the
seals, causing water to leak into the vehi-
cle's interior.
• The door frame(s) must be positioned prop-
erly to ensure sealing. Improper installation
can cause water to leak into the vehicle's
interior.

Door Frame Removal

1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attach-
ment knobs (two per door).
WARNING!
Use both hands to remove the door frames.
The door frames will fold and could cause
injury if both hands are not used.
2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one
hand on the front of the door frame.
3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward
hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.