Jeep Wrangler (2018 year). Manual — part 7

4. Set the rear door frame pin into the hole on top of the

body side, just behind the rear door opening.

5. Carefully position the top of the door frame onto the

rear of the front door rail, making sure rubber seals lay

flat. Ensure the seals are installed correctly to avoid

water leaks.

Step Four

Position Of Frame Above Door

1 — Front Door Rail
2 — Rear Door Frame

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6. Swing the frame bracket around the side of the rail, and

insert the screws from underneath. Tighten with #40

Torx head driver until they are snug, being careful not to

cross-thread the screws or overtighten.

Door Frame Installation Two Door Models — If
Equipped

1. Carefully place the front door rail in the rubber seal at

the top of the windshield, and line up the holes for the

Torx head screws (two for each door).

2. Swing the frame bracket around the side of the rail, and

insert the screws from underneath. Tighten with #40

Torx head driver until they are snug, being careful not to

cross-thread the screws or overtighten.

CAUTION!

Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws
if they are overtightened.

Step Six

Step Two

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SOFT TOP TWO DOOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING!

• Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window

up/removed unless the quarter windows are also
removed. Dangerous exhaust gases could enter the
vehicle causing harm to the driver and passengers.

• The fabric quarter windows and fabric top are de-

signed only for protection against the elements. Do
not rely on them to contain occupants within the
vehicle or to protect against injury during an acci-
dent. Remember, always wear seat belts.

• Make sure hands and fingers are clear of all pinch

points when installing and removing the soft tops.
The lift assist mechanism and side bows may cause
serious injury if fingers or hands get caught in
between.

CAUTION!

The soft top is not designed to carry any additional
loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunting,
or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it was
not designed as a structural member of the vehicle and,
thus, cannot properly carry any additional loads other
than environmental (rain, snow, etc.).

If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top has

been folded down for a period of time, the top will appear

to have shrunk when you raise it, making it difficult to put

up. This is caused by a natural contraction of the vinyl

coating on the fabric top.
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top

fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and the

top can then be installed. If the temperature is 41°F (5°C)
or below, do not attempt to put the top down or roll the
rear or side curtains.

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CAUTION!

• Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car

wash. Window scratches and wax build up may
result.

• Do not lower the top when the temperature is below

41°F (5°C). Damage to the top may result.

• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been

either fully attached to the windshield frame, or fully
lowered.

• Do not lower the top with the windows installed.

Window and top damage may occur.

• Refer to “Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models”

in “Bodywork” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
further information. It contains important informa-
tion on cleaning and caring for your vehicle’s fabric
top.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or

force any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing
the soft top. Do not force or pry the soft top frame-
work when opening or closing. Damage to the top
may result.

Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on the top material:
• It is recommended that the top be free of water prior

to opening it. Operating the top, 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 soft top may

damage the seals, causing water to leak into the
vehicle’s interior.

• The soft top must be positioned properly to ensure

sealing. Improper installation can cause water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.

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Lowering The Soft Top

Side View Top And Components

1 — #1 Bow

6 — #6 Bow

2 — #2 Bow

7 — Rear Quarter Window

3 — #3 Bow

8 — Lower Window Retainer

4 — #4 Bow

9 — Front Window Retainer

5 — #5 Bow

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Rear View Top And Components

1 — Rear Window Retainer Attachment Points
2 — Quarter Window Pillars
3 — Swing Gate Bar Retainers

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NOTE:

The rear window and rear quarter windows must

be removed before lowering the soft top to prevent damage

to the top. Clean the side and rear windows before removal

to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the

soft top. If the plastic retainers are difficult to operate due

to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and

a small brush. Cleaning products are available through an

authorized dealer.

Remove The Rear Window:

1. With the swing gate open, remove the rear window’s

plastic retainers from the lower right and left corners.

2. Grasp the swing gate bar, rotate it outward and upward

releasing it from both the right and left retainers.

Step One

Step Two (Left Side Shown)

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3. While holding the window in place, slide the tailgate bar

to the left separating it from the rear window. Store in

soft window bag, or a safe location.

4. Remove the plastic retainers from both quarter window

pillars.

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5. While keeping the rear window level, slide to the left

until it is completely separate from its retainer. Do not
pull downward while removing the rear window.
Damage to the retainer could result.

Remove The Right And Left Quarter Windows:

1. Through the rear opening, push the bottom corner

outward and release tab from the bottom of the window

pillar.

Step Five

Step One

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2. Starting at the rear of the vehicle, remove plastic retainer

from along the bottom of the window moving toward

the front of the vehicle.

3. Remove plastic retainer from bottom to top of the

window.

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4. While keeping the window level, slide rearward until it

is completely separate from its retainer. Do not pull
downward while removing the window. Damage to
the retainer could result.

5. Store in soft window bag or a safe location.

Lowering The Soft Top Into Sunrider Position

1. After removing the rear window and quarter panel

windows, move to the front of the vehicle.

2. Fold both sun visors forward against the windshield.
3. Release the header latches from the crossbar by pulling

the handle downward. Make sure the hook is disen-

gaged from its receiver.

Step Four

Step Three

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4. From both the driver and passenger sides, lift up on the

#1 Bow of the soft top to start the operation.

5. Move to the side of the vehicle and use the side link to

fold the soft top rearward into the Sunrider position.

NOTE:

If leaving the soft top in the Sunrider position,

secure the top by using the two velcro straps provided in

the center console.

Step Four

Secured Top When In Sunrider Position

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Lowering The Soft Top Into Fully Lowered Position

1. From the Sunrider position, remove straps if previously

secured and move to the rear of the vehicle.

2. Locate the Sunrider latch beneath the #6 Bow of the soft

top on the driver’s side.

3. Pull the latch downward to release the top, and allow

the soft top to slide rearward freely in the guide tracks

to the stowed position.

Sunrider Latch Beneath #6 Bow

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4. While pushing downward slightly on the folded soft

top, slide the lock lever on the driver and passenger side

lift assist mechanisms to the “lock” position.

5. Once the lock is in the “lock” position, push downward

on each side of the folded soft top to ensure it is secure.

An audible “click” may be heard.

Step Four

Lock Position

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Raising The Soft Top

Raising The Soft Top From The Fully Lowered Position

1. While pushing down on the rear of the top, slide the

lock lever on the driver and passenger side Lift Assist

Mechanisms to the “unlock” position.

Push Down While Unlocking

Unlocked Position

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2. Push up and forward from the #5 Bow along the guide

track until it locks into the Sunrider position with an

audible “click”.

3. Gently pull rearward on the #6 Bow to ensure the top is

locked in the Sunrider position.

4. Using the side link, lift and push the soft top toward the

front of the vehicle guiding the top into the closed

position.

Step Two

Lower Top Into Closed Position

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