Jeep Wrangler JK (2018 year). Instruction — part 9

CAUTION! (Continued)

• 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.

NOTE:

Do not remove any of the three attachment knobs

unless you are planning on installing the hard top.

Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top

1. Remove the side windows.

Attachment Knobs

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2. Remove the back window.

NOTE:

Start zipper from the right side to remove back

window.

3. Release header latches from the windshield frame.

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4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side

channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.

NOTE:

When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful

to pull down on the rear roof bow.

5. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft

top.

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6. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear.

7. Release Sunrider latch (both sides).

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8. Open the swing gate and lower the top.

NOTE:

Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the

vehicle.

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Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top

1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the

Sunrider latches (another person may be needed to help
with this operation).

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2. Install rear corner panels.

3. Rotate the header forward.

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4. Engage the header latches.

5. Install the back window.

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6. Install the side windows.

7. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo-

rarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. Start
the zipper but close only about 1 inch (2.5 cm).

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8. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door

channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and
properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so
can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the
window.

9. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window

into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and
working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the
zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top
and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite
side.

Retainer Insertion

1 — Incorrect Insertion
2 — Correct Insertion

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Folding Down The Soft Top

Side View Top And Components

1 — 4– Bow

6 — Quarter Window

2 — 3–Bow

7 — Body Side Retainer

3 — 2–Bow

8 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window

4 — Header Bow

9 — Sail Panel

5 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window

10 — Check Strap

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Rear View Top And Components

1 — Sail Panels
2 — Zipper Finish
3 — Swing Gate Bar
4 — Zipper Start
5 — Swing Gate Brackets

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NOTE:

Clean side and rear windows before removal to

assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft
top. If zippers 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 your authorized
dealer.

1. If your vehicle has half-doors, remove each half-door

window by opening the door and lifting the half-door
window out.

NOTE:

Stow half-door windows carefully outside of the

vehicle, never inside, to avoid scratches.

2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.

3. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops on

the windshield frame.

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4. Open the swing gate.

5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3

inches (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel.
Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rear-
ward out of the swing gate brackets.

6. Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner

of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the top and
down to the left lower corner. Zipper pulls will stay on
the rear window.

Pull down on the rear window to

disengage it from the zipper on the top cover.

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7. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate

bracket on both the left and right sides.

8. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching.

9. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear edge of

the side window.

10. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely un-

zip the window.

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11. Once unzipped, remove the side window retainers

from the door channel and body side channel. Repeat
this step on the opposite side.

12. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body

side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.

NOTE:

When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful

to pull down on the rear roof bow.

13. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft

top.

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