Jeep Wrangler: FOLDING WINDSHIELD / Raising The Windshield
- Release the strap that secured the
windshield in the lowered position.
- Raise the windshield.
- Using the provided #40 Torx head driver,
reinstall the four Torx screws located along
the interior of the windshield. Secure them
until they are snug, being careful not to
cross-thread the screws or overtighten.

Interior Torx Screw Locations
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Outside Torx Screws
-
Inside Torx Screws
- Reinstall the windshield wiper arms using
the provided 15 mm socket. First, align the
tips of the blade to the “T” mark in the glass.
Then, while holding the arm in
that position,
reinstall the hex nut and tighten until snug.
Be careful not to over-tighten. Repeat for
the other arm.
- Reinstall the protective caps over the wiper
arm hex bolts and push gently until they
snap into place.

Protective Cap Over Wiper Bolt
- After completing the steps above:
- If your vehicle is equipped with a Soft
Top, reinstall the Door Rails and raise the
top.
- If your vehicle is equipped with a Hard
Top, reinstall the Freedom Panels.
Before completing the steps below:
If your vehicle is equipped with a Soft
Top, the top MUST be lowered, and the
door rails must be removed prior to
lowering the windshield...
Other information:
The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward
by using a bar located by the front of the seat
cushion, near the floor. While sitting in the seat,
lift up on the bar located under the seat cushion
and move the seat forward or rearward.
Release the bar once you have reached the
desired position...
The compact spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a compact spare by looking at
the spare tire description on the Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the
driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of
the tire...