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
-
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:
If the engine fails to start after you have
followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold
Weather” procedure, it may be flooded. Push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than
15 seconds...
Depending upon model and mode of operation,
the ESC system may have multiple operating
modes.
ESC On
“ESC On” is the normal operating mode for the
ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC
system will be in this mode. This mode should
be used for most driving conditions...