Jeep Wrangler: WRANGLER TOPS / Removing The Hard Top
- Remove both front panels.
- Open both front doors.
- Using the provided #50 Torx head driver
and ratchet, remove the two Torx head
screws that secure the hard top at the
B-pillar (near the top of the front doors).
Step Three
- Remove the six Torx head screws that
secure the hard top to the vehicle (along the
interior bodyside — three screws on each
side) using the #50 Torx head driver.
Step Four
- Open the swing gate all the way to ensure
clearance of the rear window glass. Lift the
rear window glass.
Step Five
- Locate the wire harness and washer hose
on the left rear inside corner of the vehicle.
Step Six
- Release the locking tab by pushing it
downward.
Step Seven
- To remove the wiring harness, push the tab
inward while pulling downward to
disconnect.
Step Eight
Step Eight
- To remove the washer hose, push the
release button on hose connector, and pull
downward.
Step Nine
- Secure the wire harness to the body side by
plugging it into the receptacle and
reengaging the locking tab.
Step Ten
- Secure the washer hose by snapping it into
the top of the body side receptacle.
Step Eleven
Step Eleven
- Lower the rear window, and close the swing
gate.
- Remove the hard top from the vehicle.
Place the hard top on a soft surface to
prevent damage.
CAUTION!
The removal of the rear Hard Top requires
four adults, one located on each corner.
Failure to follow this caution could damage
the Freedom Top.
Open the header latch inside the vehicle,
and the three L-shaped locks on each
panel.
Set the right side panel on the windshield
frame with the locating pin in the front
receiver mounting hole followed by the left
side panel, making sure there is no
overhang...
If the door frames are installed from soft top
usage, they must be removed prior to
installation of the hard top. For removal
procedures.
To install the hard top, place the hard top on the
vehicle while making sure that the 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...
Other information:
Use of traction devices require sufficient
tire-to-body clearance. Due to limited clearance,
the following snow traction devices are
recommended. Follow these recommendations
to guard against damage.
Snow traction device must be of proper size
for the tire, as recommended by the snow
traction device manufacturer...
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement
to pass an inspection of your vehicle's
emissions control system. Failure to pass could
prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an
Inspection
and Maintenance (I/M), this check
verifies the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing...