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I
NSTALLING
T
HE
H
ARD
T
OP
If the door frames are installed from soft top
usage, they must be removed prior to
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 across the
back. Then follow the removal steps in reverse
order.
NOTE:
Inspect the hard top seals for damage and
replace if necessary.
Install the hard top using the same steps for
removal in reverse order.
When reinstalling the interior soft trim panel:
Be sure the panel is centered so that
there is an even gap on both sides.
Apply pressure over the hook-and-loop
fasteners to ensure they are properly
secured.
The Torx head fasteners that attach the hard
top to the body should be torqued to 155 in-lb
+/- 22 in-lb (17.5 N·m +/- 2.5 N·m) using the
provided #T50 Torx head driver and ratchet.
DOOR FRAME — IF EQUIPPED WITH A
SOFT TOP
Do not move your vehicle until the top has
been either fully attached to the windshield
frame and bodyside, or fully removed.
The removal of the hard top requires
four adults located on each corner.
Failure to follow this caution could damage
the hard top.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners. Damage to
the retainers will occur.
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads
with the door frame(s) removed as you will
lose the protection that they can provide.
This procedure is furnished for use during
off-road operation only.
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads
with the doors removed as you will lose the
protection that they can provide. This
procedure is furnished for use during
off-road operation only.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause
interior water damage, stains or mildew:
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
removable door frame(s) may damage the
seals, causing water to leak into the
vehicle's interior.
The door frame(s) must be positioned prop
-
erly to ensure sealing. Improper installation
can cause water to leak into the vehicle's
interior.
WARNING!
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