How Can You Remove A Jeep Wrangler Hardtop

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Some Jeep Wrangler JK models (2007 and newer) come equipped with a Carte blanche Top. This hardtop is owner-removable. Although Emigration takes some discipline, it isn't further wick once you bias the hang of it. The panels (principally the rear one) are completely massive; assemble persuaded you retain someone to aid you remove the top before induction. Whether your Wrangler has an aftermarket top, the Emigration procedure may be fairly contrasting; but, the procedure is the duplicate for all factory-installed hardtops.


Instructions


1. Turn off the engine, place the parking brake for safety and collect the tools required to remove the hardtop. Step back into the Jeep. Remove the six Torx screws along the interior portion of the hard top (around the perimeter).7.



3. Twist the two knobs on the speaker bar to unscrew them from the meeting. Allot them aside. Govern the hook that's mounted between the interior headliner and the windscreen.


4. Process away of the Jeep and lift the Chauffeur's side lot of the top off carefully. Retain an assistant help you, if necessary. Repeat the procedure for the passenger's side portion of the top (driver's side must be removed first).


5. Open the front doors. Remove the two Torx screws (two on each side) from the upper-corner of the door cutaway panels (right above the door opening).


6. Scrutinize the hardtop to fathom its setup; there are three panels to the top: two toward the front of the Jeep (Chauffeur and passenger side) and one on the rear.2. Lower the Chauffeur's side sun visor; unhook it from the clip and deed it to the left. Turn the two L-shaped latches above the rear-view mirror, and then turn the L-shaped bolt above the Chauffeur's side seatbelt mount.


Step outside the Jeep and open the rear swing gate. Lift the rear glass panel all the way up. Unhook the rear window washer fluid hose; tighten the cap to prevent it from spilling. Unplug the wiring harness from the driver's side of the rear storage compartment (it's attached to the hardtop).


8. Lift the rear piece of the hardtop off with the help of an assistant (one person per side). Keep the panels in a safe place until you decide to reinstall them.