How to Take the Top Off of a Jeep
If you own a Jeep Wrangler with a soft top, you can lower the roof into the rear of the vehicle to enjoy a convertible experience. You will need to remove the windows and panels before lifting the top off the vehicle, and you can reverse these directions to raise the soft top back in place.
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Instructions
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Remove the sun visors and header latches. You will need to unclip the sun visors from the passenger and driver's side, and then release the header latches from the windshield frame.
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Begin removing the back window. Pull the first 3 inches of the sail panel on both sides, then partially unzip the rear window on the passenger's side.
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Release the tailgate bar. Unhook and lift the tailgate bar, then unzip the window completely. Store the window in a safe place.
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Begin removing the quarter windows. Release the velcro straps around the window, and unzip from the lower corner. Release the door rail and body side retainer before removing the windows completely. Store the windows in a safe place.
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Remove the sail panels and drip rail retainers. Gently push down on the sail panels at the rear corners of the vehicle; unclip them and place them on top.
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Lift the top back. Remove the drip rail retainers from the door rails, then slide the plastic sleeve back over the sunrider. Press down the latches to release the roof.
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Tuck the roof down into the vehicle. Slowly pull back the roof material so that it folds back like an accordion or V-shape. Make sure each section lies flat as you push it down into the rear of the vehicle.
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Tuck in the straps. Tuck in the straps and secure them in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Store the windows in a clean, dry place inside the car for easy access when you want to replace the roof
Don't take the roof off the Jeep during inclement weather; the entire process of restoring the roof can take up to 15 minutes
