How to Take a Jeep JK Soft Top Down

The Jeep JK Wrangler is different from the conventional Jeep because it is the only Jeep SUV. Its unique four doors can make it more challenging to remove the soft top, but you can take the top down without any special tools and equipment. The soft top removal process typically takes between 10 to 20 minutes. You can stow the doors and windows right on the Jeep for easy retrieval.

Instructions

1. Disassemble the rear window. Unhook the Velcro patches around the rear windows, beginning with the corners and then the roof of the soft top.

2. Remove the rear side windows. Unzip the rear side windows and dislodge them from the retaining channel on the body of the vehicle. Stow them in the Jeep in a clean, dry area.

3. Unzip the rear window. Start from the passenger side to unzip the rear window from the bottom left corner.

4. Remove the rear window. Pull the rear window gently upward from the base bar and detach it from the retainer channels. Place the rear window inside the Jeep in a clean, dry area.

5. Remove the sun visors. Flip the sun visors down and unclip each visor to remove it.

6. Unlatch the soft top from the windshield frame. Unhook the latches located under the sun visors to release the soft top from the windshield.

7. Detach the soft top from the roof. Pull the soft top away from the retaining channels around the doors to release it from the passenger side. Repeat on the driver's side.

8. Release the Sunrider bow. Unhook the Sunrider bow from the retainer clips by releasing the latch tucked directly under the soft top. You will find one on the passenger's side and one on the driver's side.

9. Lift the soft top. Lift up the roof with both hands and begin folding it back on top of itself. Fold it all the way back, accordion-style, until you reach the back of the Jeep.

10. Release the Sunrider Soft Top bow. Press down on the latch which is now visible near the front of the vehicle. Pressing down on the latch will release the bow so that the roof can be completely dismantled.

11. Fold the sail panels. Press down firmly on the panels located on the two back corners of the vehicle, and fold them up on top of the folded soft top.

12. Push the roof all the way into the Jeep. Continue folding the rest of the soft top fabric and sail panels back into the trunk of the Jeep and press down firmly to flatten it.

13. Cover the roof with the storage boot. Place the storage boot over the collapsed roof to protect it from the elements.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't force any parts of the frame or fabric; doing so can rip or tear your soft top

Resources

• Jeep JK Forum
• Jeep JK Features