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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 71
Rear Hard Top Installation
NOTE:
If the door frames are installed from soft top
usa
ge, they must be removed prior to installa-
tion of the hard top. Refer to “Door Frame” in
t
hi
s section for removal procedures.
1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and
re
place if necessary.
2. Install the hard top using the same steps for
re
moval in reverse order.
NOTE:
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.
3. Make sure that the hard top is sitting flush
wi
th the body at the sides and across the
back.
NOTE:
The Torx fasteners that attach the hard top to
the
body should be torqued to 155 in-lb +/-
22 i
n-lb (17.5 N·m +/- 2.5 N·m) using the
pro
vided #T50 Torx head driver and ratchet.
DOOR FRAME
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
properly to ensure sealing. Improper instal-
lation can cause water to leak into the
veh
icle's interior.
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