Hardtop Depot INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Hardtop Type: 1-Piece Removable Hardtop | 1-Piece Removable Slant Hardtop
Truck Model: Jeep Wrangler JK 2-Door (2007-Present) | Jeep Wrangler JK 4-Door (2007-Present)

General Safety Information:

Instructions – Safety

Your hardtop will come with all the necessary parts to complete your installation. To safely lift and install this hardtop, you will need the assistance of at least one other person. The following instructions are examples of the installation. Please follow the instructions that are included with your hardtop.

REMEMBER: It is the owner’s responsibility to insure proper installation and perform monthly maintenance checks of fasteners. Doing so will assure safe operation and long life of your upper hard doors.

Instructions – Warning

WARNING: The top on this vehicle is designed only for additional protection against the elements. Do not rely on the top to contain occupants within the vehicle or to protect against intrusion of foreign objects, nor injury during an accident. Make sure all brackets and screws are tight. Periodically check for tightness and retighten when necessary. Wear seat belts at all times.

Parts Provided:

  • 6 each – Bolt 5/16 x 18 x 1 1/4
  • 6 each – Nut 5/16 x 18
  • 6 each – Washer 5/16
  • 2 each – Front Windshield Clips

Tools/Materials Required:

  • #2 Phillips screwdriver
  • 11 mm wrench
  • M6 Allen wrench
  • 1 tube of silicone sealant

Instructions:

Follow the instructions and perform the steps in the sequence given. Shortcuts to the directions may result in an unsatisfactory installation.

1. Remove side windows. (Left & right)

2. Disengage front clips and remove 2 screws holding the retainer loop. Remove loop. Both sides.

3. Disengage soft top in rear corner. (Left & right)

4. Disengage soft top rear bar from retainers. (Left & right)

5. Remove retainers. (Left & right)

6. Disengage soft top from the top rail retainers. (Left & right)

7. Unscrew the 2 soft top brace attach points. (Left & right)

8. Disengage soft top rail retainers. (Left & right)

9. Remove rails. (Left & right)

10. Remove soft top from vehicle.

11. Do Not Remover Front End Seals.

12. Do Not Remover Rear End Seals.

13. Using at least 2 people, place hardtop on the Jeep.

14. It should look like this in the front.

15. Install the side rail bolts using the supplied washers and nuts. Do not tighten.

16a. Remove the factory hold down.

16b. Install new hold down.

17. Tighten the rail bolts down and engage the front clips. Make sure the doors open and close freely. It may be necessary to adjust the top forwards or backwards.

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