Hardtop Depot INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Hardtop Type: 1-Piece Removable Hardtop
Truck Model: Jeep CJ7 (1976-1986) | Jeep CJ8 (1981-1986) | Jeep Wrangler YJ (1986-1995)

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.

Instructions:

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

1. Remove soft top moldings around tub.

2. Remove soft top moldings around tub.

3. Remove soft top moldings around tub.

4. Remove soft top moldings from 1/2 door.

5. Remove soft top moldings from corner.

6. Remove soft top moldings from corner.

7. Remove soft top moldings from tub.

8. Remove soft top moldings from tub.

9. Remove soft top rear attach bracket.

10. Remove soft top rear attach bracket.

11. Attach tape measure to window frame.

12. It should touch at 75 1/8″ both sides.

13. Using 2 people install the hardtop.

14. Adjust it onto the body.

15. Install the 4 bolts into the rear section.

16. Use a washer under the bolt head.

17. Use your soft top nuts and start bolts.

18. Attach catches under visor bolts.

19. Install the half doors.

20. Install the half doors.

21. Make sure door seals evenly around.

22. You may have to loosen & adjust top.

23. Windshield to door should be even.

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