2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

Removable Top, Soft

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION


FOUR DOOR SHOWN, TWO DOOR SIMILAR

1 - SPORT BAR ASSEMBLY

2 - PIVOT BRACKET BOLTS

3 - PIVOT BRACKETS

4 - PIVOT KNUCKLE BOLTS 14 N·m (10.5 ft. lbs.)

5 - FOUR DOOR SOFT TOP

6 - DOOR RAIL THUMB SCREW

7 - DOOR RAIL RETAINER

8 - DOOR RAIL THUMB SCREW

9 - REAR DOOR RAIL THUMB SCREW

10 - REAR DOOR RAIL RETAINER



Soft Top

Wrangler’s Soft Top features the same construction as before and attaches and installs similar to the 2006 models. A storage bag for the plastic windows is available through MOPAR® for added convenience.


Sun Rider Soft Top

The Sun Rider Soft Top features the same construction as before and attaches and installs similar to the 2006 models. For added convenience, MOPAR® offers a storage bag for the removable plastic windows. The Sun Rider Top can be half or fully open. Wrangler Unlimited’s soft-top opening extends above the rear seat occupants. The approximate dimensions of the open space for the Sun Rider Tops are as follows:

REMOVAL

REMOVAL


Two Door


  1. Separate the quarter windows hook and loop strips from the soft top and unzip the quarter windows.

  2.  
  3. Separate the quarter window sides (2) from the side rail retainers (1) and the door frame and remove the quarter window.


  4.  
  5. Unzip the rear window (2) and release window retainer from the rear tailgate retainer (3).


  6.  
  7. Release the front latches (1) from the windshield frame loops (2).


  8.  
  9. Release the soft top retainers (2) from the upper side and lower rear rail retainers (1).


  10.  
  11. Fold the top into the down position.

  12.  
  13. Remove the pivot bracket bolts (3) from the pivot knuckles (1).


  14.  
  15. separate the knuckles (2) from the pivot brackets.

  16.  
  17. Remove the soft top (1) from the vehicle.

  18.  

Four Door


  1. Separate the quarter windows hook and loop strips from the soft top and unzip the quarter windows.

  2.  
  3. Separate the quarter window sides (2) from the side rail retainers (1) and the door frame and remove the quarter window.

  4.  
  5. Unzip the rear window and release window retainer (2) from the rear tailgate retainer (1).


  6.  
  7. Unzip the rear window (2) and release window retainer from the rear tailgate retainer (3).


  8.  
  9. Release the front latches (1) from the windshield frame loops (2).


  10.  
  11. Release the soft top retainers (2) from the upper side and lower rear rail retainers (1).


  12.  
  13. Fold the top into the down position.

  14.  
  15. Remove the pivot bracket bolts (1) from the pivot knuckles (3) and separate the knuckles from the pivot bracket (2).

    FOUR DOOR SHOWN, TWO DOOR SIMILAR

    1 - SPORT BAR ASSEMBLY

    2 - PIVOT BRACKET BOLTS

    3 - PIVOT BRACKETS

    4 - PIVOT KNUCKLE BOLTS 14 N·m (10.5 ft. lbs.)

    5 - FOUR DOOR SOFT TOP

    6 - DOOR RAIL THUMB SCREW

    7 - DOOR RAIL RETAINER

    8 - DOOR RAIL THUMB SCREW

    9 - REAR DOOR RAIL THUMB SCREW

    10 - REAR DOOR RAIL RETAINER



  16.  
  17. Remove the soft top (5) from the vehicle.

  18.  

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION


Two Door


  1. Position the soft top (1) onto the vehicle with the knuckles (2) positioned to attach to the knuckle brackets.


  2.  
  3. Position the knuckles (1) onto the knuckle bracket (2) and install the bolts (3).


  4.  
  5. Fold the top up and secure the latches (1) to the windshield frame loops (2).


  6.  
  7. Secure the soft top retainers (2) for the upper side and lower rear rails (1).


  8.  
  9. Zip the rear window (2) onto the soft top (1) and secure to the rail retainer (3).


  10.  
  11. Zip the quarter windows onto the soft top and secure the window retainers (2) to the lower rails (1) and the door frames.

  12.  
  13. Secure the quarter window hook and loop strips to the soft top.

  14.  

Four Door


FOUR DOOR SHOWN, TWO DOOR SIMILAR

1 - SPORT BAR ASSEMBLY

2 - PIVOT BRACKET BOLTS

3 - PIVOT BRACKETS

4 - PIVOT KNUCKLE BOLTS 14 N·m (10.5 ft. lbs.)

5 - FOUR DOOR SOFT TOP

6 - DOOR RAIL THUMB SCREW

7 - DOOR RAIL RETAINER

8 - DOOR RAIL THUMB SCREW

9 - REAR DOOR RAIL THUMB SCREW

10 - REAR DOOR RAIL RETAINER


  1. Install the soft top (5) onto the vehicle.


  2.  
  3. Position the knuckles (3) onto the knuckle bracket (2) and install the bolts (1).


  4.  
  5. Unfold the top up and secure the latches (1) to the windshield frame loops (2).


  6.  
  7. Secure the soft top retainers (2) for the upper side and lower rear rails (1).


  8.  
  9. Zip the rear window (2) onto the soft top (1) and secure to the rail retainer (3).


  10.  
  11. Zip the quarter windows onto the soft top and secure the window retainers (2) to the lower rails (1) and the door frames.

  12.  
  13. Secure the quarter window hook and loop strips to the soft top.

  14.