2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

FRAME, Windshield

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

  1. Remove the hard top, if equipped.

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  2. If equipped, release the soft top latches (1) and fold the soft top back.

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  3. Remove the bolts (2) attaching the sport bar (3) to the windshield frame (1).

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  4. Remove the bolts (4) and remove the reinforcement brackets (1).

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  5. Remove the cowl top panel, (Refer to 23 - Body/Exterior/COVER, Cowl Panel - Removal) .

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  6. Remove the hinge bolts (2) and remove the windshield frame (1).

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

  1. Install the windshield frame (1) onto the body and install the hinge (3) to body bolts (2).

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  2. Tighten the hinge bolts (2) to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.).

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  3. Fold the windshield down onto the hood and make sure that the hood to cowl weather seal is secured in place fully.

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  4. Rotate the windshield frame rearward until the header contacts the sports bar.

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  5. Install the sport bar bolts (2) and hand tighten.

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  6. Tighten the outboard upward bolt followed by the remaining bolts to 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.).

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  7. Install the reinforcement brackets (1) and install the bolts (4) hand tight.

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  8. Tighten the reinforcement bracket bolts to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown.

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  9. Install the cowl top panel, (Refer to 23 - Body/Exterior/COVER, Cowl Panel - Installation)

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  10. Install the hard top, if equipped.

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  11. On vehicles with the soft top, close the top and secure the latches (1) to the windshield frame loops (2).

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