Bestop 53819 Installation Instructions Manual Download

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION TIME

SKILL LEVEL

1 1/2 Hour

2 - Moderately Easy

TOOLS

Halftop

Vehicle Application:

1/8" Bit

• Jeep Wrangler TJ with Factory Hard Top

1997 – 2002
Part Number: 53819

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In order to prevent sagging, pooling and leakage, remove snow and water from the rear
portion of the Halftop, when applicable.

US Patent D474,145

Summary of Contents for 53819

Page 1: ...Wrangler TJ with Factory Hard Top 1997 2002 Part Number 53819 www Bestop com We re here to help Visit our web site and click on Ask a Question Click here for more Jeep Accessories by Bestop In order t...

Page 2: ...1 2 Pan Head Washer Screw Part Number 200 48 Qty 8 Tailgate Retainer Mount Left Qty 1 Part Number 311 85 Tailgate Retainer Mount Right Qty 1 Part Number 311 86 Tailgate Bar Qty 1 Part Number 288 75 Do...

Page 3: ...arpet remove the carpet and drill the necessary holes then add smaller slits in the carpet to access the holes for attachment If the vehicle is equipped with a factory console it will be necessary to...

Page 4: ...over it This will hold the header securely in position Windshield Frame Windshield Header Latch Close lever over top of hook Catch hook in slot Knob Detail of Knobs Door Surround Bracket Front or Rear...

Page 5: ...te Retainer Mounts Place the mounts flush with the edge of the tailgate opening Install the Tailgate Retainer Mounts with two 8 x 1 2 Pan Head Washer Screws for each mount If your vehicle does not hav...

Page 6: ...c strip sewn to the bottom of the mesh divider inside the vehicle Roll the plastic into the Z Channel Mesh Divider Z Channel Roll Plastic Strip into Z Channel Open the Windshield Header and stand insi...

Page 7: ...patient during the installation it fits tight Install Tailgate Retainer NOTE Install Side Retainers Locate the plastic strip sewn to the Halftop along each side of the vehicle Start at one end on eac...

Page 8: ...Sport Bar Sport Bar Fasten Hook and Loop Strips Install Rear Corners Roll the plastic strips sewn into the rear corners of the Halftop into the Corner Retainers Slide the corner plastic strip toward t...

Page 9: ...eb strap Secure Windshield Header Latches Tighten Strap Secure Windshield Retainer Secure Sides of Front Deck Roll the plastic strip above the door opening into the retainer Roll Plastic Strip into re...

Page 10: ...the hook and loop above the doors As you fold the Windshield Header Assembly back on top of the deck pull the loose fabric up and back at the midpoint between the header and Center Bow allowing the fa...

Page 11: ...stop Product Your Bestop product is made of the finest materials available To keep it looking new and for the maximum possible wear it will need periodic cleaning and maintenance Fabric The fabric sho...