Step 4
Locate the Center Bow assembly with the pre-installed quick release knuckles on the ends. With the top folded back as
shown in FIG20, locate the bottom rear-most bracket hole (FIG21) and slip the rear bow through the webbing strap loop
located on corner of the top deck (Fig 21A). Place the Quick Release knob into the hole on the rear of the bow mount
bracket (Knob facing out) pull the knob out and down over the bracket until you hear a “click” (FIGs 22 & 23). Repeat
this procedure (including the placement of the bow through the installed webbing strap loop) on the opposite side of the
vehicle completing the installation of the center bow to the door surrounds. Note that the center bow will be attached to
the soft top but the images above show the bow separate from the fabric for illustration purposes).
Step 5
With the over door bows installed in the bow mount brackets, fold the top and header forward so it rests on the wind-
shield (FIG24). Un-clip the sun visors and pull the top down to engage the header clamps on each side of the windshield
and secure the Header to the windshield (FIGs 25, 26 & 27). Once the front header is secured, go to the rear corner of the
Top deck and locate the rear corner straps. Thread the straps down and under the seat belt mount
as shown in FIGs 28 & 29 and thread the strap through the buckle (FIG30). Repeat this on the other side of the vehicle and
while pulling towards the rear of the vehicle, tighten one strap and then the other side strap tightening
up the top deck. Do not tighten completely (FIG31).
IMPORTANT: The top deck MUST be centered on the rear of the vehicle for the windows to fit properly.
When tightening the rear straps notice the location of the rear bar sewn into the pocket on the top deck. It needs to be
centered on the rear roll bar legs. Once the rear straps are secure (but not tightened all the way), go inside the Jeep and
make sure the center bow flap is wrapped round and secured to the center bow. Also double check to make sure the safe
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ty strap shown in Fig 21A is looped around the center bow (FIGs 32 & 33).
FIG 21
FIG 22
FIG 23
Installing the Center Bow to the Door Surrounds
FIG 24
FIG 25
FIG 26
FIG 27
FIG 28
FIG 29
FIG 30
FIG 31
FIG 32
FIG 33
Installing the Top Deck to the Jeep®
