Rugged Ridge PowerTop Kit, 07-14 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JK), Black User Manual
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Remove the rubber seal from the body tub above the
rear door striker bar.
Hard top owners only - Remove
nut plates used to secure the hard top, then skip to
SECTION B.
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Soft top owners - Refer to owners manual for
instructions on lowering factory top. Once open,
unscrew the shoulder bolts fastening it to the vehicles
roll bars. Remove the canvas from assembly.
Hard top owners - Refer to owners manual for
instructions on removing factory hard top. Skip to
STEP 3 once hard top is removed.
Hardtop owners will need to purchase
a factory header, tailgate bar and tailgate bar retainers
L&R.
These factory parts are required.
Header - 68003646AA
Tailgate Bar - 55395757AC
Tailgate Bar Retainer Right- 55395760AB
Tailgate Bar Retainer Left- 55395761AB
We recommend that you save all parts
and hardware if you ever choose to re-install the
factory top.
Remove the front
and rear door surrounds from each
side of the vehicle.
Section A
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SECTION - A - Preparing for Installation - Removal of Factory Soft/Hard Top
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Section Description- This section will show you how to remove the factory soft/hard top in
preparation for installing the Power Top.
Tool Needed -
Phillips head screw driver
Torx bit socket wrench (T30)
Hardware Kit - No hardware needed
Carefully read and understand all instructions before proceeding.