Rugged Ridge XHD Soft Top, Dark Tan, Clear Windows, 97-06 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) - Manual (Page 3)

Due to recent header assembly modifications by
Daimler Chrysler, the plastic strips on the windshield
header may have 8 screw locations instead of 14.
Both attachment number of screws will securely
fasten the header and perform as intended.
Step (6) : Collapse the bow assembly down onto the
tailgate. With the bow assembly laying on
the tailgate, remove the screws that fasten
to the corners of the header. Set screws
aside for use later. They are reused for the
installation of the new top.
Step (7) : Flip the top fabric back over into the rear of
the vehicle (so that the fabric lays backing
side up) to expose the plastic strip along
the edge of the fabric. Remove the eight or
fourteen screws the secure the fabric to
the header, setting the screws aside for
use in the installing the new top. Then
remove the old top fabric from the vehicle.
Installing the New Top.
Step (1) : If you have a 1997 vehicle with a slip-on
plastic extrusion on the door surround, it
must be removed. Pull down on the
extrusion to work it loose.
Step (2) : In order to install the top fabric, make sure
that the center and rear bows are in the
folded down position on the rear of the
vehicle.
Lay the top fabric, backing side up in the
rear of the vehicle with the plastic strip
facing up and aligned with the front edge
of the header. Locate the round hole that
marks the center of the plastic strip (all
other holes are slotted). Install a screw in
the round hole to secure the fabric to the
header as well as to center the top. Then
proceed to install screws in the remaining
seven or thirteen holes along the front of
the header.
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