BESTOP 54925-17 Trektop Ultra Soft Top Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
BESTOP

54925-17 Trektop Ultra Soft Top

Product Information

The product is called Trektop Ultra and the part number is
54925. It is a top cover for vehicles, designed to provide
protection from the elements and enhance the appearance of the
vehicle.

The installation of this product requires following specific
instructions provided in the user manual to ensure a proper fit and
avoid any potential safety risks. The product comes with various
components and tools that are necessary for installation.

Installation Tips

  • Read all the instructions thoroughly before starting the
    installation.

  • The fabric may contract and wrinkle when stored in the shipping
    carton, but it will relax and the wrinkles will disappear after a
    few days of installation.

  • Do not rely on this product to protect against injury or death
    in case of an accident.

  • Always wear safety glasses during the installation
    process.

Tools Required

  • Safety Glasses
  • Ratchet Torque Wrench
  • Step Ladder
  • Phillips Screwdriver
  • Flat Blade Screwdriver
  • Super Glue
  • 10mm Socket or 10mm Wrench
  • 8mm Socket or 8mm Wrench
  • 3mm-4mm-5mm Allen Wrenches
  • T8 – T20 -T25 -T30 -T40T50 Torx Drivers

Installation Time

The estimated installation time for this product is
approximately 4 hours.

Skill Level

The installation of this product is rated as moderately
difficult, with a skill level of 3.

Support

If you need any assistance during the installation process, you
can visit https://www.bestop.com and click on
“Need Help?” for further support.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the Trektop Ultra effectively and ensure its longevity,
follow these instructions:

Rear Door Rails Installation (Sections 1 to 3)

  • Refer to pages 7 to 9 of the Installation Guide for detailed
    instructions.

  • Install the Upper Rear Door Rails Part #585.94 and Part #585.95
    on the right and left sides respectively.

  • Install the Lower Rear Door Rails Part #574.46 and Part #574.47
    on the right and left sides respectively.

  • Use the provided M6 x 20mm Flanged Button Head Cap Screws

    517.48 to secure the Upper Rear Door Rails.

  • Attach the Lower Rear Door Rail Grilles #579.00 and #579.01 on
    the right and left sides respectively using the M3.5x 6 Screws

    574.44.

  • Secure the Upper Rear Door Rail Grilles #578.96 using the
    provided M8 x1.25 x20mm Flanged Button Head Cap Screws

    573.09.

Front Door Rails Installation

  • Refer to pages 7 to 9 of the Installation Guide for detailed
    instructions.

  • Install the Front Door Rails Part #574.32 and Part #574.33 on
    the right and left sides respectively.

  • Use the provided M6 U-Clips #537.49 to secure the Front Door
    Rails.

  • Attach the M8 Flat Washers #515.84 to the required
    locations.

Sport Bar Brackets Installation (Sections 4 to 6)

  • Refer to pages 10 to 12 of the Installation Guide for detailed
    instructions.

  • Install the Sport Bar Mounting Brackets Part #590.02 and Part

    590.03 on the right and left sides respectively.

  • Attach the Tailgate Bar Retainers Part #575.39 and Part #575.38
    on the left and right sides respectively.

Lift Assist Assembly Installation (Sections 7 to 9)

  • Refer to pages 13 to 15 of the Installation Guide for detailed
    instructions.

  • Install the Lift Assist Assembly Part #595.18 and Part #595.19
    on the right and left sides respectively.

Following these instructions will ensure a successful
installation and proper usage of the Trektop Ultra.

Installation Instructions Trektop Ultra
Installation Tips
Before you begin installing your new Supertop Ultra, please read all the instructions thoroughly.
For a smooth fit: For easier installation, the top should be installed at a temperature above 72°F. Below this temperature, the fabric may contract an inch or more, making it difficult to fit the vehicle.
It is normal for the fabric to contract and wrinkle when stored in the shipping carton. Within a few days after installation, the fabric will relax and the wrinkles will disappear.

Vehicle Application: Jeep® JLU Wrangler Unlimited 2018 – Current
Part Number 54925

WARNING Do not rely in any way on the components of this product to protect against injury or death in the event of an accident. Never operate the vehicle in excess of manufacturer’s specifications.
Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided when installing this product. Failure to do so may result in a poor fit and could place occupants of the vehicle in a potentially dangerous situation.

Safety glasses should be worn at all times when installing this product.
Tools

WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES
Installation Time

Safety Glasses

Ratchet Torque Wrench

Step Ladder

Phillips Screwdriver

Flat Blade Screwdriver Super Glue

– AND –

10mm Socket

10mm Wrench

– OR –
8mm Socket

8mm Wrench

3mm-4mm-5mm Allen Wrenches

T8 – T20 -T25 -T30 -T40T50 Torx Drivers

4 hours
Skill Level
3 – Moderately Difficult

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Support
We’re here to help! Go to: https://www.bestop.com and click on Need Help?
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Installation Instructions Trektop Ultra

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Parts List
– Required parts for installation

Installation Instructions Trektop Ultra
– Page number in Installation Guide

Sections 1 to 3 Rear Door Rails, Upper and Lower; Front Door Rails

Vehicle Application: Jeep® JLU Wrangler Unlimited 2018 – Current
Part Number 54925
Pages 7 to 9 of Guide

Upper Rear Door Rail Part #585.94 – Right Qty. 1

Upper Rear Door Rail Part #585.95 – Left Qty. 1

Lower Rear Door Rail Part #574.46 – Right Part #574.47 – Left Qty. 1

Sections 1 to 3 Parts Kit #574.62

Parts Kit #574.62

M6 x 20mm Flanged Button Head Cap Screw #517.48 Qty. 4

Lower Rear Door Rail Grille #579.00 – Right Qty. 1

Lower Rear Door Rail Grille #579.01 – Left Qty. 1

M3.5x 6 Screw #574.44 Qty. 20

M8 x1.25×80 Screw #532.23 Qty. 8

Upper Rear Door Rail Grille #578.96 Qty. 2
M8 x1.25 x20mm Flanged Button Head Cap Screw #573.09 Qty. 2

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Front Door Rail Part #574.32 – Right (shown) Part #574.33 – Left Qty. 1 of each
Pages 7 to 9 of Guide
M6 U-Clip #537.49 Qty. 4
M8 Flat Washer #515.84 Qty. 2
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Parts List
– Required parts for installation

Installation Instructions Trektop Ultra
– Page number in Installation Guide

Sections 4 to 6 Sport Bar Brackets, Tailgate Bar Retainers, Lift Assist

Vehicle Application: Jeep® JLU Wrangler Unlimited 2018 – Current
Part Number 54925
Pages 10 to 12 of Guide

Sport Bar Mounting Brackets Part #590.02 – Right Part #590.03 – Left Qty. 1 of each

Tailgate Bar Retainers Part #575.39 – Left Part #575.38 – Right Qty. 1 of each

Sections 7 to 9 #6 Bow, #5 Bow, #5 Bow Pivot Brackets, Side Bow Assemblies

Lift Assist Assembly Part #595.18 – Right Part #595.19 – Left Qty. 1 of each
Pages 13 to 15 of Guide

Side Bow Assemblies Part #595.03 – Left Part #595.02 – Right Qty. 1 of each
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Parts List
– Required parts for installation

Installation Instructions Trektop Ultra
– Page number in Installation Guide

v Sections 10 to 12 Rear Door Rail Covers, #4 Bow, #3 Bow, #2 Bow

Parts Kit #585.93

Vehicle Application: Jeep® JLU Wrangler Unlimited 2018 – Current
Part Number 54925
Pages 16 to 18 of Guide

Rear Door Rail Covers Part #589.48 – Right Part #589.49 – Left (shown) Qty. 1 of each

M6 x 1.0 x 10mm Flanged Allen Screw Part #572.83 Qty. 4

4 Bow Part #583.03 Qty. 1

3 Bow Part #583.01 Qty. 1

2 Bow Part #582.99 Qty. 1

Sections 13 to 25 Bow-Fabric Deck, Foam Seals, Tailgate Bar, Windows

Pages 19 to 31 of Guide

Quarter Windows Left and Right Qty. 1 of each

1 Bow/#5 Bow and Fabric Deck assembly Part #595.50 Qty. 1

Foam Seals Part #573.20 (right) Part #573.21 (left) Qty. 1 of each

Tailgate Bar Part #575.33 Qty. 1

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Rear Window Qty. 1

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Parts List
– Required parts for installation

Installation Instructions Trektop Ultra
– Page number in Installation Guide

All Sections

Small Parts Kit #594.85

Parts Kit #587.70

Vehicle Application: Jeep® JLU Wrangler Unlimited 2018 – Current
Part Number 54925
Multiple Pages

M8 x 1.25 x 28 Button Head Socket Cap Screw/Washer Part #534.24 Qty. 4
M8 x 1.25 x 38 Button Head Socket Cap Screw/Washer Part #532.17 Qty. 2
M6 x1.0 x 30 Flanged Torx Screw Part #533.19 Qty. 4
Screw-Binding Barrel Part #599.01 Qty. 2
Sheet Metal Screw Part #393.79 Qty. 2

M6 Shoulder Screw Part #586.72 Qty. 2

M6 x1.0 x 25 Flanged Torx Screw Part #535.23 Qty. 12

Thick Plastic Bushing Part #570.42 Qty. 2
Thin Plastic Bushing Part #532.78 Qty. 2
M6 Flanged Nut Part #591.47 Qty. 4

M6 x20mm Screw M6 X 1.0 X 20 Flanged Button Head #533.84 Qty 4
Parts Kit #599.02

Lift Assist Tie-Down Strap Part #590.76 Qty. 2
Trektop Ultra Kit Small Parts #599.02

M6 x 1.0 x 10mm Flanged Allen Screw Part #572.83 Qty. 4
Plastic Push Pin Part #533.96 Qty. 2

M5 x0 .8x 22 Flanged Torx Screw Part #579.61 Qty. 6
M5 Flat Washer #565.90 Qty. 6
M5 Nyloc Nut Part #526.76 Qty. 6

Stiffener Clips Part #595.14 – Right Part #595.15 – Left Qty. 1 of each

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Section 1 Assemble Rear Door Rails
Step 1 537.49 585.94 585.95

Hardware

Page 7 Step 2 574.46 574.47 517.48

Step 1
Attach the two (2) U-Clips #537.49 to the Upper Rear Door Rails #585.94 (right) and #585.95 (left) in the positions indicated. Make sure to have the threaded barrel of each U-Clip facing up.

Tools
4mm Allen Wrench

Upper Rear Door Rail Part #585.94 – Right Part #585.95 – Left Qty. 1 of each
Lower Rear Door Rail Part #574.46 – Right Part #574.47 – Left Qty. 1 of each

M6 U-Clip #537.49 Qty. 4

M6 x 20mm Flanged Button Head Cap Screw #517.48 Qty. 4

Step 2
Attach the Upper Rear Door Rail #585.94 (right) to the Lower Rear Door Rail

574.46 (right).

Attach the Upper Rear Door Rail #585.95 (left) to the Lower Rear Door Rail

574.47 (left).

Use two (2) #517.48 Button Head Cap Screws (can be found in Small Parts Kit

574.62) per assembly.

Screws thread up from the bottom into the U-Clips.

Left Side Shown

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Section 2 Attach Grilles to Rear Door Rail Assemblies

Step 1 579.00 579.01 578.96 574.44

Hardware

Lower Rear Door Rail Grille #579.00 – Right Qty. 1

Lower Rear Door Rail Grille #579.01 – Left Qty. 1

Step 1
Attach the Upper Rear Door Rail Grilles #578.96 to each Rear Door Rail Assembly using five (5) #574.44 screws for each grille. These grilles are the same on each side.
Attach the Lower Rear Door Grille #579.00 (right) to the Right Rear Door Rail Assembly, using five (5) #574.44 screws for each grille.
Attach the Lower Door Rail Grille #579.01 (left) to the Left Rear Door Rail Assembly, using five (5) #574.44 screws for each grille.

Upper Rear Door Rail Grille #578.96 Qty. 2

M3.5x 6 Screw #574.44 Qty. 20

Tools

T8 Torx Driver

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Section 3 Attach Door Rail Assemblies
Step 1 532.23 573.09 515.84

Hardware

M8 x1.25×20 Screw #573.09 Qty. 2

M8 x1.25×80 Screw #532.23 Qty. 8

M8 Flat Washer #515.84 Qty. 2

Page 9 Step 2 532.23 574.32 574.33

Front Door Rail

1

Part #574.33 – Left

Part #574.32 – Right

Qty. 1

Step 1
Attach the Rear Door Rail Assemblies to the Jeep. Place each Rear Door Rail Assembly onto the Jeep just behind the rear door.
Align the hole in the lower portion of the Assembly with the threaded hole in the Jeep belt rail, the alignment pin on the bottom of the Assembly with the receiving hole in the top of the belt rail, and the two integral brackets along the top of the Assembly with the through-holes in the Jeep Sport Bar.
Insert two (2) M8x1.25×80 Screws #532.23 up from the bottom of the integral brackets and tighten to 55 in/lb (4.5 ft/lb).
Use one (1) M8x1.25×20 screw #573.09 and one (1) M8 Flat Washer #515.84 on each Assembly to secure the Assembly to the Jeep belt rail.
Note: To prevent over torquing, Use a Screwdriver type Torx driver if a torque wrench is not available.
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Rear Door Rail Assemblies Qty. 2

Tools
Torque Wrench T40 Torx Driver

2
Step 2
Attach the Front Door Rails to the Jeep. 1 Place each Front Door Rail #574.32 (left)
and #574.33 (right) on the Jeep, aligning the rail brackets with the through- holes in the Jeep sport bar.
2 Secure each Front Door Rail to the sport bar using two (2) M8x1.25×80 Socket Cap Screws #532.23. Insert the screws from the bottom and tighten to 55 in/lb (4.5 ft/lb).
Note: To prevent over torquing, Use a Screwdriver type Torx driver if a torque wrench is not available.

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Section 4
Step 1

Remove Trim Panels; Attach Brackets to Sport Bar Downtubes Hardware

Page 10 Step 2 590.02 590.03 534.24

Step 1
Snap off the trim panel on the rear downtube of the Sport Bar on each side.

Sport Bar Mounting Brackets Part #590.02 – Right Part #590.03 – Left Qty. 1 of each

M8 x 1.25 x 28 Button Head Socket Cap Screw/Washer Part #534.24 Qty. 4
Tools
T40 Torx Driver

Step 2
Attach the Sport Bar Mounting Brackets #590.02 (right) and #590.03 (left) to the Sport Bar downtubes as shown, using two (2) #534.24 M8 x1.25 x 28 Button Head Socket Cap Screw/Washers per bracket.
Attach brackets to both left and right side sport bar rear downtubes.

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Section 5 Install Tailgate Bar Retainers
Step 1 575.38 575.39 532.17
Step 1
Attach the Tailgate Bar Retainers #575.38 (right) and #575.39 (left) to the Jeep Belt Rail, using one (1) M8x1.25×38 Button Head Socket Cap Screw #532.17 per retainer. Insert the screws through the retainers, and into threaded holes in the top of the Jeep belt rail, and tighten.

Hardware

Tailgate Bar Retainer Part #575.38 – Right Qty. 1

Tailgate Bar Retainer Part #573.39 – Left Qty. 1

M8 x 1.25 x 35 Button Head Socket Cap Screw #532.17 Qty. 2
Tools
T50 Torx Driver

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Section 6 Attach Lift Assist Assemblies
Step 1 595.18 595.19 590.76

Hardware

Step 2

595.18

595.19

Page 12 533.84 591.47

Locking Lever in down and locked position

Lift Assist Assembly Part #595.19 – Left Part #595.18 – Right (shown) Qty. 1 of each

Step 1
Before attaching the Lift Assist Assemblies #595.18 and #595.19 to the Sport Bar Mounting Brackets, make sure that the yellow Locking Lever is in the down and locked position.
Slide the Lift Assist Tie-Down Straps #590.76 over the hooked tabs at the bottom of each lift assist assembly.

Lift Assist Tie-Down Strap Part #590.76 Qty. 2
M6 Flanged Nut Part #591.47 Qty. 4 M6 x20mm Screw M6 X 1.0 X 20 Flanged Button Head #533.84 Qty 4
Tools
Torque Wrench
10mm Wrench
T25 Torx Driver

Pin Detail
Step 2
Attach the Right Lift Assist Assembly #595.18 to the right side Sport Bar Mounting Bracket #590.02. Secure with the 2ea. 591.47 Flange nuts and the 2ea. 533.84 Flanged Button Head bolts.
NOTE: Be sure the pin in the lift assist goes into the slot in the mounting bracket. (See Detail) Repeat on the left side of vehicle. Leave these fasteners only loosely attached at this time. You will tighten them later in the installation process.

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Section 7 Slide Side Bow Assembly Rollers into Rear Door Rail Channels

Step 1 595.02 595.03

Hardware

Roller Detail

Slide Side Bow Assembly forward

Side Bow Assemblies Part #595.02- Right Part #595.03 – Left (shown) Qty. 1 of each

Left Side Shown
Step 1
Locate the roller on the outside of each Side Bow Assembly #595.02 (right and

595.03 (left). NOTE: tabs for attaching roof bows face to the inside. Insert

the roller into the open end of the channel at the rear on the inside of each Rear Door Rail, and slide the Side Bow Assembly forward until it stops.

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Section 8 Attach Pivot Brackets to Side Bows; Attach Cover Plates to Rear Door Rail Assemblies

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Step 1 586.72 570.42 532.78

Hardware

Step 2 589.48 589.49 572.83

M6 Shoulder Screw Part #586.72 Qty. 2

Thick Plastic Bushing Part #570.42 Qty. 2

Thin Plastic Bushing Part #532.78 Qty. 2

Thin Bushing Thick Bushing
Step 1
Attach the pivot point at the rear of each Side Bow Assembly to the Pivot Bracket on each end of the Lift Assist Bracket.. Secure using one (1) Shoulder Screw #586.72, one Thick Plastic Bushing #570.42, and one Thin Plastic Bushing

532.78 per side. The Thick Plastic Bushing goes to the outside. Left side

shown. Repeat on right side.

Rear Door Rail Cover Plates Part #589.48 – Right Part #589.49 – Left Qty. 1 of each
M6 x 1.0 x 10mm Flanged Allen Screw Part #572.83 Qty. 4
Tools
10mm Wrench
4mm Allen Wrench

Step 2
Attach the Rear Door Rail Cover Plates #589.48 (right) and #589.49 (left) to each Rear Door Rail Assembly using two (2) #572.83 screws for each Cover Plate.
Left side shown.

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Section 9 Attach #4 Bow to Side Bow Assembly; Attach #3 Bow to Side Bow Assembly

Step 1 583.03 535.23

Hardware

Step 2

583.01

Page 15 535.23

Front of Jeep

4 Bow (longer) Part #583.03 Qty. 1

3 Bow (shorter) Part #583.01 Qty. 1

Front of Jeep

Step 1
Attach the #4 Bow #583.03 to the tabs on the Side Bow Assembly (just above the Rear Door Rails), using two (2) M6 x1.0 x 25 Flanged Torx Screw #535.23 per side.
Note that the #4 Bow is attached to the rearfacing side of the tabs.

M6 x1.0 x 25 Flanged Torx Screw Part #535.23 Qty. 8
Tools
T30 Torx Driver

Step 2
Attach the #3 Bow #583.01 to the tabs on the Side Bow Assembly (just above the where the Front Door Rails join the Rear Door Rails), using two (2) M6 x1.0 x 25 Flanged Torx Screw #535.23 per side.
Note that the #3 Bow is located on the forwardfacing side of the tabs.

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Section 9 Attach #2 Bow to Side Bow Assembly; Install Grommets in #6-Bow Flanges

Step 3 582.99 535.23

Hardware

Front of Jeep

2 Bow Part #582.99 Qty. 1

Step 3
Attach the #2 Bow #582.99 to the tabs on the Side Bow Assembly, using two (2) M6 x1.0 x 25 Flanged Torx Screws #535.23 per side.
Note that the #2 Bow attaches to the forwardfacing side of the tabs.

M6 x1.0 x 25 Flanged Torx Screw Part #535.23 Qty. 4
Tools
T30 Torx Driver

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Section 10 Attach Stiffener Hook Clips to the Quarter Window Stiffener Plates

Step 2 526.76 579.61

Hardware

Stiffener Clips Part #595.14 – Right Part #595.15 – Left Qty. 1 of each

M5 x0 .8x 22 Flanged Torx Screw Part #579.61 Qty. 6

Step 2
Attach the Hook #595.14 (right and #595.15 left) to the bottom (ribbed side) of each side stifferner from each side window assembly #595.48 (right and

595.49 left). Use screw 579.61 , Washer 565.90, and Nyloc Nut 526.76 from the

hardware kit.

M5 Flat Washer #565.90 Qty. 6
M5 Nyloc Nut Part #526.76 Qty. 6

NOTE: Make sure you install these parts in the proper orenetation, and all LH and RH components match.

Tools

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Section 11 Release Tabs ; Place #1 Bow & Fabric Deck on Windshield Header

Step 1 592.88

Hardware

Step 2

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Remove these two
screws
Fold tab back

1 Bow / #5 Bow Fabric Deck Part #595.50 Qty. 1

Step 1
On the underside of the #1 Bow-Fabric Deck, remove the two screws on each side that hold down the tabs, and fold each tab back.
Repeat on both sides of the #1 Bow before you place this fabric assembly ontop of the vehicle.
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Tools

T20 Torx Driver

Step 2
Place the #1 Bow/ #5 Bow-Fabric Deck #595.50 on top of the windshield header in position.
Carefully lay the top fabric across the Jeep hood, with the underside facing up.

WARNING: Take care to protect you vehicle form the metal and fabric assembly – DO NOT PLACE DIRECTLY ON PAINTED BODY PANELS –

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Section 11 Attach Side Bow Assemblies to Header
Step 3 595.02 595.03 572.83
Front of Jeep

Hardware

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Side Bow Assembly Part #595.02 – Right Part #595.03 – Left Qty. 1 of each
M6 x 1.0 x 10mm Flanged Allen Screw Part #572.83 Qty. 4

Step 3
Attach the front bracket on each Side Bow Assembly #595.02 (right) and #595.03 (left) to the #1 Bow-Fabric Deck. With the Fabric Deck flipped over the Jeep hood, use two (2) #572.83 M6 x 1.0 x 10 Flanged Button Head Screws on each side to attach the welded bracket to the #1 Bow. NOTE: Very Important: You must push the #1 Bow-Fabric Deck as far REARWARD as possible to allow inserting the screws to attach the Side Bows.
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Tools
4mm Allen Wrench
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Section 12
Step 1

Pull Top Fabric Back Across Top of Jeep; Re-Attach Tabs to Underside of #1 Bow

Tools

Step 2 393.79

T20 Torx Driver

Fold tab back in
place
Replace these two
screws

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Step 1
Pull the Top Fabric back across the top of the Jeep and all the installed Bows
Lift the front of the #1 Bow/Header and fabric to about to either point up to the sky, or fold fully back to the open SUNRIDER position.

Step 2
Re-attach the tabs to the underside of the #1 Bow-Fabric Deck using the two (2) screws on each side that you removed in pervious steps.

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Section 12 Attach Foam Seals; Attach Cable to #6 Bow Plate

Step 3 573.20 573.21

Hardware

Foam Seals Part #573.20 (right) Part #573.21 (left) Qty. 1 of each

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Step 3
With the front portion of the top folded back, locate the two (2) Foam Seals

573.20 and #573.21.

Remove the protective liner from the back side of each Foam Seal and place the Foam Seal in the location shown in the diagram.
Repeat on both sides of the Jeep.

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Section 13 Attach #5 Bow to Lift Assist Assembly Bracket and fabric

Step 1 595.50 533.19

Hardware

Front of Jeep

1 Bow / #5 Bow Fabric Deck Part #595.50 Qty. 1

Step 2 533.96

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Step 1
Attach the #5 Bow #595.50 to the tabs on the Lift Assist Assembly using two (2) M6 x1.0 x 30 Flanged Torx Screw #533.19 per side. (shown without the attached fabric deck)

M6 x1.0 x 30 Flanged Torx Screw Part #533.19 Qty. 4
Plastic Push Pin Part #533.96 Qty. 2
Tools
T30 Torx Driver

Front of Jeep
Step 2
Secure the inboard (toward center of vehicle) Fabric Flap (attached to the underside of the top fabric ) to the rear facing side of the bracket of the #5 Bow, using one (1) plastic push pin #533.96 for each side. Lift Up the fabric for easier attachment. Placing the pin into the pre-punched holes in the Flap may make attachment to the #5 Bow bracket easier.

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Section 13 Attach Cabels with Barrel to #5 Bow Assembly

Step 3 393.79

Hardware

Screw-Binding Barrel Part #599.01 Qty. 2

Step 4 599.01

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Step 3
Locate the outboard (toward exterior of vehicle) Fabric Flap. Wrap the flap under the #5bow, and then attached to front facing pre-drilled hole at the top of #5 Bow, using one (1) Screw #393.79 for each side. Lift Up the fabric for easier attachment. Placing the Screw into the pre-punched holes in the Flap may make attachment to the #5 Bow easier.
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Sheet Metal Screw Part #393.79 Qty. 2
Tools

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Phillips Screwdriver Super Glue

Barrel goes on inside of flange

Step 4

Locate the Cable where it exits the underside of the top near the #5 Bow on each side. To attach the end of each cable to the #5 Bow Plate / Lift Assist bracket; Secure the end of the cable to the hole in the lower corner of the #5 Bow assembly with the #599.01 screw with Binding Barrel. NOTE: The Barrel goes on the inside of the #5 Bow flange, that is connected to the Lift Assiste Mechanism, and will protude to the outside. Apply a small drop of SuperGlue as a thread-locker. Next, loop the eyelet on the end of the cable over the Barrell on the outside of the #5 Bow flange, getting captured underneath the screw head, as you screw it into the Barrel.

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Section 14
Step 1

Fold Top Rearward to Down-Stack, to tighten bolts on Lift-Assist Step 2

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Step 1 Fold the top to the rear, and rest the top down in the body tub.
NOTE: You need to release the Lift Assist lock mechanism. To Unlock: Lift the yellow levers up, and then reach and pull the #5 Bow back and Down-stack the top assembly.

Step 2
Roll the Soft top assembly down on the Guide-Tracks down to rest the rear of the cargo area.
Downstack the Soft top deck. 1 Open the Cockpit Sunrider; 2 Unlock the Lift- Assist Mechanism; 3 Roll Down the assembly to the
Down-Stack position, so you can tighten the nuts in the next step.

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Section 14
Step 3

Fold Top Rearward to Down-Stack, to tighten bolts on Lift-Assist Tools

Torque Wrench

WARNING: Tighten the M6 Flanged Nuts #591.47 to 7ft-lbs.
– DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN –

Step 3
Now you can tighten the three (3) nuts that secure each Lift Assist mechanism to the sport bar.
Use of a torque wrench to tighten the nuts to 7 ft-lbs is recommended. Due to limited access space, multiple tools may be required, but do not exceed 7 ft- lb torque.
WARNING: Tighten the M6 Flanged Nuts #591.47 to 7ft-lbs. – DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN –

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Section 15
Step 1

Fold Top Forward, Close and Latch Sunrider

Step 1
Fold the top forward to close it.

Step 2
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Step 2
Fold the Sunrider closed and
secure both latches to the vehicle’s windshield header.
1 Pivot the latch handle down; 2 Engage the hook; 3 Pivot the latch handle back up.

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Section 16
Step 1

Wrap #4, #3, and #2 Bows; Install Quarter Windows

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Step 1
Locate the fabric flap sewn to the inside of the fabric top, just above the #4 Bow. Wrap these flaps around the #4 Bows so that the Hook side of one flap attaches to the Loop side of the other flap.
Repeat this step, wrapping #4 Bow, #3 Bow and #2 Bow in this way.

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Section 17
Step 1

Attach Quarter Window via Panel Stiffeners Hooks and straps Hardware

Step 2

Quarter Windows Left and Right Qty. 1 of each

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Step 1 Locate the Hook on the inside of the rear top corner of the left Quarter Window Stiffener.
Place the hook on the Quarter Window onto the #5 Bow. Stay to the outboard side of the spacer block.
Repeat this step on the right side Quarter Window.

Step 2
Secure the Quarter Panel Stiffeners to the Tailgate Retainers.
Locate the strap attached to the inside
of each Stiffener. Snap the loose end of this strap to the snap located on the inside of each Tailgate Retainer.

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Section 17
Step 3

Secure Quarter Window Front and Partial Bottom Retainer

Step 4

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Step 3
Locate the sewn-in plastic strip along the front edge of the left Quarter Window.
Tuck this plastic strip into the vertical channel along the outside face of the left Rear Door Rail.
Repeat on the right side of the Jeep.

Step 4
Tuck just the first couple of inches of the plastic strip – along the bottom edge of the left Quarter Window – under the Jeep belt rail, by rolling it up underneath the belt rail.
Repeat on the right Quarter Window.

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Section 17
Step 5

Secure Rear Corner Tabs; Secure Quarter Window Sides

Step 6

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Step 5
Tuck the plastic tab at the bottom rear corner of each Quarter Window under the Jeep belt rail.
Roll the tab on each side up under-
neath the Jeep belt rail.

Step 6
Secure the bottom edge of each Quarter Window.
Tuck the plastic flap along the bottom
edge of each window under the Jeep belt rail along the entire length of the flap, from front to back.

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Section 18
Step 1

Slide Rear Window onto Receiver Rail; Attach Tailgate Bar to Rear Window

Hardware

Step 2

575.33

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Rear Window

Front of Jeep

Tailgate Bar Part #575.33 Qty. 1

Slide the “C” channel over the Plastic “P” extrusion that is sewn into the bottom of the rear window.

Step 1
Lift up the rear corners of the Top Fabric to expose the Rear Window attachment tube.
Slide the hollow tip of the sewn-in plastic tube at the top right corner of the Rear Window over the left-side tapered tip of the rail sewn onto the bottom edge of the top fabric, and slide the Rear Window to the right until it meets the right side Quarter Panel Stiffener.

Step 2
Attach the Tailgate Bar #575.33 to the Rear Window.
Slide the Tailgate Bar “C” channel onto the Plastic “P” component that is sewn into the bottom of the
window.

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Section 18 Snap Tailgate Bar to Retainers; Secure Rear Window Step 3
Step 4

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Step 5 Tuck the plastic tab at the bottom right corner of the Rear Window under the Jeep belt rail, by rolling it up underneath the belt rail. Repeat for the left side.

Step 3
Snap the front edge of the Tailgate Bar into the channel on each Tailgate Bar Retainer. (Shown without corner window assembly for clarity)
Repeat for both sides of the tailgate.

Step 4
Locate the plastic channel along the rear inside edge of each Quarter Window.
Roll the sewn-in plastic tab on the outside edge of the Rear Window into the open side of the channel, starting either at the top and working down, or at the bottom and working up.
Left side shown above.

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Section 19
Step 1

Snug Top Corners with Hook-& Loop Strips; Enjoy the open Sunrider

Step 2

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Step 1
Locate the Hook & Loop strips at the underside of each rear corner and along the rear quarter window overlap of the top fabric.
Snug the rear corners of the top by attaching the Hook & Loop strips on the underside of the top fabric to the strips along the top edges of the Quarter Window and corners.

Step 2
Once the full installation is complete, release the header latches and put the top into the Sunrider mode, to allow the top to stretch and normalize for a while before removing windows or folding the top down.

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