RUGGED RIDGE 13308.04 Jeep TJ Wrangler XHD Bowless Top Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- RUGGED RIDGE
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RUGGED RIDGE 13308.04 Jeep TJ Wrangler XHD Bowless Top
Product Information
- Product Name: XHD Bowless Top
- Model: IS-13750.37
Contents:
- XHD Bowless Top
- Rear Roll Bar Cross Bar
- Left Side Window
- Right Side Window
Caution: This product is designed to enhance the appearance of the vehicle and shield the occupants from ordinary weather conditions. It is not intended to contain occupants within the vehicle or protect against injury or death in the event of an accident. The top does not provide protection from falling objects. It is important to always wear seat belts while using this product. Do not exceed the manufacturer’s specifications for vehicle operation.
Note: An aftermarket (no drill) windshield header (Rugged Ridge p/n: 13308.04) needs to be purchased separately before installing the top.
Before installation, confirm the contents of the XHD Bowless top and read the installation instructions carefully. Failure to do so may result in a poor fitting top and could place occupants in a potentially dangerous situation. The bowless top is designed to use factory plastic door surrounds. The XHD Bowless top cannot be installed if these parts are missing. After installation, re-read the instructions to ensure proper installation before driving.
Please note: The XHD Bowless top should be installed at a temperature above 72°F. Below this temperature, the fabric may contract, making it difficult to fit to the vehicle.
Product Usage Instructions
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Step 1: With the top on the ground, slide the surround foam supports into the retaining pockets.
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Step 2: Install the new header to the windshield frame according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Use Rugged Ridge part number (13308.04).
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Step 3: With the help of a second person, place the XHD bowless top (without side windows installed) over the roll bar. Ensure that the cross bar is resting on the rear roll bar.
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Step 4: Slide the top forward and position the foam supports on top of the plastic door surround.
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Step 5: Pull and lock the plastic side retainers into the door surround. Pull out the front side rain flaps over the surrounds.
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Step 6: Pull the top forward and lock the front plastic retainer into the windshield header. Ensure that the retainer is held in the full length of the header.
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Step 7: Slide the center strap between the roll bar and sound bar. Pull it through the windshield footman loop.
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Step 8: Slide the strap through the buckle and pull it tight.
Slide the second plastic strap loop forward and insert the extra strap through the loop. -
Step 9: Pull the rear of the top into place over the roll bar.
The rear cross bar should rest at the start of the roll bar turn down. Ensure that the top is centered to the cross bar and the roll bar. -
Step 10: Attach the side window zipper to the bowless top. Pull the zipper 1/3 back. Do not pull all the way back at this time.
Repeat for the other side. -
Step 11: Attach the rear side window zipper to the bowless top rear window. Pull the zipper down about 3 inches. Do not pull all the way down at this time. Repeat for the other side.
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Step 12: Fish the rear buckle strap behind the side window and rear window zipper. The strap should run parallel to the roll bar.
Repeat for the other side. -
Step 13: Pull the buckle strap down to the body tub. Hook the strap to the inside of the tub and pull it tight. Secure Velcro straps and repeat on the other side.
Jeep® TJ Wrangler XHD Bowless Top (With Factory Door Surrounds)
Contents
- XHD Bowless Top
- Rear Roll Bar Cross Bar
- Left Side Window
- Right Side Window
INSTRUCTION
Caution – This product is designed to enhance the appearance of the vehicle and to shield the occupants from ordinary weather conditions, DO NOT rely on product to contain occupants within the vehicle, or to protect against injury or death in the event of an accident. This top will not protect the occupants from falling objects. Never operate vehicle in excess of manufacture’s specification. SEAT BELTS ARE TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
Note: An aftermarket (no drill) windshield header will need to be
purchased before top can be installed (Rugged Ridge p/n: 13308.04).
Before installing XHD Bowless top confirm contents and read installation
instructions.
Failure to do so may result in a poor fitting top and could place occupants in
a potentially dangerous situation. The bowless top is designed to use factory
plastic door surrounds.
The XHD Bowless top (p/n: ) must have factory door surrounds and cannot be
installed if these
parts are missing. After installation reread instructions to confirm that the
XHD Bowless top has been installed properly before driving.
PLEASE NOTE: XHD Bowless top should be installed at a temperature above 72F. Below this temperature, the fabric may contract an inch or more, making it very hard to fit to the vehicle.
(Step 1) – With top on the ground make sure surround foam supports are slid into retaining pockets.
(Step 2) – Install new header to windshield frame. Follow manufactures installation instructions for header. Rugged Ridge part number (13308.04).
(Step 3) – With the help of a second person place XHD bowless top (without side windows installed) over roll bar. Make sure cross bar is resting on rear roll bar.
(Step 4) – Slide top forward and position foam supports on top of plastic door surround.
(Step 5) – Pull and lock plastic side retainers into door surround. Front side rain flaps should be pulled out over surrounds.
(Step 6) – Pull top forward and lock front plastic retainer into windshield header. Make sure retainer is held in the full length of header.
(Step 7) – Slide center strap between roll bar and sound bar. Pull through windshield footman loop.
(Step 8) – Slide strap through buckle and pull tight. Slide second plastic strap loop forward and insert extra strap through loop.
(Step 9) – Pull rear of top into place over roll bar. Rear cross bar should rest at the start of the roll bar turn down. Top should be centered to cross bar and the roll bar.
(Step 10) – Attach side window zipper to bowless top. Pull zipper 1/3 back. DO NOT pull all the way back at this time. Repeat for other side. .
(Step 11) – Attach rear side window zipper to bowless top rear window. Pull zipper down about 3 inches. DO NOT pull all the way down at this time. Repeat for other side.
(Step 12) – Fish rear buckle strap behind side window and rear window zipper. Strap should run parallel to roll bar. Repeat for other side.
(Step 13) – Pull buckle strap down to body tub. Hook strap to the INSIDE
of the tub and pull tight.
Secure Velcro straps and repeat on other side.
Step 14) – Secure inner Velcro straps to roll bar. Straps should be
looped to front bar as shown.
Repeat for other side.
(Step 15) – Slide front side window plastic retainer into factory door surround. Repeat for other side.
(Step 16) – Working from the front of the vehicle pull side window lower plastic retainer down and lock into body. Pull rear corner down and lock into body. Repeat for other side.
(Step 17) – Pull side window to bowless top zipper all the way back. Pull sides of bowless top over side window and secure Velcro. Repeat for other side.
(Step 18) – Slide rear window tailgate bar onto top. Please note that rear tailgate bar is not supplied with the bowless top. The rear bar is to be reused from factory hardware. If rear bar is needed please order Rugged Ridge part number (13550.01).
(Step 19) – Pull rear window down and lock rear tailgate bar into body tub retainer bracket. .
(Step 20) – Pull and lock plastic retainer flaps into body tub.
(Step 21) – Pull rear window zippers down and seal with Velcro flaps.
ASSEMBLY
The XHD Bowless Top can be converted to a full length summer island top with the removal of side windows. Side windows are stored above roll bar for protection. No special storage flap or extra buckles are required.
(Step 1) – Remove side windows from vehicle. Removal will be the reversal of steps (10 – 21) from instruction sheets (3 – 4). Remove side Velcro straps from center roll bar.
(Step 2) – Loosen rear buckle strap and remove from vehicle. .
(Step 3) – Remove rear tailgate bar from top (bar to be secured back to body tub after removal). Fold top over roll bar with rear window draped over front windshield.
(Step 4) – Fold side windows as shown.
(Step 5) – Place side windows onto front section of bowless top making sure windows are positioned between Velcro strips.
(Step 6) – Fold rear window back over top making sure side windows stay centered. Pull Velcro loose from top of rear window and bowless top. Pull rear window tight and secure to Velcro on either side of bowless top.
(Step 7) – Straps attached to rear window are to be used on vehicles not equipped with a full rear sound bar. Secure straps around roll bar and through plastic buckles. Pull straps tight. DO NOT use straps on vehicles equipped with full roll bar sound bar.
(Step 8) – Fold top over back of vehicle making sure rear window remains
secured to Velcro strips.
Rear window should be sandwiched between the bowless top and roll bar and
sound bar if equipped.
(Step 9) – Position rear cross bar onto vehicle making sure it is properly centered. Pull rear buckle straps back down over roll bar and secure hook to INSIDE of body tub. Pull strap tight and secure Velcro.
(Step 10) – Rear window should be tight. Repeat steps (6 – 9) if glass in not tight.
Washing: Fabric should be washed often using soap, warm water and a soft
bristle brush.
Rinse with clear water to remove all traces of soap.
Zippers: Keep Zippers clean and lubricated with a silicone lubricant. If a zipper opens behind the slider, it can be repaired by using pliers to squeeze sides back parallel. Return Zipper back to normal open position. Squeeze until zipper operates correctly.
Windows: Keep windows clean to avoid scratches. DO NOT use a brush on
windows! Wash with soaked cloth or sponge and mild dish washing detergent.
NEVER WIPE WINDOWS WHEN DRY.
Be care full when removing snow or ice. Windows will scratch and crack at low
temperatures.
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