RUGGED RIDGE L J Replacement Soft Top Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
: RUGGED RIDGE

Table of Contents

RUGGED RIDGE L J Replacement Soft Top
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Replacement Soft Top, L J, 04-06, Black Diamond
References
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RUGGED RIDGE L J Replacement Soft Top

Product Information

Product Name : Replacement Soft Top, L J, 04-06, Black Diamond
Model Number : IS-13731.35
Manufacturer : Omix-Ada

Kit Contents

Soft top fabric skin
Rear quarter windows (2)
Rear window

Tools required

Phillips head screwdriver
Safety goggles

Product Usage Instructions

Before starting the installation, make sure to read and understand all instructions.
Ensure that the temperature is above 72 degrees Fahrenheit for ease of installation.
Wear safety goggles when handling old deteriorated fabric.
Step 1 : Remove the quarter windows and rear window. Remove the tailgate bar from the rear window. Release the plastic window strips above the front doors. Release the windshield latches on the front header. Do not fold the top back at this time.
Step 2 : Release the rear corners of the top and remove the fabric from the belt rail on both sides.
Step 3 : Remove the 4 Phillips head screws on the rear bow using a Phillips head screwdriver. Set the screws aside as they will be used to attach the new top.
Step 4 : Unfasten the hook and loop retainer that secures the top to the bow located above the roll bar. Lower the top if necessary to aid in removal.
Step 5 : Lower the soft top and bow assembly. Remove the screws that fasten the soft top fabric to the bottom of the header. Set the screws aside as they will be used to attach the new top.
Step 6 : Remove the old top from the frame. Drape the new soft top over the back of the vehicle. Wrap the front edge around the header and attach it using the screws removed earlier.
Step 7 : With the assistance of a second person, raise the top and bow assembly and lock the header to the windshield. Re-attach the fabric to the bows using the screws removed earlier.
Step 8 : Re-attach the hook and loop retainer around the front bow and middle bow.
Step 9 : Insert the rear corners of the soft top into the belt rail on the rear of the vehicle.
Step 10 : Insert the rear corners of the soft top into the belt rail on the rear of the vehicle.
Step 11 : Install the side windows and rear window onto the top. Replace the tailgate bar into the rear window.
Step 12 : Secure the top above the doors by inserting the plastic retainer strips into the door surround. Your new top installation is now complete.

Replacement Soft Top, L J, 04-06, Black Diamond

Kit Contents

Soft top fabric skin
Rear quarter windows (2)
Rear window

Tools required

Phillips head screwdriver
Safety goggles

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

Note: For ease of installation temperature must be above 72 deg Fahrenheit. Safety goggles should be worn when handling old deteriorated fabric.

Step 1. Remove the quarter windows and rear window. Remove the tailgate bar from the rear window. The tailgate bar will be reused with the new top. Release the plastic window strips that retain the top above the front doors. Release the windshield latches on the front header. Do not fold the top back at this time.
Step 2. Release the rear corners of the top. Pull down and out on the rear corners to remove the fabric from the belt rail. Repeat this procedures for both sides.
Step 3. Remove the (4) Phillips head screws on the rear bow using a (#2) Phillips head screwdriver. Do not use power tools. Set the screws aside as they will be used to attach the new top.
Step 4. Unfasten the hook and loop retainer that secures the top to the bow located above the roll bar. It may be necessary to lower the top at this time to aid in the removal.
Step 5. Lower the soft top and bow assembly. With the top collapsed on the rear of the vehicle, remove the screws that fasten the soft top fabric to the bottom of the header. Set the screws aside as they will be used to attach the new top.
Step 6. Remove the old top from the frame. Drape the new soft top over the back of the vehicle. Locate the front edge of the top with the plastic strip sewn on. Wrap the front edge around the header with the plastic strip facing upward. Attach the front edge of the top to the bottom side of the header using the screws removed earlier.
Step 7. With the assistance of a second person, raise the top and bow assembly in the up position. Lock the header to the windshield. With the top laying loosely over the bow assemblies, re-attach the fabric to the bows using the screws removed earlier. The fabric on the rear bow wraps under from the back side of the bow toward the front of the vehicle.
Step 8. Re-attach the hook and loop retainer around the front bow and middle bow.
Step 9. Insert the rear corners of the soft top into the belt rail on the rear of the vehicle.
Step 10. Insert the rear corners of the soft top into the belt rail on the rear of the vehicle.
Step 11. Install the side windows and rear window onto the top. Replace the tailgate bar into the rear window.
Step 12. Secure the top above the doors by inserting the plastic retainer strips into the door surround. Your new top installation is now complete.