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#145 of 164 09 Wrangler soft top by ctwrangler Jun 02, 2009 (4:12 pm)
Has anyone experienced the soft top windows pulling out from the door frame at highway speeds? Any thoughts on how to resolve the problem? Replies to this message: erickpl (Jun 08, 2009 12:32 pm) edf4 (Jun 10, 2009 3:08 pm)
#146 of 164 Re: 09 Wrangler soft top [ctwrangler] by erickpl Jun 08, 2009 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: ctwrangler (Jun 02, 2009 4:12 pm) Yep, all the time. Are they becoming detached?   You'd rather them bow out than to bow in. MUCH quieter. If I'm on the highway and running windows up (like in the fall), I'll run the fan to get positive pressure inside and bow the windows out - otherwise they'll flap.   -Paul
#147 of 164 Jeep soft top by retired17 Jun 09, 2009 (6:48 am)
Hi, just got my first jeep and it has a soft top, however it was never installed. Does any one know of videos on line that would help. This is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Thanks
#148 of 164 Re: 09 Wrangler soft top [ctwrangler] by edf4 Jun 10, 2009 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: ctwrangler (Jun 02, 2009 4:12 pm) It sounds like you have not properly fitted the stiff edge of the window panel into the groove in the plastic door surround frame. This is assuming you have a 2007 or newer Jeep. To better understand what I am saying, take a look at the vertical edge of the soft window frame that faces the rear door. You will see that it has a stiff "L" shaped edge, (though the size of each edge is equal). Now open the door and you will see that the plastic door surround has a vertical groove in it. You will need to stretch/pull the window toward the rear door, (it helps if it is hot outside and the velcro on the top and rear edge of the window is not attached to the top), and then fit the leading edge of the stiff "L" edge into the groove on the door surround. I usually start at the bottom and work up. Once fitted properly, the top of the "L" (the long side in this example) will be in the groove and the bottom of the "L" (the short side in this example) will be flat against the edge of the surround where the door weatherstripping hits it. It may take a minute or so to work it fully into the groove. Now press the velcro tight on the top and back and your window will not pull out from the door frame at any speed. The more you do it, the easier it gets, because the fabric will stretch over time.
#149 of 164 Replacing my SoftTop by all4my98tj Jun 24, 2009 (6:03 am)
My 98 TJ soft top has seen better days... My amazing parents have bought me a replacement top i think from best top... my question is, how do i get the old top off... and how do i get the new one on. I think there is a manual for installing the new one, but I dont know how to remove the old. Does anyone know of a good website or manual i can use for step by step instructions on removing the old one!?   I need to get it on while the weather is hot, and dry! Help! Replies to this message: erickpl (Jun 24, 2009 6:22 am) mac24 (Jun 25, 2009 4:04 am)
#150 of 164 Re: Replacing my SoftTop [all4my98tj] by erickpl Jun 24, 2009 (6:22 am)
Replying to: all4my98tj (Jun 24, 2009 6:03 am) Soft top fabric is attached at each of the hardware 'bows'.   Rear most two bows (that attach to the cage behind the front seats) should just velcro or snap around the bar. Easy peasy.   The front bow is the windshield header. On my 97, that is held on via 10 or so screws. The screws go through the top where it is reinforced with plastic and screw into the header. Just note how you remove it and reverse the process as necessary. You may need to remove the top from the rear two bows and 'flip' it forward so you can see the screws. They may be hidden by fabric as I know the front attachment loops over itself.   -Paul
#151 of 164 Control Panel by all4my98tj Jun 24, 2009 (6:40 am)
I seem to have some wiring issues in my control panel. As i'm driving, occasionally all of my needles will drop... if i bang on the dash, they all pop back up. I'm not overly worried about it, although sometimes my Check engine light comes on, as well as the airbag light... and i'm afraid that its going to come on and i'm going to dismiss it and there will actually be big problems. Anyone else have this problem?   One other thing... i have this rattling in my drivers side door... i know its coming fromt he handle because if i pull on it slightly it will stop. Is there just something i need to tighten inside the door panel that will make this annoying noise stop?!   Thanks! Replies to this message: erickpl (Jun 25, 2009 5:18 am) roadburner (Jul 03, 2009 10:59 am)
#152 of 164 Re: Replacing my SoftTop [all4my98tj] by mac24 Jun 25, 2009 (4:04 am)
Replying to: all4my98tj (Jun 24, 2009 6:03 am) I think there is a manual for installing the new one, but I dont know how to remove the old.   There's actually a video that came with the Jeep when it was new that shows the whole process. I'm sure it will be on a download site somewhere.
#153 of 164 Re: Control Panel [all4my98tj] by erickpl Jun 25, 2009 (5:18 am)
Replying to: all4my98tj (Jun 24, 2009 6:40 am) Disconnect your battery.   For the dash, remove the vent cover over the defrost. Then remove the kick panel under the dash. Remove the metal cover under the kick panel. You can now remove the black cover around the dash. THEN you can remove the actual dash itself. Take some rubbing alcohol on a q-tip and clean the metal spades that are the connection point for the dash to the harness (mounted in the metal underneath on the firewall - impossible to miss). Do the same for the harness side. Some of the spades may be a little bent or tweaked. Straighten them as best you can. THEN, apply some dielectric grease to it to ensure a good connection.   Once you've done that, reconnect your battery. This should have reset any codes and your dash should be good to go. If any codes show up now, take it to Autozone and they can read the codes for you for further diagnosis, repair.   For your door, you running full or half?   For simple stuff like that, a Haynes manual (usually at Autozone or the like) is an inexpensive guide to working on things. If you want to do more of your own stuff, get a Factory Service Manual - they are invaluable at working more complex issues.   -Paul Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 03, 2009 10:59 am)
#154 of 164 Hard Top for 2008 Unlimited by conqueror6 Jul 02, 2009 (5:12 pm)
I am stuck. How do you get the bolt that is near the rear doors out so I can take my hard top off? the one from underneath?

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