Body - Soft Top Corners Don't Tuck Into Body Retainers
NUMBER: 23-037-07GROUP: Body
DATE: August 23, 2007
SUBJECT:
Rear Lower Corner Of Soft Top May Not Stay Tucked To Rail Retainer On Body
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the two rear tailgate retainer (bar) brackets.
MODELS:
2007 (JK) Wrangler
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may notice that the left or right rear lower corner of the soft top may not stay tucked to the body. Closer inspection may reveal that the plastic bracket, used to secure the rear tailgate retainer (bar) in place, may not stay attached to the rail retainer on the body.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the above condition is present perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Open the rear tailgate.
2. Separate the bottom edge of the rear soft top from the rear tailgate retainer brackets (both sides)
3. Unzip each side of the rear window zipper by about 254 mm (10 inches).
4. Separate the bottom edge of the rear window from the rear tailgate retainer.
5. Remove the rear tailgate retainer (bar) from the vehicle.
6. Remove both (left and right side) rear tailgate retainer brackets.
7. Install new left and right rear tailgate retainer brackets.
8. Install the rear tailgate retainer (bar) to the vehicle.
9. Install the bottom edge of the rear window to the rear tailgate retainer.
10. Zip up (close) both sides of the rear window zipper.
11. Install the bottom edge of the rear soft top to the rear tailgate retainer brackets and body.
12. Close the tailgate.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.