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How to Install Bestop Rear 2pc Doors (07-17 Wrangler JK 4 Door) on your Jeep Wrangler
Installation Tips
Before you begin installing this Replacement Top assembly, read all instructions thoroughly. Below are a few tips to make this installation easier.
For a smooth fit:
For ease in installation, the Replacement Top should be installed at temperatures above 72° F. Below this temperature, the fabric may contract an inch or more, making it difficult to fit to the vehicle.
It is normal for the fabric to contract and wrinkle when stored in the shipping carton. Within a few days after the installation, the fabric will relax and the wrinkles will disappear.
WARNING:
The doors in this product are designed only for protection against the elements. Do not rely on the doors to contain occupants within the vehicle or to protect against injury during an accident. Door handles are only designed to aid in door closure. Door and handle will not support a person's weight.
If your vehicle does not have the latch pin assembly illustrated here, you have an incorrect part for your vehicle. Please call the 1-800 number before attempting installation.
NOTE: Special Note: The Rotary Latch Paddle Handle will only latch on the automobile manufacturer's original equipment steel latch pin located on the vehicle. Do Not adjust or remove this part.
WARNING
It is important that the Paddle Handle must align correctly with the automobile manufacturer’s original equipment steel latch pin located on the vehicle. Failure to properly install the paddle handle may result in the door accidently opening. IMPROPER CLOSURE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANTS. WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES. DRIVE CAREFULLY.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to adjust the Original Equipment Latch Pin. Doing so could result in damage to the pin.
1. Install Paddle Handle
Locate the pre-cut "X" in the lower door panel where the Paddle Handle will fi t into the mounting plate on the door frame. Fold the pre-cut fabric back and insert the Paddle Handle into the mounting plate so that the latch mechanism is inside of the vehicle and the latch bolt is toward the rear of the door. Align the four holes in the Paddle Handle Assembly with the four holes in the mounting plate. Use a utility knife to punch four holes in the fabric to match the holes in the Paddle Handle and the mounting plate. Insert four #10-24 Truss Head Machine Screws from the outside and secure them with #10-24 Locknuts. Do not tighten the screws until adjustment in Step #2. Important: You should check alignment of the Paddle Handle to the steel latch pin before tightening the screws. If out of alignment, align and retighten the screws securely. Trim the excess fabric around the Paddle Handle. Repeat for both lower doors.
2. Install Door
Hold the door open and perpendicular to the vehicle with the hinge pins over the body hinges. Lower the pins into the hinges. Make sure that the pins are fully inserted into the body hinges. Close the door and check all sides to make sure that the door fi ts properly against the body. The latch can be adjusted for the best contact to the latch pin by loosening the four mounting screws and sliding the latch forward or rearward. Tighten all screws after the adjustment.
3. Adjust Door
Locate the Lower Hinge Pin Adjustment Plate on the Door frame. If the Door needs to be adjusted for a better fi t against the body, use a 7/16" Wrench to loosen the two nuts in the adjustment plate. Slide the Hinge Pin backward or forward as necessary for the best fi t. Tighten the nuts.
NOTE: If the lower door pivot does not provide enough adjustability for correct latch adjustment (the door does not latch properly), follow the instructions in the enclosed spacer kit.
4. Install Upper Door
Install the upper door into the lower door. Starting with the front pin, slip the pins into the sockets in the lower door. Make sure that the pins are well seated in the sockets. Close the door to check that it fi ts properly against the body. If necessary, use a 1/8” Allen Wrench to loosen the Collars on the front and rear upper door pins. The Collars will slide up or down as needed to provide the best fi t of the Upper Door against the windshield. Attach the loop strip on the bottom of the upper door to the hook strip on the top of the lower door. If necessary bend the door slightly for proper door fi t.
NOTE: Lubricate the upper door pins with a light weight oil to make it easier to install and remove the upper door.
Care and Maintenance of your Bestop Top
Your top is made of the finest materials available. To keep it looking new and for the maximum possible wear, it will need periodic cleaning and maintenance.
Washing: The top fabric should be washed often using soap, warm water and a soft bristle brush. Rinse with clear water to remove all traces of soap.
Windows: Keep windows clean to avoid scratching. DO NOT use a brush on the windows! Wash with a watersoaked cloth or sponge and a mild dishwashing detergent. NEVER WIPE THE WINDOWS WHEN THEY ARE DRY. Be careful when cleaning snow or frost from the vinyl windows since they are easily scratched and may crack at low temperatures. DO NOT roll the sides or rear window in cold weather. The windows become stiff and will crack.
Zippers: Keeping the zipper cleaned and lubricated with a silicone lubricant will help prevent damage and keep the zippers in a smooth working condition. If a zipper opens behind the slider, the slider may have been spread apart. This problem can usually be repaired by using an ordinary pair of pliers to bring the sides back into parallel. Return slider to the end of the zipper in the normal Open position. Squeeze lightly at first and test the zipper. If the zipper continues to remain open squeeze more firmly with the pliers and try the zipper again. Repeat this procedure until the zipper operates correctly.
Water: Seeping through at the seams may be stopped by applying 3-M Scotchgard® on the inside of the seams. Rips in the fabric may be repaired with Bondex® iron on patches. Iron the patches to the Inside of the top, carefully following the Bondex® instructions.
Snaps: Keep snaps cleaned and lubricated with silicone to help prevent snaps from sticking to the studs. If a snap does become stuck to a stud, use a screwdriver and GENTLY pry apart to prevent permanent damage to the snap or the top fabric.
