Smittybilt 519801 Hardtop (1-piece) - Manual (Page 3)

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Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220
Installation Instructions
97-06 Jeep Hardtop (1-piece)
Part # 519701 (without doors)
Part # 519801 (with doors)
Step 4: Make sure top is centered on the windshield frame and gasket. (Fig D) Note: On late model TJ’s
push up the ends of the factory windshield gasket into the top.
Step 5: Attach the two front windshield latches on the top into the slots in the windshield frame. You can
rotate the hook in and out to adjust for a tight snug fit. When the desired location is found tighten
the hex nut up to lock into place. (Fig E)
Step 6: With assistance have someone hold the rear window on the back of the top. Insert the threaded
rods on the back of the window hinges through the pre-drilled holes in the top secure with hex nuts.
Do not fully tighten at this time (Fig F, G)
(Fig G) (Fig H)
Step 7: Close the window and check the gap between the window and the top all of the way around. Center
window on top. Now you may tighten the hinge bolts completely. (Fig G) Now raise the window
up and install the 2 gas struts. They pop onto the attached brackets on the top and the window.
Step 8: Install the included weather stripping pieces on the rear corners of the body tub. Trim if necessary.
(Fig H)
Step 9: You may now tighten the rear mounting bolts along the rear of the top that you installed in Step 3.
Installation of the top is now complete.
Insert the threaded rods on the
back of the window hinges
through the pre-drilled holes in
the top secure with hex nuts.
Install the included weather stripping pieces on the
rear corners of the body tub. Trim if necessary.
Make sure area is clean before applying. Start at
the edge of the seal on the top and attaché
inwards (towards the tailgate opening)