Installation Manual

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1298 Rev. B

Installation Tips

Before you begin installing this door assembly,

read all instructions thoroughly. Below are a

few tips to make this installation easier.

For a smooth fit:

It is normal for 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.

This product is designed primarily to enhance the appear-

ance of the vehicle and to shield the occupants from ordinary

weather conditions. Do not rely in any way on the compo-

nents of this product to contain occupants within the vehicle,

or to protect against injury or death in the event of an

accident. This product will not protect the occupants from

falling objects. Never operate vehicle in excess of

manufacturer’s specifications.

WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES

Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions pro-

vided when installing this product. Failure to do so may result

in poor fit and could place occupants of the vehicle in a

potentially dangerous situation.

WARNING

Note: Use of this product will eliminate the factory

side mirrors and requires the removal of the entry

light bulbs.

2 Piece Soft Door

Installation Instructions

For: Wrangler/TJ (1997-on) Part Number: 51789

Summary of content (6 pages)

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2 Piece Soft Door Installation Instructions For: Wrangler/TJ (1997-on) Part Number: 51789 Note: Use of this product will eliminate the factory side mirrors and requires the removal of the entry light bulbs. WARNING This product is designed primarily to enhance the appearance of the vehicle and to shield the occupants from ordinary weather conditions.
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Parts List and Hardware Identification Door, Upper - Right Door, Upper - Left Door, Lower - Right Door, Lower - Left Spacer Kit Qty - 1 Qty - 1 Qty - 1 Qty - 1 Qty - 1 Tools Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver 1/8" Allen Wrench 7/16" Wrench Phillips Head Screwdriver 13mm Wrench Latches - Rotary Paddle Handle Rt., Qty - 1, Lt., Qty - 1, Part Number 319.30 STOP If your vehicle does not have the latch pin assembly illustrated here, you have an incorrect part for your vehicle.
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Step One Remove the factory steel door by removing the hinge pin nuts and lifting the door up and out of the body hinge. Remove any entry lights that are on when the doors are removed. 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.
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Step Three Hold the door straight out from 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 it fits properly against the body. Step Four Locate the Lower Hinge Pin Adjustment Plate on the Lower Door frame. If the Lower Door needs to be adjusted for a better fit against the body, use a 7/16" Wrench to loosen the two nuts in the adjustment plate.
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Step Five 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 fits 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 fit of the Upper Door against the windshield.
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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.