Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 887
(15) If necessary, remove the pads and covers from
the sport bar.
INSTALLATION
(1) If necessary, transfer all attached components.
(2) Clean the base plate contact surface areas on
the floor and wheelhouse panels.
(3) Apply epoxy chromate primer to the attaching
hole edges for protection against corrosion.
(4) Position the sport bar base plates on the floor
and wheelhouse panels with the holes aligned.
NOTE: To prevent water seepage, apply 3M Drip-
Chek Sealant (or an equivalent product) to the
underside of the sport bar base flanges and all the
bolt heads before installation.
(5) Connect sound bar. Refer to Group 8F, Audio
Systems for removal and installation procedures.
(6) Install the bolts attaching the seatbelt anchors
to the wheelhouse.
(7) Install the bolts attaching the directional cross
bars to the wheelhouse and install the wheelhouse
carpet. Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(8) Return seat back to upright position.
(9) Install the bolts attaching the sport bar to the
cargo floor panel and install the center carpet.
Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Position side supports at the windshield and
install the bolts attaching the side support bars to
the windshield frame. Tighten the bolts to 32 N·m
(24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Install the bolts attaching the side support
bars to the center support bar. Tighten the bolts to
71 N·m (53 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Engage center support bar cover zipper.
(13) Install the A-pillar windshield strips.
(14) Install the door opening frames.
(15) Install hard top and/or soft top.
Fig. 70 Sport Bar
Fig. 69 A-Pillar Weatherstrip
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)