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Old 04-12-2010, 05:58 PM
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Default Hardtop Rear Window Removal

Has anyone figured out a way to removal and reinstall the rear window on the hard-tops? I'd like to be able to pop out the rear window to get a nice breeze flowing through. I took a quick look, and it doesn't look like it'd be a clean removal - what with the break light and wiper, etc.. - but maybe with some quick disconnects installed, it could possibly work.

Just curious if anyone's given it a go.

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Old 04-12-2010, 06:11 PM
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I've taken the rear window out before. The defrost wires snap on and off, the struts have clips that you pull to unlock the connection, there is a small wire harness, and 4 bolts to remove the hinges. Not too difficult, but not something I would do very often either.
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I thought about doing that also so the dog has a breeze. But it looks like a process. i did it on a explorer I had a few years ago and it took about 15 minutes to do. Like he said, i wouldnt wwant to do that a lot.
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How about this?

Other than that I can't think of an easy way. Then there is the reinstalling it...........

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Why not just leave the window open? Seems like it would save time and headache.
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+1 to Hittnthebz. Just leave the window open.
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It takes some work to get the rear window off. I've done it once. When I shattered it...
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The top is removable, isn't that why you bought a Jeep.
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^ +1.

Do what I'm gonna do. Leave the front top panels on, take the back top off and put in a deck cover and a windjammer if needed. Can't wait to finally get it.
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well that's no help!...except for the brick idea.

well, good to know it's do-able, but yeah, prolly not an everyday thing....unless someone thinks up some quick release add-ons. (hint)

So I've thought about just open the back window, but didn't know if that was safe - I figured in Pittsburgh, one good Spring-time pothole and BOOM it would shatter. Any risks of leaving it open like that?

thanks all!


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