Freedom Panel Fit Instructions

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2022300230 - Gauges, Clearance Measurement, Non-Metallic

The following procedure provides instructions to properly fit the FREEDOM PANELS, also called (LH and RH) modular top panels.

This procedure will require a MOPAR essential tool (2022300230)

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Disassemble the gauges, then reassemble to have only 8mm of gauges (1) as shown in illustration.

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This graphic shows Freedom Panels (1) that do not meet the gap specification of 8mm.

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This graphic shows Freedom Panels that do meet the gap specification of 8mm at the four areas of measurement.

1. Review the adjustment video for greater detail.
2. Remove the LH modular top panel.

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3. Lower the RH visor (2), unhook and swing it forward to access the front receiver.
4. Open the RH receiver clamp (3).
5. Remove the felt patches from the bolt heads on the RH front receiver bracket, then LOOSEN  the two receiver bracket bolts (1). Feel the bracket by hand to make sure it will move for adjustment.
   NOTE:

   Save the felt patches to put back on the bolt heads.

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6. Open the remaining clamps (1) on the RH modular top panel.

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7. Position the RH modular top panel (2) till the 8mm gap gauges (1) will fit firmly between the rear hard top panel and the RH modular top panel, on the RH side of the vehicle just above the B-pillar and at the center of the vehicle.
8. When the 8mm gap has been achieved, close all the clamps, EXCEPT  the front center clamp. Check that the panel did not move.

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9. Tighten the OUTBOARD  hard top front receiver bracket bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
10. Tighten the INBOARD  hard top front receiver bracket bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
11. Close the front center RH modular top clamp (3).

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12. Install the LH modular top panel onto the vehicle, do not close any clamps  .
13. Lower the LH visor (1), unhook and swing it forward to access the front receiver.
14. Remove the felt patches from the bolt heads on the LH front receiver bracket, then LOOSEN  the two receiver bracket bolts (2). Feel the bracket by hand to make sure it will move for adjustment.
    NOTE:

    Save the felt patches to put back on the bolt heads.

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15. Position the LH modular top panel (2) till the 8mm gap gauges (1) will fit firmly between the rear hard top panel and the LH modular top panel, on the LH side of the vehicle just above the B-pillar and at the center of the vehicle.

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16. When the 8mm gap has been achieved, close all the clamps (1), EXCEPT  the front center clamp (2). Check that the panel did not move.

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17. Tighten the OUTBOARD  hard top front receiver bracket bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
18. Tighten the INBOARD  hard top front receiver bracket bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
19. Close the front center LH modular top clamp (3).
20. Place the felt patches over the bolt heads.
21. Return the visors to the original position.
22. Using an 8mm gap gauge, verify the gaps. If the gaps are not correct, repeat the procedure.