The details - too involved to go into here - are in the user manual
nope, you have to remove the hard top first.
Yes.. the body already has the mounting holes for the top. I originally bought my Jeep with soft top and then got a used hardtop. No issues - just be sure to remove the soft top mounting hardware.
you should always remove the soft top before putting on the hardtop
Fold the soft top down, Remove 4 torx bolts from the bows and remove them from the brackets on the roll cage. Pull the entire top away from the vehicle to the rear.
to lower the top, no, they will fold up, but to avoid creasing the windows it is good to remove them first
just pull out the fromt and unzip the back (1998 soft top)
no
you dont have to remove the frame as long as you get a top that is made for factory frames. they will ask if you have a factory frame when ordering your new top
Weather that can damage a jeep soft top window is extreme winds and hail. If it is soiled, you can properly clean your jeep's soft top windows with some regular glass cleaner and paper towels.
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