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
pull the pin on the tension arm on the bows to release tension on the top, then pull down on all the sides to release it from the mounting groove, the same groove keeps the top on the windshield, then just fold it all down.
Yes, you can fold it down, but you have to remove some large screws firt, not hard though
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It depends on if you have a factory soft top or after market (like Bestop). But they should be similar- remove the side & rear windows, then remove the canvas top & fold the frame. If it is factory, look for an owner's manual for your Jeep or look on manufacture's website for directions. I was able to download a user's manual for my Bestop from their site.
No, you will have to cut down the the windows therefor you will break them.
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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As long as you have had a soft top on before and have the door surrounds it will fit right on they are both Jeep wrangler TJ. The soft tops are the same from 1997 to 2006.