How to Install a Smittybilt Black Denim Tonneau Cover on your 1997-2006 Wrangler TJ

Before You Begin

Thank you for purchasing the Smittybilt Tonneau Cover for 1997-Current Jeep Wrangler. Before you get started, please read the important information listed below:

1. For this Tonneau Cover to fit correctly you must have Soft Top equipment, factory installed hardware on your vehicle.

2. All Smittybilt Soft tops are pre-fit at the factory. Please note that in order to provide long term fit, Smittybilt designs each top to fit very tight on the initial installation. Please make sure it is at least 70 degrees F. when you first install this top or it will be very difficult to install. If you use a hair dryer to warm the fabric, the install will be easier.

3. The Tonneau Cover may seem wrinkled when first installed, this is caused by the fabric becoming wrinkled during shipping. The fabric and the wrinkles will relax after a few days installed on the vehicle.

Warning: this top is designed to protect you from the elements only and is not designed
to keep you inside the vehicle in the event of an accident. Always fasten your seat belt.

Installation Instructions
1. Lay the Tonneau over vehicle and wrap around the roll bar at the rear of the vehicle (Figure 1).

2. Lift flap on rear of Tonneau and slide factory tailgate channel on Tonneau retainer. Insert channel back onto vehicle (Figures 2 and 3).

3. Starting at the rear of the vehicle, insert the plastic retainer strip (sewn into Tonneau) into the soft-top channel. Work towards the front pulling the Tonneau forward. Complete for the driver, passenger, and rear sides (Figure 4).

4. Wrap the Flaps at the front of the Tonneau around the roll bar and fasten into buckle (Figure 5).

Wind Breaker to a Tonneau Cover Connection
*Windbreaker not included with Tonneau Cover

1. Lay the Connector Flap on the Tonneau, attach and line up with the Wind Breaker, then mark spots where the snaps will meet with the captive screws on the Tonneau (Figures 6, 7 and 8).

2. Insert the captive screws and secure with the nuts and rubber washers (Figures 9, 10, 11).

3. The Connector Flap is now attached to the Tonneau. Snap together with the Wind Breaker and installation is complete (Figure 12).

LIMITED WARRANTY

Smittybilt (The Company) warrants to the original purchaser of this product that should the product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period of 1 year from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (At the Company’s option) without charge for parts or labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of the warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage ( e.g. dated bill of sale, receipt), specification of defect, freight pre-paid with Returns Good Authorization Number from Smittybilt to place of purchase. Items returned to Smittybilt Automotive without an Returns Authorization Number will be refused and returned to sender at the senders expense.

This warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through altercation, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect accident or acts of nature. THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THIS PRODUCT.

This warranty is in lieu of all expressed warranties and liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHTH WITHIN A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, therefore above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser may have additional rights, which vary from state to state.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, therefore above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser may have additional rights, which vary from state to state.