MasterTop SkyMaster 15501 Series Manual de usuario
Installation InstructionsInstallation Instructions
Loss of vehicle control involves risk of death or serious injury, particularly to parts of your body not
restrained within vehicle. This product is intended for weather protection only and should not be relied upon
to contain occupants in the event of an accident or to protect from either ground contact or falling objects.
To reduce risk of accident or injury:
• ALWA S WEAR SEATBELTS
• Always keep head, arms & body parts within vehicle.
• Fully secure or stow the soft top before driving according
to instructions. Never try to latch or fold soft top while
driving. Do not use if damaged or worn.
• Read and follow all instructions & warnings accompanying
this product, in your vehicle owner’s manual and Off Road
Driving Supplement.
RISK OF E E INJUR . Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing or maintaining
this product.
SkyMaster™ Fastback So t Top or 1997-2006
Jeep®Wrangler TJ & Unlimited LJ
Item # 15501XXX
This Complete Soft Top kit is designed to fit on your TJ/LJ Jeep®Wrangler when the hard top or original soft top
has been completely removed. Before beginning your installation of this product, carefully remove your hard top
or current soft top and soft top hardware. Throughout the instruction sheet, photos will depict a TJ Wrangler for
reference. However, the installation on an Unlimited LJ Wrangler is the same.
During the installation of this product you will encounter several steps that will require two people
to properly install the soft top hardware.
Parts List:
A) Windshield Header with Top Deck TY 1
B) Passenger Side Door Surround Kit TY 1
C) Driver Side Door Surround Kit TY 1
D) Tailgate Bar with Clips TY 1
E) Center Bow TY 1
F) Driver/Passenger Over Door Bows TY 2
G) Drivers Side uarter Window TY 1
H) Passenger Side uarter Window TY 1
I) Rear Window TY 1
J) Hardware Kit TY 1
Required Tools:
Safety Glasses
Phillips Head Screwdriver 3/32” Drill Bit
Power Drill
1/8” Drill Bit (Hardtop Models ONLY)
Light Colored Marker
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Important Safety information
Your MasterTop®SkyMaster Fastback top is intended to be used with other MasterTop Products to increase the
fair-weather enjoyment of your off-road capable vehicle. Before installation, please take a moment to review the
following safety information and installation instructions. mportant safety information is generally preceded by one
of three signal words indicating the relative risk of injury. The signal words mean:
A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
ou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSL HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
ou CAN be moderately HURT and also may suffer property damage if you don’t follow instructions.
Careful attention is required to this instruction or operation but does generally not relate to personal injury.
Damage to your MasterTop product or other property may result if you don’t follow instructions.
Before you begin Installation:
We are excited that you have chosen the SkyMaster Complete Soft Top Replacement Kit. This high-quality soft top is
designed to provide protection from the elements and a stylish look on your Jeep®. Please note that it is important
that you become familiar with the installation process of this top by reading the following instruction sheet and
warnings thoroughly. When unpacking, carefully check to make sure all parts are included. f any part is missing
or broken, please call MasterTop customer service at 720-575-5440.
Step 1:
Windshield Header/Over Door Bow Installation
Put on safety glasses.
After removing all existing Soft top or hard top hard-
ware/fabric/top, locate the Header/Top Deck assembly
shown in Fig1 and lay the assembly on either the box
lid or a soft towel.
Locate the two over door bows shown in Fig2. These
bows have the quick release knuckles pre-installed on
the rear of the bow ends and are sided. The “knob” on
the bow end must be facing inward on the header/Top
deck assembly and the slot of the quick release must
be facing up as shown in Fig3.
Slip the front bow end into the Header mount as shown
in Figs4 & 5 making sure it is as far forward as possi-
ble. Using a 3/32” drill bit and drill, drill a pilot hole
through the pre-drilled hole located on the over door
tube (Fig6). Repeat this on the opposite side (Fig7).
Remove the Bow end from the Header and again using
the 3/32” drill bit, drill a hole through the previous drilled
pilot holes into the inner steel rod of the header until
you feel the drill go through the steel inner. This may
take some force. Once the hole is drilled, locate the
self-tapping screw from the hardware kit and using a
phillip head screw driver, install the over door bow to
the Header (Fig 8).
Repeat this on the other side of the header so you
have both side tubes installed to the header/top deck
assembly. Set this completed assembly aside.
Knob facing inwa d
with the slot in the
quick elease
facing st aight up
FIG1
FIG3 FIG4
FIG5 FIG6
FIG7 FIG8
FIG2
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Installation Instructions
Step 3: Installing the Header and Top Deck
Assembly to the Door Surrounds
Locate the Header and Top Deck assembly completed
in step one.
With the help of a friend, place the header/Deck
assembly on the vehicle locating the front header on
the top of the windshield and the rest of the fabric
spread back on the rear of the vehicle (F G15).
Under the fabric, locate the over door bow installed in
step one and place the quick release end in the top-
front hole of the pre-installed bow mount bracket pulling
the knob out until you hear a “click” (F Gs 16, 17, 18 & 19).
Repeat this on the opposite side of the vehicle
and fold back the front portion of the top as shown
in F G20.
Step 2: Install Door Surrounds to Vehicle
Locate the (2) Door Surround assemblies B & C) and
(4) door surround knobs (H6) highlighted in F G9.
Starting on the driver’s side, insert the bottom of the
door surround into the hole located just behind the
front door (F G10).
Locate the “C” clamps on the upper horizontal over
door section and line them up with the holes in the
horizontal tubes of the roll bar. Press the “C” clamps
onto the horizontal tubes and the front portion of the
door surrounds forward into the rubber gasket on the
windshield (F Gs 11 & 12).
With the door open, stand on the door sill and locate
the two “C” clamp holes. Screw in a Door surround
knob into each “C” clamp into the horizontal tube of
the roll bar (F Gs 13 & 14).
Secure the knobs tight.
Repeat on passenger si e.
FIG10 FIG11
FIG12 FIG13
FIG9
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C
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FIG15 FIG16
FIG17 FIG18
FIG19 FIG20
After installing the side tubes to the door surround brackets please check the location of the front header to make sure
it its snug and does not "over-hang" the front of the windshield. Please see page 8, Step 11 for a visual representation
of the correct header location.
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Step 4: Installing the Center Bow to
the Door Surrounds
Locate the Center Bow assembly with the pre-installed
quick release knuckles on the ends. With the top folded
back as shown in F G20, locate the bottom rear-most
bracket hole (F G21) and slip the rear bow through the
webbing strap loop located on corner of the top deck
(Fig 21A). Place the Quick Release knob into the hole
on the rear of the bow mount bracket (Knob facing out)
pull the knob out and down over the bracket until you
hear a “click” (F Gs 22 & 23). Repeat this procedure
(including the placement of the bow through the in-
stalled webbing strap loop) on the opposite side of the
vehicle completing the installation of the center bow to
the door surrounds.
FIG21 FIG21A
FIG22 FIG23
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FIG24 FIG25
FIG26 FIG27
FIG28 FIG29
FIG30 FIG31
FIG32 FIG33
Step 5: Installing the Top Deck to the Jeep®
With the over door bows installed in the bow mount
brackets, fold the top and header forward so it rests
on the windshield (F G24).
Un-clip the sun visors and pull the top down to engage
the header clamps on each side of the windshield and
secure the Header to the windshield (F Gs 25, 26 & 27).
Once the front header is secured, go to the rear corner
of the Top deck and locate the rear corner straps.
Thread the straps down and under the seat belt mount
as shown in F Gs 28 & 29 and thread the strap through
the buckle (F G30). Repeat this on the other side of the
vehicle and while pulling towards the rear of the vehicle,
tighten one strap and then the other side strap tighten-
ing up the top deck.
Do not tighten completely (F G31).
IMPORTANT: The top eck MUST be centere on the
rear of the vehicle for the win ows to fit properly.
When tightening the rear straps notice the location of
the rear bar sewn into the pocket on the top deck.
t needs to be centered on the rear roll bar legs.
Once the rear straps are secured (but not tightened all
the way), go inside the Jeep and locate the long center
bow flap.
Wrap this bow flap tightly around the center bow and
secure it with the hook and loop fastener (F Gs 32 & 33).
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Installation Instructions
Step 6: Install the Rear Tailgate
Bar Brackets
If the vehicle has previously ha a tailgate bar bracket
(Soft Top Vehicles): Place the Tailgate Bar Bracket on
the outside of the tailgate opening lining up each hole
(from previous Tailgate brackets) with the existing holes
already drilled in the tailgate (F Gs 35 & 36).
Hand tighten all provided #8 x 1/2" Pan Head washer
screws into place holding the Tailgate bracket in place.
Repeat on other side of Tailgate opening. Using a Phillips
head screwdriver, tighten all four screws securing the tail-
gate bar bracket to the vehicle.
Do not use a drill or screw gun to tighten. Doing so may
over tighten the screws causing damage to your body
(F Gs 37, 38 & 39).
If the vehicle has not ha a tailgate bar bracket on it
before: Line up the driver’s side Tailgate Bar Bracket with
the inside of the tailgate opening as shown in F G 36.
Use the retainers as a template to mark and drill two 1/8”
holes. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, tighten each
screw until the Tailgate bar bracket is secure.
Do not use a drill or screw gun to tighten.
Doing so may over tighten the screws causing damage to
your body (F Gs 38 & 39).
Repeat on Passenger side.
FIG35 FIG36
FIG38FIG37
FIG39
FIG34
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Step 7A: Installing the Quarter and
Rear Windows to the Top Deck
To ensure the top is centered on the vehicle you will be
installing the two quarter windows and the rear window
to the top deck and to each other before securing it to
the vehicle body.
Pro-Install TIP: To make this as easy as possible,
you may have to release the front windshield header
(release but not un-hook) and loosen the rear corner
straps installed in step 5. This will allow you to line up all
window zippers and attachments. The rear corner straps
and header will need to be re-tightened/clamped before
using the top.
Locate the drivers rear quarter window. Line up and slide
the rear quarter window into the “C” Channel as shown in
F Gs 40, 41, 42 & 43. Repeat this on the passenger side
of the vehicle.
Next page: Rear Window
FIG40 FIG41
FIG42 FIG43
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Step 7B: Installing the Rear Window
to the Top Deck
Locate the rear window and line up and slide the rear win-
dow into the “C” Channel located at the top of the rear
portion of the top deck (F Gs 44, 45 & 46).
Once both quarter windows are secured to the top deck,
line up the driver’s side rear zipper on the quarter window
and on the rear window and zip it down a few inches
(F G 47). Repeat this on the passenger side of the rear
window.
You may have to lift the quarter window up to secure this
second zipper. Once both side zippers are secure, zip the
rear window zippers down about half way (Fig 48). You
will close these zippers completely at the end of step 10.
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FIG44 FIG45
FIG47
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FIG46
FIG48
When removing the quarter and rear windows from the Top deck be sure to slide them out completely before pulling
down. Dis-engage the side hook and loop before sliding the windows out. DO NOT “Peel” the windows out!
Failure to completely disengage the windows from the “C” Channel will damage the Top and quarter window!
There may be times when the “P” extrusion may come out of the “C” Channel ends due to extreme downward
pressure. This is normal. If this occurs, slide the “P” extrusion out of the C channel and re-install securing the
window back into the “C” Channel.
Each Time you remove the win ows:
Completely pull the windows out of the “C” Channel
before pulling the windows down!
Do not “Peel” the windows out.
FIG48
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Installation Instructions
Step 8: Installing the Top to the Jeep®Body
Starting at the driver’s side front, right behind the front
seat, attach the front vertical belt rail into the door
surround slot by “rolling the plastic into the slot
(F Gs 49 & 50).
Once secure move to the rear driver’s side corner and
“roll” the plastic into the Jeep body corner belt rail as
shown in F Gs 51 & 52. Repeat this procedure on the
passenger side.
Once both corners are secured, “roll” the plastic on the
bottom of the quarter windows into the body belt rail as
shown in F Gs 53 & 54.
NOTE: as shown in F Gs 55 & 56 there is a web loop
installed on the side of the quarter window.
This is to be used for unhooking the quarter window
only and is not designed to be pulled down on for
installation!
Repeat the quarter window install on the passenger side
of the vehicle. You may have to pull the corners around
towards the front or back of the vehicle to center the top
on the vehicle. Once all body belt rail attachments are
secure and the top is centered, you can now reach
through the rear zipper on each side and tighten the
corner straps. Alternate tightening to keep the top
centered. Seal hook and loop around windows.
See Next page.
FIG49 FIG50
FIG51 FIG52
FIG53 FIG54
SkyMaster Assembly or Wrangler
FIG55 FIG56
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Step 9: Secure the Over Door Attachments
Locate the two plastic strips sewn to the sides of the
top above each door (F G57).
Starting with the front strips, slip the strips into the
channel in the door surround above the door opening
(F Gs 58 & 59).
Secure the strips on each side of the vehicle.
When complete each side should look like F G60.
FIG57 FIG58
FIG59 FIG60
SkyMaster Assembly or Wrangler
Step 10: Install the Tailgate Bar and Rear
Window to the Body o the Jeep®
Slide the”C” shaped channel onto the tube sewn into
the rear window with the round seal down. See F G61
for correct alignment.
Slide the tailgate bar all the way across the rear curtain.
Open the rear tailgate. As shown in F G62, insert/roll
the tailgate bar into the mounts on each side of the
tailgate with the vinyl side of the rear curtain facing
the rear of the vehicle.
Once the Tailgate bar in secure, lower zippers on both
sides of the rear curtain (F G63) and then secure the
rear zipper cover flap as shown in F G64.
FIG61 FIG62
FIG63 FIG64
Step 11: Ensure your Front Header is properly
adjusted on the windshield
The MasterTop Fastback Top has been engineered to
the original factory windshield measurements but in
rare cases, this measurement may vary slightly from
vehicle to vehicle due to prolonged use of the vehicle,
worn seals or other factors.
To make sure your windshield header is sealed
properly on the windshield, please see F Gs 65 &66
which show the proper location of the front header
on the windshield when the front header is clamped
down and the over door bows are attached to the bow
brackets.
f your windshield header seals as shown in these
pictures you are all ready to go and no further
adjustments are necessary. f the header “overhangs”
the windshield or exposes the inside windshield seal,
the header on your vehicle is not sealed correctly and
you will get air and potentially water leaks.
FIG65
FIG66
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Use Instructions
Using your SkyMaster Fastback So t Top
Your SkyMaster Fastback
top has been designed with
a old-back “sunroo ” eature
that gives you the ultimate
in open air experience!
To old back your SkyMaster So t Top:
See next pages.
FIG69
I Needed: Corrective Action or mis-aligned
Windshield Header
f your windshield header is over-hanging or seems
“short” on the windshield, you will need to slightly
relocate the quick release knobs on the over door
bows forwards or backwards. This slight change will
move the entire header forward (for “short” mis-loca-
tion) or backward (For Header “over-hang”).
Locate the over door quick release knob shown in F G
67. Remove the screw holding the knob on the tube
using a Philips head screw driver and move the quick
release Knob forward or backward (Backward for over-
hang, forward for short) about ¼” or less making sure
the slot on the quick release knob is facing up (F G 68)
and the knob itself is facing inwards.
Using a 3/32 drill bit, drill a new pilot hole and attach
the screw you just removed in the new hole. Repeat
on the opposite side. This “fine tuning” will make your
MasterTop top air and water tight.
FIG67
FIG68
SkyMaster Assembly or Wrangler
Knob facing inwa d
with the slot in the
quick elease
facing st aight up
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Folding Back the Front Section o your Top
Your SkyMaster Fastback top has been designed with a fold
back “sunroof” feature that gives you the ultimate in open air
experience. To fold back your SkyMaster Soft Top:
. If riving, stop the vehicle an put in park.
Unlatch your over door Attachments from the door
Surrounds.
2. Unlatch the front header from the windshield
3. Pushing up from the middle, fold back the top.
4. Make sure the center bow is secured through the sewn
inside webbing strap.
10
Using your SkyMaster Fastback So t Top
FIG67
FIG68
FIG69
FIG70
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