REBEL OFF ROAD BLACKOUT WINDOW STORAGE SYSTEM User manual

REBEL OFF ROAD BLACKOUT WINDOW STORAGE SYSTEM
FOR JEEP WRANGLER JK/JL HARDTOP
PLEASE READ ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND IN
ENTIRETY PRIOR TO INSTALLING.
Approx. time required for installation: 2 hours
TOOLS REQUIRED:
13/64” DRILL BIT
1/8” HEX KEY
3/8” WRENCH
OPTIONAL:
BAR CLAMPS (2)
BLACK SILICONE
BLACK SILICONE
PARTS INCLUDED:
QTY 2: BLACKOUT PANEL
QTY 2: UPPER BACKING PLATE
QTY 2: LOWER BACKING PLATE
QTY 4: LIGHT COVER
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Step 1:
Remove the factory side windows from the factory Jeep hardtop. While we recommend this to
be done by a professional automotive window installer, it is possible to do at home by using a
putty knife or other such tool to scrape off the adhesive holding the window from the interior,
allowing the windows to be removed. Please use caution if removing the windows yourself.
HARDWARE INCLUDED:
QTY 20: ALLEN BOLTS #10-32 - 3/4” LONG
QTY 8: ALLEN BOLTS #10-32 - 1/2” LONG
QTY 8: NYLOCK NUTS #10-32

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Step 2:
After the factory hardtop windows are removed, determine which Blackout panel belongs to
each side by test fitting it in the window opening. These panels are left and right specific. You
can use a piece of painters tape and a marker to remember which panel belongs to each side.
Place the Blackout Panel in the window opening, and position it so that the
Place the Blackout Panel in the window opening, and position it so that there is an even gap
between the hard top and the panel at all sides. You can use two quick-grip bar clamps
through the light openings to hold the panel to the hardtop (see image below).

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Step 3:
With the Blackout panel held in place, use a 13/64” drill bit to drill holes
through the hard top. Use the 10 pre-drilled holes around the panel as a
guide to drilling through the hardtop.

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Step 4:
With the Blackout panel on a table or bench, determine which backing plate
corresponds with the top and bottom of the panel. The backing plates have
different hole patterns and will only fit one way. Remember, the welded nuts
on the backing plate must face the inside of the Jeep.

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Step 5:
Remove the clamps and remove the Blackout panel from the window opening.
Wipe off any fiberglass dust around the holes you drilled for a clean surface.
Depending on how much factory window sealant is
Depending on how much factory window sealant is remaining around the
factory window opening after the windows were removed, you may need to lay
down a bead of black silicone around the opening for a weather-tight seal. See
the photos for reference.

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Step 6:
Carefully place the Blackout panel back into the window opening and firmly hold
in place. You can use the bar clamps once again to keep them in place.
Place the backing plates in the cor
Place the backing plates in the correct positions on the inside of the hardtop.
Using the supplied #10-32 3/4” long Allen bolts, begin threading the bolts into the
Blackout panel to secure it in place. There are 5 bolts on top, and 5 bolts on the
bottom, totaling 10 bolts per side.
Once the bolts are all in place, begin tightening them down one by one using a
1/8” hex key.

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Step 6:
After all 10 allen bolts are securely fastened through the hard top and tight, you may
remove the bar clamps.
If you are installing LED lights into your Blackout windows, you may do so at this time.
If no lights a
If no lights are being installed, place the supplied light covers over the rectangular
holes in the Blackout panel and secure them in place using the supplied #10-32 1/2”
long Allen bolts and #10-32 nylock nuts. These plates can be installed either on the
inside or outside of the Blackout panels. Tighten in place using a 1/8” hex key and 3/8
wrench.
You may now complete the installation by installing your Rotopax handles and storage
cans.

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