Rugged Ridge 53701.52 User manual

WARNING: This top is intended to enhance the look of the vehicle and to shield the passengers
from normal weather conditions. Do not rely, in any way, on the components of this top to contain
occupants within the vehicle, or to protect against injury or death in the event of an accident. This top
will not protect the passengers from falling objects. Never operate vehicle in excess of manufacturer’s
specications. Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided when installing this
top. Failure to do so may result in a poor tting top and could place occupants of the vehicle in a
potentially dangerous situation. Remember to wear your seatbelt at all times.
Fabric Replacement Top for Suzuki® Samurai®
Black Denim - 53701.15
White Denim - 53701.52
ATTENTION ROOF RACK OWNERS: The soft top
manufacturer’s tests indicate that this soft top can be
damaged to the point of failure when used with various
roof rack designs. If this replacement soft top is
installed on a Samurai vehicle in conjunction with any
form of roof rack product, the warranty is null and void.
Installation Tips: Before you begin installing this top assembly, read all instructions thoroughly. For
ease of installation, the top should be installed at temperatures above 72° F. Below this temperature,
the top may contract an inch or more, making it difcult to t to the vehicle. It is normal for a top
to contract and wrinkle when stored in the shipping carton and there may be indentations in the
windows. Within a few days of exposure to sunlight, after the installation, the top will relax and the
wrinkles will disappear.
Necessary Tools:
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Power Drill
- 3/32” and 7/32” Drill Bits
- Pencil
- Center Punch
- Hammer

Step One: Align the top with the two snaps at
the front of the vehicle. Drape the top over the
vehicle. Open the hook & loop aps over the
door and snap the front snaps into place. Center
the plastic strip and slip only the plastic part into
the channel at the top of the windshield.
Snap to vehicle
Slip plastic strip into retainer
Open aps
Step Two: Lay the
top over the rear bow.
Slide the front edges of
the side panels into the
channel on the rear of
the sport bar.
Slide front edge of the side
panel into the channel
Step Three (Optional): If the Studs are missing
from the top bow, install Body Studs (not included).
Center the rear seam on the bow and use the snap
ap as a guide for marking the location of each
snap. Center punch and drill a 3/32” hole for each
stud. Install the studs with a sheet metal screw.
Rear bow
Stud locations
(as viewed from interior)
Step Four (Optional): If the Tension
Straps are missing from the vehicle, install
the included Tension Straps. Center punch
and drill a 7/32” hole in each side of the
tailgate above the existing bolt. Install
each Tension Strap with a Phillips head
screw and a lock nut. Install the Tension
Strap with the hook & loop fasteners
facing the outside of the vehicle.
Tailgate
Center punch and
drill a 7/32” hole
Tension Strap
Use a Phillips head
screw and a lock nut
(as viewed from overhead interior, rear corner)

Step Five: Make sure that the straps sewn into the
rear of the top are behind the rear bow.
Rear bow
Strap must be hehind bow
Snap tab
Rear bow
Zipper
Strap tab must
be behind bow
(as viewed from interior)
Step Six: Thread the Tension Straps through
the loop on the strap sewn into the rear of
the top. Pull the strap tight and secure it in
place with the hook & loop sewn to the strap.
NOTE: Pull the strap down tight but do not
use excessive force, it is not designed to pull
the bow assembly downward.
Rear curtain folded
up over top
Thread strap
through loop
Fasten the end
of the strap
back on itself
(left rear corner as
viewed from interior)
Step Seven: Snap the top to the rear bow. The
center snap ap will wrap around the bow from
behind and the two outer snap aps will wrap
around the bow from the front.
Rear bow
Snap from front
(as viewed from interior)
(as viewed from interior)
Snap from back
Step Nine: Fasten the bottom of the Rear
Curtain to the Lift-A-Dots on the rear of the
vehicle.
Step Eight: Snap the snaps on the bottom
of the side panels from front to back.
Lift-A-Dots
Spare Tire Bumper
Spare Tire Carrier

Step Ten: Wrap aps around door frames and
attach hook strips to loop strips.
Wrap ap around door frame
and fasten hook & loop
(as viewed from interior)
(rear) (front)
(detail of rear curtain)
Strap
Rear window
Fabric
Curtain up
Curtain down
Rear Window: To roll up the Rear Curtain, start
at the bottom and roll it upward toward the inside
of the vehicle. Avoid wrinkles in the fabric and
window. Secure the window in place with the
curtain straps inside of the top.
WARNING: When operating the vehicle with the
rear window open, at least one or more door
windows must be open for proper ventilation.

Care and Maintenance of Your New Top.
Your top is made of the finest materials available. To keep it looking new and for the maximum
possible ware, it will need periodic cleaning and maintenance.
Washing:
The fabric should be washed often using soap, warm water and a soft bristle brush. Rinse with
clear water to remove all traces of soap.
Zippers:
Keeping the zipper cleaned and lubricated with a
silicone lubricant will help prevent damage and
keep the zippers in a smooth working condition.
If a zipper opens behind the slider, the slider may
have been spread apart. This problem can usually
be repaired by using an ordinary pair of pliers to
bring the sides back into parallel. Return slider to
end of the zipper in the normal open position.
Squeeze lightly at first and test the zipper. If
the zipper continues to remain open, squeeze
more firmly with the pliers and try the zipper again.
repeat this procedure until the zipper operates
correctly.
Water:
In the event of seeping through the seams, 3M Scotchgard® may be applied on the inside of
the seams to stop the seepage. Rips in the fabric may be repaired with Bondex® iron on
patches. Iron the patches to the inside of the top, carefully following the Bondex® instructions.
Snaps:
Keep snaps cleaned and lubricated with silicone to help prevent snaps from sticking to the studs.
If a snap does become stuck to a stud, use a small flat head screw driver and GENTLY pry
apart to prevent permanent damage to the snap or the top fabric.
Windows:
Keep windows clean to avoid scratching. DO NOT use a brush on the windows! Wash with
a water soaked cloth or sponge and a mild dish washing detergent. NEVER WIPE THE
WINDOWS WHEN THEY ARE DRY! Be careful when cleaning snow or frost from the vinyl
WINDOWS WHEN THEY ARE DRY! Be careful when cleaning snow or frost from the vinyl
windows since they are easily scratched and may crack at low temperatures. DO NOT roll
the sides or rear window in cold weather. The windows become stiff and will crack.