3. Paint the exterior using the same catalyzed base coat as the body uses. You can leave it
this way for easy repairs and a flat finish, you can clear coat it with a flattening agent, or
you can clear coat it with the texture. Most paint shops will spray various test cards so
that you can achieve the finish you are looking for.
4. Painting the interior. The interior can be painted the same color as the dash board (use
the interior paint code located on the door or upper front door sill). The interior can be left
the neutral composite color or even carpeted with speaker carpet.
C. INSTALLATION OF THE GLASS
Installation of the glass is straightforward. Most builders take the painted top to a qualified auto
glass installation specialist to have the glass installed. Often this is the best solution because
most builders lack the specialized urethane guns and trim equipment required.
The top lites are designed to be installed with high quality, quick set urethane without any trim.
Use a urethane primer on the frit (the black baked on coating on the glass) designed to work
with the urethane you plan to use. The rear window is designed to have a molding placed
around the glass with the seam located at the bottom, center of the rear glass. Again, be sure to
use a matched primer and urethane. After applying the urethane, use high quality glass tape
(designed not to take the paint off) to tape the windows in place until cured. The top lites are
slightly curved and will flex into position once the windows are taped into place.
D. TOP HARDWARE
Installation of the top hardware consists of the latches and handles. Install the OE header
latches using the bolts from the donor vehicle. Install the handles in the side by locating the (4)
1/4-20 countersunk stainless hex head bolts, nuts and washers in the Brute hardware pack.
Use the supplied hardware to bolt the handles in place. Do not over tighten.
E. WIRING THE TOP AND INSTALLING THE CHMSL
The Brute top is designed to use the overhead lights from the “sound-pods” that come standard
in 2003-2006 Jeep Wranglers. If your donor vehicle is an older unit, you will need to order the
lens part #56047115AA (lens) and part #56047114AD (lamp). You’ll need to strip the light and
the wiring from the “sound-pod” and connect the wires as shown below. Remove the lights and
modify the connector as also shown below and reuse the existing screws from the donor. The
CHMSL (Center High Mount Stop Lamp) is reused from the donor vehicle. Unscrew the unit
from the stock spare tire carrier assembly and remove the socket with as much wiring as
possible from the stock tire carrier. Run the wiring through the top and then mount the CHMSL
to the Brute top. Use a connector such as Mopar part #5013957AA and mating connector
Mopar part #5017115AA to route all connections for the interior lights, CHMSL and any other
accessories through so that the top can be removed easily.
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