Vehicle Application
Installation Instructions
Header Bikini
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• Jeep Wrangler JK (2 Door)
2007 to current
Part Number: 52580
INSTALLATION TIME
1/2 Hour
TOOLS
SKILL LEVEL
1 - Easy
This product must be used with a Windshield Header Kit Part Number 51243.
Header Bikini® – Installation Instructions
Parts List
Bikini Qty - 1
Snap Bikini to Header
Slide the pocket sewn along the front of the Bikini
over the edge of the header and snap it to the
snaps.
Snap Fabric
to Header
Secure Header to Windshield
Center the Bikini on the vehicle. Place the tabs on
the Header Knob Bases above the footman loops
in the windshield frame. Place a Header Knob
Plate under a footman loop. Install a Header Knob
through the plate and footman loop and thread it
into the Header Knob Base. Repeat this with both
Header Knob Bases.
Header
Knob Base
Footman
Loop
Header
Knob Plate
Header
Knob
Header
Secure Center Strap
Drape the Bikini over the speaker pod. Locate the
two straps sewn to the rear of the bikini. Pull the
straps under the pod and hook each strap into the
opening as shown. Pull the end of each strap to
tighten securely.
View from Rear
Hook Strap into Hole
Bikini
Bikini
Pull End of Strap
to Tighten
Rev. C 0109 52580 pg. 2
Header Bikini® – Installation Instructions
Secure Bikini Above Doors
Vehicles Without Door Side Rails
Locate the hook and loop strips sewn to the front
corners of the Bikini. Wrap them around the horizontal bar and fasten them to each other. Then
locate the hook and loop strips sewn to the side of
the Bikini above the door. Wrap them around the
horizontal bar and fasten them to each other. Do
this on both sides of the vehicle.
Front
Vehicles With Door Side Rails
Locate the hook and loop strips sewn to the side of the Bikini above the door. Tuck them under the bikini
above the Door Side Rail.
Slip the plastic strip along the side of the Bikini into the channel in the Door Side Rail.
Fold the fabric insert from back to front so that it lays fl at on top of the horizontal sport bar. Locate the hook
and loop strips sewn to the front corners of the Bikini and wrap them around the horizontal bar to fasten
them to each other.
Repeat this on both sides of the vehicle.
Hook and Loop Strips - Wrap
around Horizontal Sport Bar
and Fasten to each other
Driver’s Door Opening
Plastic Strip - Slip
into Channel in
Side Rail
Tuck in Hook and
Loop Strips
Secure Side Buckle Straps
Locate the buckle strap sewn to the right side of
the Bikini. Pull the strap under the pod and hook it
into the same hole as the right rear buckle strap.
Repeat on the other side of the vehicle.
Pull End
of Strap
to Tighten
Bikini
Hook Strap into Hole
Front
Driver’s Door Opening
Fold Fabric Insert
from Front to Back
Hook and Loop Strips - Wrap
around Horizontal Sport Bar
and Fasten to each other
Driver’s Door Opening
Rev. C 0109 52580 pg. 3
Header Bikini® – Installation Instructions
Secure Rear Corner Straps
Locate the buckle straps sewn to the rear corners of
the Bikini . Wrap the strap under the Bikini and around
the sport bars. Thread the end of the strap through the
buckle and pull it tight. Repeat on the other side.
Wrap Strap around
Horizontal Sport Bar
and Thread Through
Buckle
Care and Maintenance of your Bestop
Product
Y our Bestop product is made of the fi nest materials available. To
keep it looking new and for the maximum possible wear, 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 or use Bestop-recommended Bestop
Cleaner and Bestop Protectant. Bestop Cleaner and Bestop
Protectant are specially formulated to provide a total cleaning
and protection system. Bestop Cleaner will not harm vehicle
fi nish, is biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Bestop
Protectant protects against UV-fading, cracking and hardening.
Water: Seeping through at the seams may be stopped by
applying 3-M Scotchgard® on the inside of the seams. 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
We warrant our product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for the terms specifi ed below, provided there has been normal use and proper maintenance.
This warranty applies to the original purchaser only. All remedies under this warranty are limited to the repair or replacement of any item or items found by the factory to be
defective within the time period specifi ed. If you have a warranty claim, fi rst you must call our factory at the number below for instructions. You must retain proof of purchase
and submit a copy with any items returned for warranty work. Upon completion of warranty work, if any, we will return the repaired or replaced item or items to you freight
prepaid. Damage to our products caused by accidents, fi re, vandalism, negligence, misinstallation, misuse, Acts of God, or by defective parts not manufactured by us, is not
covered under this warranty.
THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS FOR REPLACE-A-TOP™, SAILCLOTH REPLACE-A-TOP™, SUPERTOP®, SUPERTOP® REPLACEMENT SKINS,
SUNRIDER®, AND TIGERTOP®: TWO YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS FOR ALL OTHER “SOFT GOODS” MANUF ACTURED BY OUR COMPANY (USING PRIMARILY VINYLS, PLASTICS, AND/
OR FOAM): ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS FOR ALL OTHER “HARD GOODS” MANUFACTURED BY OUR COMPANY (USING PRIMARILY METALS, PLASTICS,
AND/OR FIBERGLASS): ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CREATED HEREBY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE SAME
DURATION AND SCOPE AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For further information or request for warranty work, please contact:
Bestop Inc. Customer Service
Toll-Free: (800)845-3567
Main: (303)465-1755
E-mail: csbestop@Bestop.com
Website: www.Bestop.com
Rev. C 0109 52580 pg. 4
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