How do I remove the hard top from a 2008 Jeep Wrangler?

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I'm asking this on behalf of my automotively inept sister. She bought a new 2008 Jeep Wrangler. We can remove the panels over the driver and passenger without issue, but removing the larger back hard top is an issue.

We have the appropriate Torx bit to remove all the screws except two, located next to where the rear passengers would sit. All of the other screws had the heads pointing up, which were easy to remove. These two have the heads pointing down, and there just is no clearance to get anything in there to remove the screws.

The dealership has proven to be no help to us. I'm convinced that someone screwed up and screws are upside down.

Is there a special tool out there, or has the dealership "screwed up" on this and they were supposed to reverse the screws after my sister bought the car?
 
this came from Steve A aka StvDiego another user from a different question don't need to put this as best answer


Very easy, there are two clips right behind the visors at the inside top of the windshield, un-clip those. In the back there are three black screws along the edge and under the side windows on each side holding the top down, remove those (you'll need a torx bit and save the nut that is under it, it'll fall out); unplug the rear window defroster/wiper plug that's just inside the left of the rear window and be sure to plug the wiper hose.

It'll take at least two people now. Close your tailgate and leave the back window open then, starting at the front slowly apply pressure on the edge of the top where the door hits. The top will be stuck to the windshield seal so you'll need to break it free of the seals. Keep lifting until it breaks free of the seals on the front and along the back. Then each person should lift from the sides, one had in the door opening and one in the rear window opening, lift the top and slowly walk the top off the back of the Jeep. it isn't that heavy, just awkward. When you put it on the ground be careful with the edges, they will chip, don't drag it. Of course if you have more than two people it is easier, but two can do it.
 
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