Install soft top cover

• With the help of a support person, insert the convertible top fabric (1) into the convertible top frame.
• Position the convertible top fabric (1) on the edge stripping of the convertible top bow (2) and thread it in.
• Slide the convertible top fabric (1) on the convertible top linkage in the direction of the arrow and center it.

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• Observe the positions of the edge stripping of the convertible top fabric:
• For the roof arch (1) and (2), feed in the edge stripping at the front.
• For the roof arch (3), feed in the edge stripping at the rear.

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• Guide the cargo straps (1) on the convertible top bow (2) in the direction of the arrow.

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Thread the tension cable (1) on the convertible top fabric (2) on the convertible top frame (3).

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Position the tension cable (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension cable to convertible top linkage
  Screw	tightening torque	11 Nm

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Position the rear window (3).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear window to convertible top linkage
  Screw	tightening torque	4.2 Nm

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• Connect connectors (2) and lock.
  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Put the convertible top fabric (1) over the convertible top frame (2) in the direction of the arrow.
• Be sure that the convertible top fabric (1) is correctly fed in at the guiding pin (3).

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• Position the convertible top fabric (2) on the convertible top frame.
• Fasten the blind rivets (1).

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• Put the convertible top fabric (1) over the convertible top frame in the direction of the arrow and clip in the edge stripping (2) in the marked area.

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Attach the retaining tab (2) on the convertible top linkage (3).
• Attach the tension spring (1).

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Position the retaining tab (2) and the tension cable (3) in the area of the blind rivet (1).

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• When doing this, take care that the blind rivet (1) also secures the retaining tab (2) for the rear tension cable on the opposite side of the convertible top linkage.

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• Place the convertible top in the half-open position.
• Thread the tension cable (1) on to the convertible top bow (2).

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• Fold the convertible top fabric (1) forwards.
• Feed in and attach the retaining straps (2) on the convertible top bow (3).

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• Put the convertible top fabric (1) over the convertible top bow (2) from the outer in the direction of arrow.
• Tighten down screw (3).

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• Hook the convertible top fabric (1) along the marked area on the retaining clips (2).

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• Attach the convertible top fabric (1) to the convertible top bow (2).

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• Secure the wiring harness (1) to the loops (2) on convertible top fabric (3).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE REAR ROOF FRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEALING CARRIER OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT WINDSHIELD PANEL SEALS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE WINDSHIELD PANEL .
• Refer to FITTING THE ROOF LINING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD PANEL TRIM .
• Refer to ADJUSTING DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
• Refer to ADJUSTING THE REAR SIDE WINDOW .