Installing the front strut

• Position the front strut (1) on the previously made marks on the convertible top linkage (2).
• Tighten down screws (4).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front strut to convertible top linkage
  Screw	tightening torque	35 Nm

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• Connect connectors (3) and lock.
• Fasten the retaining strip for the convertible top fabric (1) on 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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• Hook tension cables (1) in the convertible top bow (2).

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• Put convertible top fabric (2) over the convertible top bow from the outside (3) (arrow.
• Tighten down screw (1).

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

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• Attach the headlining (1) on the springs (2).

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• Fasten the headlining (1) on the clamps (2).

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• Fasten the blind rivets (1).

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Follow-up work 

• 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 INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD PANEL TRIM .
• Refer to ADJUSTING DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
• Refer to ADJUSTING THE REAR SIDE WINDOW .