Installing convertible top bow, front

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Feed in the front convertible roof brace (1) at the convertible top linkage and position it.

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Fasten the edge stripping (2) at the convertible roof brace (1) in the arrow direction.
Make sure that the edge stripping (2) can be easily shifted after securing it in the convertible roof brace (1).

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NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
Position the convertible roof brace at the preset marks in the area (1).

Tighten down screw (2).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Convertible roof brace to hood linkage
Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

Position the seal (2) for the windshield panel.
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Seal carrier to hood linkage
Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	5 Nm

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