Installation note

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If necessary, reinstall clamps in frame. In the newer versions the clamps are permanently integrated in the frame.

Press net over a wide area into frame.

Fig 1: Pulling Plastic Strip

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NOTE: Pictures show removal on the left side, proceed in the same way for the right side.

Lever out center of rotation (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Centre Of Rotation

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Completely lever out center of rotation (1).

Fig 3: Removing Centre Of Rotation

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Replace centers of rotation (1). (refer to repair kit in the Electronic Parts Catalogue)

Insert center of rotation (1) in guide rail and clip in.

Make sure wind deflector is correctly seated in center of rotation (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Centers Of Rotation

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IMPORTANT: Tape off paintwork in working area.
Avoid bending wind deflector (1).
Control carriage (4) is under spring tension.

Detach wind deflector (1) out of control carriage (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Slide control carriage (4) for wind deflector with plastic wedge forwards and hold in position (spring tension).

Attach wind deflector (1) carefully to rail (3) with guide (2).

Fig 5: Removing Wind Deflector From Control Carriage

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IMPORTANT: Slowly move control carriage back into initial position.
Installation note:
Make sure tensioning elements are correctly seated.