Installing hardtop

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Fig 1: Installing Hardtop Components

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INSTALLING HARDTOP INSTRUCTIONS

No.	Procedure	Instructions
1	Open the locking lever	The locking lever -2- . See Fig 1 .
2	Remove plastic cover	Lift plastic cover -6- . See Fig 1 .
3	Put on the hardtop	Carefully lift the hardtop over the vehicle from the rear and insert it into the mounts -7- . See Fig 1 .
4	Close locking lever at the rear	Pivot locks must be completely recessed in the pivot-pin locks; swivel both locking levers -4- . See Fig 1 .
5	Close locking lever at the front	Swivel locking lever -2-1- . See Fig 1 .
6	Connect the electrical plug connection of the rear window heater	Remove plastic cover of plug connection and push on rear window heating electric plug connection -5- . See Fig 1 .
7	Push on cover of the front locking lever	Push on cover -1- . See Fig 1 .
8	Test the rear window heater	Press symbol of the rocker switch -8- . See Fig 1 .
	The first time the hardtop is put on the vehicle, check gaps and, if necessary, adjust hardtop	See ADJUSTING THE HARDTOP . Refer to DIAGRAM - GAP DIMENSIONS, HARDTOP .