Installing roof liner

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Pulling in tightening strips on main bow and on centre cover moulding
NOTE: Push convertible-top button in closed direction until the convertible-top compartment lid is in half-closed position.

Pull both tightening strips of the roof liner into the groove on the main bow and centre cover moulding by approx. 30 mm. Pull in both tightening strips simultaneously.

Fig 1: Pulling In Tightening Strips On Main Bow And On Centre Cover Moulding
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Fitting roof frame connection at front
Press the roof liner connection (plastic U-rail) into the front of the roof frame.

Fig 2: Fitting Roof Frame Connection At Front
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Pressing in the plastic clip at sides of roof frame
Press in the plastic clip at the sides of the roof

Fig 3: Pressing In Plastic Clip At Sides Of Roof Frame

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Engaging tension hook on main bow
Use the assembly tool to engage the tension hook into the pin of the convertible-top support/main bow.

Fig 4: Engaging Tension Hook On Main Bow
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Closing the Velcro fastening of the push bar.
Close the Velcro fastening of the push bar.

Fig 5: Closing Velcro Fastening Of Push Bar
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Fitting roof liner connection on tension bow
NOTE:
- In vehicles with a roof liner produced before 12.04.2000, a new roof liner with a new cut must be installed when the convertible-top covering with a small rear window is replaced. Refer to Conversion measure on the tension bow for the roof liner in vehicles produced before 12.04.2000 .
Position the roof liner connection and cloth covering on the tension bow. Secure the connection by pressing in the plastic clips into the tension bow on the left and right.

Fig 6: Fitting Roof Liner Connection On Tension Bow
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A = up to production date 12.04.2000

B = as from production date 13.04.2000
Ending service position
End service position and press the ball socket of the tension cable into the ball head of the adjusting element on the left and right. Engage the strip on the cloth covering in the rear wall of the convertible-top compartment lid.

Fig 7: Identifying Service Position

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