Conversion measure on the tension bow for the tension strap in vehicles produced before 12.04.2000
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NOTE:
- Introduction on 13.04.2000 of a new convertible-top covering with modified rear window and wider tension strap for improved setting down of the convertible-top covering!
- In vehicles with production date up to 12.04.2000, the holes for the tension strap connection must be re-measured and re-drilled!
- The rivet connection on the tension bow has changed from a 2-point to a 3-point rivet connection!
Fig 1: Identifying Rivet Holes Dimensions For Tension Bow For Tension Strap - Vehicles Produced Before 12.04.2000
- Measuring and drilling the rivet holes for the tension strap
- Measure the dimensions -A = 10 mm centrally starting from the old rivet holes -X- of the tension bow on the left and right. See Fig 1 .
- Measure the dimension -B = 30 mm- centrally starting from the measured dimension -A- of the tension bow on the left and right. See Fig 1 .
- Centre the measured dimensions using a prick punch. Drill the centrings with a drill bit 5 mm.