Tightening torques
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TIGHTENING TORQUES - CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAME
| Location | Illustration | Thread | Tightening torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fastening screws of convertible-top support on roll-over bar | Procedure No. 4, item -7- . See Figure . | M8 | 23 Nm(17ftlb.) |
| Fastening screws of belt reel and deflector on roll-over bar | Procedure No. 5, Item -10, 11- . See Figure . | Inch thread | 50 Nm(37ftlb.) |
| Fastening screw of bracket on roll-over bar | Procedure No. 6, Item -13- . See Figure . | self-tapping | 2,5 Nm(2ftlb.) |
| Fastening screws of convertible-top lock on roof frame | Procedure No. 11, Item -24- . See Figure . | M6 | 7 Nm(5ftlb.) |
| Fastening screws of centring pin on roof frame | Procedure No. 12, Item -26- . See Figure . | self-tapping | 7 Nm(5ftlb.) |
| Fastening screws of cover flap on roof frame | Procedure No. 13, Item -29- . See Figure . | Self-tapping | 2,8 Nm(2ftlb.) |
| Fastening screws of connection-piece on tension bow | Procedure No. 14, Item -32- . See Figure . | M6 | 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) |
| Fastening screws of tension strap on roof frame | Procedure No. 18, Item -38- | M5 | 2,8 Nm(2ftlb.) |