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Installing the convertible-top covering

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NOTE:
  1. All pins and screw joints must be checked for tightness before the convertible-top covering is installed. See REPLACING CONVERTIBLE-TOP FRAME  .
  2. If the convertible-top covering is very taut (with new convertible-top covering), close the convertible top and heat the convertible-top covering evenly using a heating lamp!
  3. Ensure that the convertible-top covering is not heated for longer than 1 hour!
  4. Maintain a safe distance from the heating lamp of approx. 50 cm, then leave the vehicle overnight with the convertible top closed!
  5. For the convertible top to close correctly it is essential that the convertible top gear is set at the basic adjustment. See ADJUSTING CONVERTIBLE TOP GEAR  .
  1. Preparing convertible-top frame and convertible-top covering
    1. Measure the centre between the restraining straps and mark it on the tension bow.
    2. Replace the seals contained in the scope of parts on the left and right of the roof frame, and replace the centre cover moulding.
    3. Replace the tension strap. See INSTALLING TENSION STRAP  .
      4. Fig 1: Preparing Convertible Top Frame And Convertible Top Covering
      G03155081Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Installing the fold layer.
    1. Insert fold layer -27-  into the tension strap in -direction of arrow-  on left and right. Make sure that the fold layer is routed above the push bar. For an illustration of the push bar, refer to  10 .
    Fig 2: Installing Fold Layer
    G03155082Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Clipping in fold layer
    1. Press fold layer -27-  into clips -26-  in -direction of arrow-  .
    Fig 3: Clipping In Fold Layer
    G03155083Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Pulling convertible-top covering in at the main bow
    1. Lay the convertible-top covering on the convertible-top frame, fit the front tightening strip of the convertible-top covering in the groove of the cover moulding -28-  and fit and centre the rear tightening strip in the groove of the main bow -29-. 
    Fig 4: Pulling Convertible Top Covering In At Main Bow
    G03155084Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fastening the convertible-top covering at the sides of the roof frame
    1. Lay the convertible-top covering -9-  to the front and guide the shaped sheet metal part into the roof frame from above.
    2. Fasten the convertible-top covering with the fastening screws -8-  , starting from the rear (bottom side of the roof frame.
    Fig 5: Fastening Convertible Top Covering At Sides Of Roof Frame
    G03155085Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fastening convertible-top covering at front

    A cardboard strip and a self-adhesive strip are affixed at the front of the convertible-top covering.

    1. Pull the protective paper off the adhesive tape and fold the convertible-top material around the roof frame into the groove without wrinkles.
    2. The fold is initially held with fixing clips.
    Fig 6: Fastening Convertible Top Covering At Front
    G03155086Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Fastening the retaining rail and convertible-top seal on the roof frame
    1. Remove the fixing clips and clip the convertible-top seal -3-  into the roof frame at the corners from the front in -direction of the arrow-  .
    2. Fasten the retaining rail -2-  at the front on the roof frame -1-  using the fastening screws.
      3. Fig 7: Fastening Retaining Rail And Convertible Top Seal On Roof Frame
      G03155087Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fastening seal at the sides of the roof frame
    1. Affix the additional seal -7-  . See Fig 8 .
    2. The seal on the roof frame at the sides consists of two parts.
    3. Screw the upper seal -6-  and retaining strip -5-  to the roof frame using the fastening screws. Make sure that the additional seal is clamped under the retaining strip. See Fig 8 .
    4. Press the lower seal -4-  into the profile of the retaining strip -5-  . See Fig 8 .
    Fig 8: Fastening Seal At Sides Of Roof Frame
    G03155088Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connecting electrical plug connection to the rear window.
    CAUTION: Unplugging connectors on the rear window, carefully push on the plug connector.
    1. Carefully push plug connector -25-  left and right onto plug -24-  on the rear window.
    Fig 9: Connecting Electrical Plug Connection To Rear Window
    G03155089Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Fastening holding strap of the convertible-top covering

    Guide the Velcro seal -23-  around the push bar and close.

    Fig 10: Fastening Holding Strap Of Convertible Top Covering
    G03155090Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Pulling pull strip into the clamping rail
    1. Pull the horizontal pull strip of the convertible-top covering -9-  into the groove of the clamping rail -17-  in -direction of the arrow-  . See Fig 11 .
    2. Fold the cardboard insert underneath around the clamping rail.
    3. Secure the clamping rail -17-  with the fastening screw -19-  . See Fig 11 .
    Fig 11: Pulling Pull Strip Into Clamping Rail
    G03155091Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Fitting the clamping rail with slider

    Pull the vertical pull strip of the convertible-top covering into the slider -22-  in -direction of the arrow-  . Then turn inwards and together with the clamping rail -17-  press into the main bow.

    Fig 12: Fitting Clamping Rail With Slider
    G03155092Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Securing the clamping rail

    The clamping rail is secured by pressing the plastic plugs -20-  into the clamping rail from the inside.

    Fig 13: Securing Clamping Rail
    G03155093Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Fastening cable of the convertible-top covering

    Position the cable -16-  with the clamping rail -17-  at the B-pillar (main bow). See Fig 14 . Secure the clamping rail with the friction plate -18-  and the fastening screw -15-. 

    Fig 14: Fastening Cable Of Convertible Top Covering
    G03155094Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  15. Fastening convertible-top covering at the sides

    Clamp the outer pull strip of the convertible-top covering behind the leaf spring.

    Fig 15: Fastening Convertible Top Covering At Sides
    G03155095Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  16. Fastening convertible-top covering on the tension bow
    1. Press the centre of the convertible-top covering -9-  that coincides with the marking on the tension bow into the upper groove of the tension bow -11-.  See Fig 16 .
    2. Centre the middle of the seal -14-  and tap into the groove of the tension bow -11-. 
      3. Fig 16: Fastening Convertible Top Covering On Tension Bow
      G03155096Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  17. Fitting additional seal
    1. Insert the tension bow seal -11-  into the centred groove of the tension bow -14-  in -direction of the arrow-  .
    Fig 17: Fitting Additional Seal
    G03155097Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  18. Fastening convertible-top covering end-piece on the tension bow

    Apply adhesive over approx. 300 mm on the left and right sides of the convertible-top covering end piece and fold over the tension bow.

    Fig 18: Fastening Convertible Top Covering End-Piece On Tension Bow
    G03155098Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Fitting tension bow seal

Press the tension bow seal -10-  into the outer groove of the tension bow -11-.  See Fig 19 .

Fig 19: Fitting Tension Bow Seal
G03155099Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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