Installing the convertible-top covering

1. Measure the centre between the restraining straps and mark it on the tension bow.
Fig 1: Identifying Mark On Tension Bow At Center Of Restraining Straps
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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. Refer to REPLACING CONVERTIBLE-TOP FRAME 

Fig 2: Pulling Tightening Strip Of Convertible Top Covering Into Centre Cover Moulding

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Inset A = model version without roof liner  . See Fig 2 .

1. Pull tightening strip of convertible-top covering into cover moulding.
2. Position the retaining clips in the groove of the centre cover moulding.

Inset B = model version with roof liner  . See Fig 2 .

Pull tightening strip of convertible-top covering into cover moulding.

1. Lay the convertible-top covering on the convertible-top frame, fit the tightening strip of the convertible-top covering in the groove of the main bow and centre.
2. For vehicles and convertible-top coverings with extended tightening strips on the left and right, cut off the tightening strips flush at the tension strap.

Fig 3: Cutting Off Tightening Strips Flush At Tension Strap

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Fig 4: Fastening Convertible-Top Covering At Main Bow

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1. Press the centre of the convertible-top covering that coincides with the marking on the tension bow into the upper groove of the tension bow.
2. Centre the middle of the seal and tap into the groove of the tension bow.

1. Press the tension bow seal in the centred groove of the tension bow.
2. Pull the protective paper off the self-adhesive strip of the convertible-top covering and the tension bow seal.
3. Position convertible-top covering on the tension bow seal and press into place.

Fig 5: Fitting Additional Seal

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1. Lay the convertible-top covering to the front and guide the shaped sheetmetal part into the roof frame from above.
2. Fasten the convertible-top covering with the fastening screws, starting from the rear bottom side of the roof frame.

Fig 6: Fastening Convertible Top Covering At Sides Of Roof Frame

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Fig 7: Fastening Convertible Top Covering At Front

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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.

1. Pull the horizontal pull strip of the convertible-top covering into the groove of the clamping rail.
2. Fold the cardboard insert underneath around the clamping rail.

Fig 8: Pulling Pull Strip Into Clamping Rail

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Pull the vertical pull strip of the convertible-top covering into the slider, turn it inward and push it into the main bow together with the clamping rail.

Fig 9: Fitting Clamping Rail With Slider

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Fig 10: Fastening Cable Of Convertible-Top Covering

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Position the cable with the clamping rail at the B-pillar (main bow) and screw in place with the fastening screw.

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

Fig 11: Pressing Plastic Plugs Into Clamping Rail From Inside

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

Fig 12: Fastening Convertible Top Covering At Sides

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Fig 13: Fastening Holding Strap Of Convertible Top Covering

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Guide the Velcro seal of the holding strap around the push bar and close.

1. Remove the fixing clips and clip the convertible-top seal into the roof frame at the corners from the front.
2. Fasten the retaining rail at the front on the roof frame using the fastening screws.
3. Close and lock the convertible top.

Fig 14: Fastening Retaining Rail At Front On Roof Frame Using Fastening Screws

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1. The seal on the roof frame at the sides consists of two parts.
2. Screw the upper seal to the roof frame together with a retaining rail using the fastening screws.
3. Press the lower seal into the profile of the retaining rail.

Fig 15: Fastening Seal At Sides Of Roof Frame

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Fig 16: Fastening Convertible Top Covering End Piece On Tension Bow

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

Model version with roof liner 

1. When pressing the centre cover moulding into the roof frame, make sure that the top side of the convertible top is free from wrinkles.
2. If necessary, shift the pull strip to the left or right.

Fig 17: Pulling Strip And Centre Cover Moulding In Roof Frame (With Roof Liner)

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Model version without roof liner 

1. The centre cover moulding is additionally secured using a retaining clip (small inset).
2. Press the retaining clip into the groove of the centre cover moulding and pull downwards over the roof frame edge.

Press the tension bow seal into the outer groove of the tension bow.