Installing convertible top

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Fig 1: Installing Convertible Top (Steps 1-5)

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CONVERTIBLE TOP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (STEPS 1-5)

No.	Procedure	Instructions
1	Checking assembly aids	Ensure that the assembly aids -17- . See Fig 1.
2	Placing convertible top on the vehicle	Position convertible-top supports -11-17- . See Fig 1.
3	Fitting rear side window inner seal	Insert rear side window inner seal -14-15-13-12-15-10- . See Fig 1.
4	Screwing convertible top on the inner side section	Screw down the convertible-top support -11-10-8- . See Fig 1.
5	Connect electrical plug connection	Join the electrical plug connection -16- . See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Installing Convertible Top (Steps 6-10)

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CAUTION: Damage to hydraulic system if hydraulic lines are trapped or crushed during installation. Pay special attention when routing the hydraulic lines in the clips.

CONVERTIBLE TOP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (STEPS 6-10)

No.	Procedure	Instructions
6	Installing hydraulic cylinder	Position hydraulic cylinder -9-Figure A-Figure B-Figure C-8175- . See Fig 2.
7	Fastening the drive lever	Secure drive lever -5-4- . See Fig 2.
8	Installing spray protection	Insert the spray protection -6-7- . See Fig 2.
9	Engaging tension cables	Fold down tension bow and press ball socket of the left and right tension cables -3- . See Fig 2.
9		Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE-PANEL LINING, - AS OF MY 1996 .
10	Convertible top calibration	Connect the Porsche System Tester to the diagnostic socket. Switch on the ignition. -F7 key- . See Fig 2.
10		Select menu item "Convertible top", and select menu item "Calibrate" in the command line which then appears. Start the calibration with the -F7 key- . See Fig 2.