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Installing tension strap: Notes

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  1. Installing tension strap on roof frame 1

    Position tension strap -41-  on roof frame 1 -11-  and screw in with the fastening screws -42-  .

    Fig 1: Installing Tension Strap On Roof Frame 1
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    Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.). 

  2. Installing tension strap on the main bow

    Position tension strap -41-  on main bow -14-  on the holes provided, rivet on the tension strap -41-  with the pop rivets -43-  (parts scope component of convertible-top covering).

    Fig 2: Installing Tension Strap On Main Bow
    G03055678Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Installing tension strap on the corner bow

    Position tension strap -41-  on corner bow -18-  on the holes provided, rivet on the tension strap -41-  with the pop rivets -43-  (parts scope component of convertible-top covering).

    Fig 3: Installing Tension Strap On Corner Bow
    G03055679Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installing tension strap on the tension bow

    Position tension strap -41-  on tension bow -21-  on the holes provided, rivet on the tension strap -41-  with the pop rivets -43-  (parts scope component of convertible-top covering).

    Fig 4: Installing Tension Strap On Tension Bow
    G03055680Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installing plastic panel
    1. Insert fastening clip -44a-  onto the tab of the plastic panel -44-  from behind and turn 90° clockwise. See Fig 5.
    2. Position plastic panel -44-  on roof frame 1 -11-  and screw in with the fastening screws -45-  . See Fig 5.

    Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.). 

    Fig 5: Installing Plastic Panel On Roof Frame 1
    G03055681Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.