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Installing Tensioning Element

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  1. Position spiral spring -5-  with the spring plate -6-  on the fabric cover -4- (-arrow A-)  and fold over the fabric cover -arrow B-  .
  2. Position the hood covering -3-  on the fabric cover in such a way -arrow C-  that the holes are aligned with the bores in the spring plate.
  3. Position the tensioning element -2-  and secure with the fastening screws -1- (-arrow D-)  .
  4. Fig 1: Installing Tensioning Element
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  5. Fold the tensioning element -1-  over by 90° -arrow A-  .
  6. Fold over the Velcro fastener -2-  on the fabric cover -3- (-arrows B-)  and press it on -arrow C-  .
  7. Fig 2: Securing Velcro Fastener
    G09590235Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.