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Installing Front Roof Frame

  1. Position roof frame -2-  on the hood covering -3-  and align it.
  2. Press in cover piping -1-  on the roof frame -2- (-arrow-)  .

    A self-adhesive strip is affixed to the front of the hood covering.

    Fig 1: Locating Roof Frame And Hood Covering
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    Information 

    There must be no bubbles, especially in the area of the lap seam. If necessary, re-tighten convertible top covering with pliers.

  3. Fold the hood covering -1-  around the roof frame -2-  and into the groove without wrinkles -arrows A-  .
  4. Stick on hood covering -1-  at the sides of the roof frame -2- (-arrows B-). 
  5. Fig 2: Fastening Hood Covering
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  6. Secure the hood covering at the front with clamps.
    Fig 3: Fastening Front Hood Covering
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