Fastening Tension Rope Of Hood Covering

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Fig 1: Identifying Hood Covering

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Place tension rope -2- into the guide level of the clamping rail -3- and tighten the middle fastening screw -1- on the main folding top bow. Tightening torque → Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Covering Tension Rope Fastening Screw
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Fit fastening screw -1- into the tension rope eyelet and hood covering and tighten it. Tightening torque → Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
Carefully tilt the hood forward with your hand.
Secure the clamping rail -2- at the rear using the fastening screw -1- . Tightening torque → Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)

Fig 3: Identifying Clamping Rail Fastening Screw
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