Preparing Hood Frame And Hood Covering

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Hood Covering

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Information

Always replace the spare parts contained in the "convertible-top covering" scope of parts.

All pins and screw joints must be checked for tightness before the hood covering is installed. → 613055 REPLACING HOOD FRAME
Measure the Centre between the restraining straps and mark it on the tension bow.
Replace the tension strap. → 613055 REPLACING HOOD FRAME
Pull clamping rail -3- into the pull strip -1- of the hood covering -2- in direction of arrow.
Slide calmping rail -3- through to the inside. Position fastening screw -4- on hood covering -2- and screw in by hand by approx. 4 turns.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Rail, Strip Hood Covering
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Pull slide -1- into the pull strip -2- of the hood covering in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Pulling Strip Of Hood Covering
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