Assembling Hood Frame: Notes

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CAUTION: Incorrect mounting of roll-over bar with hood frame

Danger of injury
Risk of damage to hood components

→ Secure roll-over bar with hood frame on assembly fixture.

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Only use blind rivets from the parts package.

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This document describes how to re-assemble the convertible top frame on a roll-over bar that has been removed.
All convertible-top components described here can also be removed and installed on the vehicle except for the main folding top bow and the convertible top support.

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Frame Components
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1. Roll-over bar
2. Hood support
3. B-pillar
4. Roof frame
5. Main bow
6. Top tension strap
7. Corner bow
8. Bottom tension strap
9. Tension bow
10. Tension cable
11. Water drip pan

Fit roll-over bar on assembly fixture. → 6972IN MOUNTING ROLL-OVER BAR ON ASSEMBLY FIXTURE