Replacing Tension Strap And Bracing Strap

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Remove tension strap and bracing strap.
1. 1.1. Loosen the felt tape -1- close to the tension strap -2- and roof frame (1) -3- (-arrow- ).
  
  Fig 1: Loosening Felt Tape
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2. 1.2. Carefully lift up the plastic panel -1- (-arrow A- ) and unscrew the fastening screws -2- .
  
  Fig 2: Removing Roof Frame Tension Strap
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3. 1.3. Remove the tension strap -3- from the roof frame (1) -4- (-arrow B- ).
4. 1.4. Loosen the fleece tape -1- close to the tension strap -2- and main folding top bow -3- (-arrow- ).
  
  Fig 3: Loosening Main Folding Top Bow Tension Strap
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5. 1.5. Drill out blind rivets -4- on the main folding top bow -3- .
6. 1.6. Fold over foam strip -1- on the tension strap -2- (-arrow- ).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Corner Bow Tension Strap
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7. 1.7. Drill out blind rivets -3- on the corner bow -4- .
8. 1.8. Drill out blind rivets -1- on the tension strap -2- and bracing strap -3- on the tension bow -4- .
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Tension Strap And Bracing Strap
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Install tension strap and bracing strap.
1. 2.1. Position tension strap -2- and bracing strap -3- at the holes provided on the tension bow -4- and rivet on with blind rivets -1- .
  
  Fig 6: Securing Tension Strap And Bracing Strap
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2. 2.2. Fold foam strip -1- over -arrow- .
  
  Fig 7: Securing Tension Strap On Corner Bow
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3. 2.3. Position tension strap -2- at the holes provided on the corner bow -4- and rivet on with blind rivets -3- .
4. 2.4. Position tension strap -2- at the holes provided on the main folding top bow -3- and rivet on with blind rivets -4- .
  
  Fig 8: Securing Main Folding Top Bow Tension Strap
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  Information
  
  If the fleece tape/felt tape is no longer sticky enough or is damaged, it must be replaced.
5. 2.5. Stick on the fleece tape -1- close to the tension strap -2- and main folding top bow -3- (-arrow- ).
6. 2.6. Carefully lift the plastic panel -4- (-arrow A- ).
  
  Fig 9: Securing Tension Strap On Roof Frame
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7. 2.7. Position tension strap -2- on the roof frame (1) -3- (-arrow B- ) and secure with the fastening screws -1- . → Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ft. lb.)
  Information
  
  If the fleece tape/felt tape is no longer sticky enough or is damaged, it must be replaced.
8. 2.8. Stick on the felt tape -1- close to the tension strap -2- and roof frame (1) -3- (-arrow- ).
  
  Fig 10: Closing Tension Strap
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