Installing tension strap: Notes

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Installing tension strap on roof frame 1
Position tension strap -41- on roof frame 1 -11- and screw in with the fastening screws -42- .

Fig 1: Installing Tension Strap On Roof Frame 1
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Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.).
Installing tension strap on the main bow
Position tension strap -41- on main bow -14- on the holes provided, rivet on the tension strap -41- with the pop rivets -43- (parts scope component of convertible-top covering).

Fig 2: Installing Tension Strap On Main Bow
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Installing tension strap on the corner bow
Position tension strap -41- on corner bow -18- on the holes provided, rivet on the tension strap -41- with the pop rivets -43- (parts scope component of convertible-top covering).

Fig 3: Installing Tension Strap On Corner Bow
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Installing tension strap on the tension bow
Position tension strap -41- on tension bow -21- on the holes provided, rivet on the tension strap -41- with the pop rivets -43- (parts scope component of convertible-top covering).

Fig 4: Installing Tension Strap On Tension Bow
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Installing plastic panel
1. Insert fastening clip -44a- onto the tab of the plastic panel -44- from behind and turn 90° clockwise. See Fig 5.
2. Position plastic panel -44- on roof frame 1 -11- and screw in with the fastening screws -45- . See Fig 5.
Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.).

Fig 5: Installing Plastic Panel On Roof Frame 1
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