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Fault symptoms

Noise from first bow.

SYMPTOM PROCEDURE (NOISE FROM FIRST BOW)

Symptom Cause Procedure Cars concerned
Creaking noise from first bow. Soft top profile may be improperly adjusted. Adjust the screw in the joint between the front rail and center rail according to ADJUSTING THE SOFT TOP  B.  
Rattling noise from the first bow. Soft top adjusting screw may be loose. Secure the adjusting screw with locking compound and adjust according to ADJUSTING THE SOFT TOP  B. VIN Y7016217-17013387
Creaking noise from first bow. Soft top stop may be improperly adjusted. Adjust the stop, see ADJUSTING THE SOFT TOP  A.  
Creaking noise from first bow. Soft top length may be improperly adjusted. Adjust with shims according to ADJUSTING THE SOFT TOP  A.  
Rattling noise from first bow latch and latch handle. Play in first bow latch handle. Adjust as in Procedure 1, Rattling noise from first bow inside and difficulty in moving latch  . VIN up to and including - X7024103