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A. Soft top cover fore-and-aft and lateral adjustment

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The soft top cover can be adjusted fore-and-aft, laterally and vertically. The adjustment is done to provide a pleasant appearance and a correct fit between the body and the boot lid.

The different adjusting points are detailed below. The order in which the adjustments are done depend entirely on the soft top cover adjustment when the work begins.

  1. Lateral and vertical adjustments are done at the hinge mounting to the body. Loosen the bolts and adjust.
    Fig 1: Loosening Lock Fitting Bolts
    G03508611Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Adjustment fore-and-aft is done at the soft top cover mounting to the hinges. Loosen the nuts and adjust so that the clearance between the soft top cover and the boot lid front edge is approximately 8 mm.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Fore-And-Aft
    G03508612Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.