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Complete side, soft top mechanism: Fitting

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  1. Lift in the side assembly. Guide it in using the stop lugs.
  2. Insert the cables.
  3. Tighten the nuts.

    Tightening torque : 28 N.m (20.7 lbf ft) 

  4. Fit the first bow to the center rail.
  5. Fit the control linkage stub axles (from the outside).
    6. Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 2-5
    G03508686Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the second bow.
  7. Fit the third bow and bend down the rail with the base.
  8. Pop rivet the base and the elastic band.
    9. Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 6-8
    G03508687Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Fit the cable to the rear rail and pull the cable attaching lug as far rearwards as possible so that the bolt abuts the front end of the attaching lug groove. Tighten the bolt.

    Tightening torque:  12 N.m

    Turn the bolt an additional 120°-170°.

    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 9
    G03508688Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Fit new double-backed tape to the rear rail.

    Refit the upholstery over the rear rail and fit the seal.

  11. Fit the center rail and the middle seal.
    12. Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 10-11
    G03508689Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Fit the fourth bow.
  13. Fit the fifth bow.
  14. Fit the window guide for the rear window and plug in the connectors for the electrically heated rear window.
  15. Fit the fifth bow end seal.
  16. Fit the hydraulic cylinders.
    17. Fig 5: Illustration For Steps 12-16
    G03508690Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Maneuver the soft top into closed position. Do not lock the soft top in the windscreen frame.
  18. Tighten the side cable bolt on the rear rail.

    Tightening torque:  12 N.m

  19. Pop rivet the elastic band to the center rail.
  20. Fit the screws and clip securing the headlining to the rear rail.
    21. Fig 6: Illustration For Steps 18-20
    G03508691Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Adjust the soft top  .
  22. Connect the diagnostics tool, erase any diagnostic trouble codes.
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