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Control linkage between front and center rails: Removing

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  1. Operate the soft top to half open position and fit special tool Soft top support (16) 82 93 144 to prevent the soft top from falling down once the hydraulic pressure is released.
  2. Remove the upper headlining screw
  3. Remove the seals and seal retainers on the front and center rails.
    4. Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 2-3
    G03508676Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Drill out the pop rivet securing the elastic band to the rear rail.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4
    G03508677Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Bend the flange upwards in order to gain access to the rear rail stub axle. Remove the stub axle. The stub axle can only be removed from the inside.
  6. Remove the stub axle securing the control linkage to the center rail. The stub axle can only be removed from the inside.
  7. Remove the clip and stub axle securing the control linkage to the front rail.
  8. Remove the stop lug and tap out the second bow from the guide pin. Lift away the linkage.
    9. Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 5-8
    G03508678Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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