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Fifth bow latch motor: Fitting

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  1. Fit the latch motor and tighten the bolts. Respective collision cable end sleeves pointing at each other. Fit new cable ties.

    Tightening torque, two upper bolts: 14 N.m (10.3 lbf ft) 

    Two lower bolts: 7 N.m (5.2 lbf ft) 

  2. Fit the operating arms to the motor.
  3. Plug in the connector.
    4. Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1-3
    G03508783Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Run the soft top up and down a few times and check the function.
  5. Refit the shell.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 5
    G03508784Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Adjust the lock function. see ADJUSTING THE FIFTH BOW LOCK .
  7. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
  8. Remove the protection and run the soft top to closed position and lock it against the windscreen frame.
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