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Fifth bow latch motor: Removing

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  1. Run the soft top so that the fifth bow and the soft top cover are completely raised.
    Fig 1: Raising Top Cover
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  2. Remove the covering shell.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 2
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  3. Connect the diagnostics tool and operate the fifth bow latch motor to half open position (soft top cover access flap is half open) using the command:

    "STC"

    "Activate"

    "5th bow latch motor

    "Up"

  4. Protect the rear panels and the boot lid. Fit the protection under the soft top cover, the motor can easily fall onto the boot lid.
  5. Remove the operating arms from the fifth bow latch motor.
  6. Unplug the connector.
  7. Remove the bolts securing the motor and hold one hand under the motor when the last bolt is removed. Lift away the motor.
    8. Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 5-7
    G03508782Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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