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Soft top storage: Removing

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  1. Open the boot lid.
  2. Remove the clips and loosen the bolts, close the boot lid.
  3. Remove the soft top. See SOFT TOP .
  4. Remove the upper mountings for the seat belts.
  5. Remove the front moulding and the two clips from the body.
  6. Lift up the rear part of the outer window seal and remove the clip under the moulding.
  7. Tap in the pins on the clips on the side protectors and pull out the clips.
  8. Remove the soft top cover seal strip.
  9. Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 4-8
    G03508700Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the plastic clips.
  11. Push out the cable lead-through and lift up the Velcro strip.
  12. Unplug the connectors.
  13. Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 9-11
    G03508701Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Lift out the soft top storage.