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Soft top: Fitting

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IMPORTANT: Position some protection over the sides of the soft top cover.
  1. Fit the soft top. Guide it into position using the guide pins.
  2. Insert the electric leads.
  3. Fit the shims.
  4. Fit the nuts and tighten them.

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (20.7 lbf ft) 

  5. Plug in the connectors and fixate the electric leads. Fit the relay holders.
    6. Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 3-5
    G03508637Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Begin by connecting the main cylinder (outer) to the soft top mechanism. Turn the cylinder housing and position the pin in the soft top mechanism.
    IMPORTANT: Never turn the piston rod in the cylinder housing when the piston rod is in an end position as the end position switches may be damaged. If the piston rod must be turned, do so when the piston rod is in the middle of its stroke.
  7. Fit the pin so that the deep groove ends up in the space for the lock. Then move the clip into the groove in the soft top mechanism and pin.
  8. Fit the piston rods at respective position in the soft top mechanism and press in the pin as well as the lock with the clip.
    9. Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 7-8
    G03508638Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Check the fit and the profile of the soft top. See ADJUSTING THE SOFT TOP .
  10. Refit the side trim. See FITTING .
  11. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
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