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Third bow: Fitting

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  1. Thoroughly vacuum all drill burrs from the headlining and the car.
  2. Tap out the pop rivet from the rear rail.
  3. Fit the bow and screw it down. Use thread locking compound on the screws.
  4. Pop rivet the base.
  5. Fit new double-backed tape on the third bow. Stretch the outer roof fabric towards the third bow and fold the fabric edge around the bow. Fit the plastic retainer for the headlining in the third bow. Make sure that the headlining and outer roof midlines are directly lined up.
    6. Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 3-5
    G03508667Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the new double-backed tape on the second bow. Stretch the outer roof fabric towards the second bow and fold the fabric edge around the bow.
  7. Fit the plastic retainer for the headlining in the second bow. Make sure that the center lines of the headlining and the outer roof are aligned. Press on the plastic clip.
  8. Pop rivet the side cables.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 8-10
    G03508668Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Fit new double-backed tape on the first bow.

    Stretch the outer roof fabric and fold it over the first bow.

  10. Fasten the headlining to the first bow.
  11. Fit the plastic cover on the first bow.
  12. Fit the handle and the upholstery by the handle.
  13. Refit the retainer strip on the first bow.
    IMPORTANT: Take care so that the magnets for the lock are not damaged.
  14. Fit the front seal retainers.
  15. Lubricate the seals with soapy water. Position the outer edge in the groove and press in the seal. Start from the back and work towards the front. Fit the front screw.
    16. Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 11-15
    G03508669Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
  17. Check so that there is no water leakage by spraying water from above at an angle.

    Never use high pressure  .

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