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Third bow: Removing

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  1. Operate the soft top to half open position and fit special tool Soft top support  (16) 82 93 144 to prevent the soft top from falling down once the hydraulic pressure is released.
  2. Remove the front seals and their retainers.
  3. Remove the retainer strip in the first bow front edge (9 screws).
  4. Remove the upholstery by the handle with a small screwdriver and remove the handle by pulling the pins out of the groove.
  5. Remove the cover fastened with two clips on the front rail. Hold the soft top support so that it does not release when the covers are folded out.
    6. Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1-5
    G03508663Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the headlining from the first bow. The headlining is attached to the front rail with a screw on each side and is also hooked on at the front edge and has elastic bands at the sides.
  7. Fold up the outer roof from the first bow.
  8. Drill out the pop rivets for the side cables, three on each side. Clean the holes from burrs.
    9. Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 6-8
    G03508664Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the soft top support and balance the soft top.
  10. Remove the screws in the second bow and remove the plastic retainer.
  11. Remove the outer roof from the second bow.
    12. Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 10-11
    G03508665Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the plastic retainer for the third bow.
  13. Drill out the pop rivets that secure the base for the third bow and the rear rail.
  14. Remove the screws and lift away the bow.
    15. Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 12-14
    G03508666Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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