Rattling noise from the lid over the rotating cover torsion cables: Procedure

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Fit Nitto seal, part no. 48 55 656

Maneuver the soft top so that the soft top cover is open.
Cut the seal into 4 sections.
Insert the seal into the gap between the cover and soft top cover rib.

Fig 1: Inserting Seal Into Gap Between Cover And Soft Top Cover Rib
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Check that the noise no longer occurs.