Upward/downward, forward/backward

This adjustment can be made provided the lock hooks on the first bow have been adjusted.

1. Remove SEAT CUSHION, BACKREST, CV , BACKREST, REAR SEAT, CV and REAR SIDE TRIM, CV .
2. Close the soft top automatically. Leave the soft top cover open.
3. There is a graduation to facilitate forward/backward adjustment.

   If the soft top is being adjusted "FORWARD/BACKWARD ", it must be done as follows.

   Fig 1: Locating Forward/Backward Adjustment

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4. Loosen the retaining bolts for the soft top mechanism on both sides.
   Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4-5

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5. If the soft top is also being adjusted "UPWARD/DOWNWARD ", the outer retaining bolts must be removed.
   NOTE: Lateral adjustment is not possible because the soft top mechanism is mounted on the body attachment plate.
6. Adjusting upward/downward:  Remove or add a washer under the bracket. Originally, one washer is fitted. If necessary, it is possible to either add another washer or not have a washer at all. A maximum of two washers may be fitted on each side. Fit the retaining bolts.
   Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Bolts

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7. Adjustment forward/backward:  Place a 17mm box wrench on the soft top mechanism hexagon.
   Fig 4: Using Box Wrench On Soft Top Mechanism Hexagon

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8. Pretension the mechanism by pressing down the wrench approx. 40 Nm so that the gap disappears. This must be done so that the soft top has a correct movement.
   Fig 5: Pretension Mechanism So Gap Disappears

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9. Hold the box wrench in this position and tighten the bolts securing the soft top mechanism.
10. Repeat this adjustment on the opposite side.
11. Open and close the soft top. Make sure that the lock hooks engage precisely into the windscreen frame latch attachments and fully lock the first bow. Operate the soft top several times and check the fit and movement of the soft top. The first bow must move in an even and narrow movement.
12. Check the fit of the side and door windows, adjust if necessary, see ADJUSTMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOOR MIRROR BASE SEAL .
13. Fit SEAT CUSHION, BACKREST, CV , BACKREST, REAR SEAT, CV and REAR SIDE TRIM, CV .