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Inspection and adjustment of first bow lock hooks

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  1. Close the soft top. Make sure the lock hooks on the first bow mesh with the latch attachments exactly and that the first bow locks. The soft top must be flush at the front on the windscreen frame and the transition to the windscreen frame must be the same on the left and the right. If there are any problems raising the soft top or there is any noise, the firs bow lock hooks must be adjusted.
  2. Open the boot lid and take out the emergency operation tool.
  3. Open the soft top and leave the soft top cover open.
  4. Remove the cover plate clip.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 4-6
    G05063247Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the cover plate.
  6. Remove the cover by pulling it backwards.
  7. Lock the lock hooks by using the emergency opening tool. The lock hooks must be completely locked.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 7-8
    G05063248Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Unscrew the bolts to the lock hooks' brackets.
  9. Position the setting tool in place. Use the emergency operation tool to hold the tool in the correct position. The hooks must be in line with the tool. Adjust in the lock hooks and tighten the bolts.
    NOTE: Use a clamp if possible to hold the tool in place.
    Fig 3: Positioning Setting Tool In Place
    G05063249Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Close the soft top automatically. Make sure that the lock hooks engage precisely into the windscreen frame latch attachments and fully lock the first bow.
  11. Fit the front cover.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 11-13
    G05063250Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Fit the cover plate.
  13. Fit the cover plate clip.
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