Complete soft top (with hydraulic unit): Fitting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Saab 9-3 and 2010 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check and replace any damaged cable ties with hose fasteners. Fit these in exactly the original positions.
Before putting the soft top in place, it must be in the closed position with the sixth bow open.

Fig 1: Putting Soft Top In Place
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With at least 3 assistants, lift the soft top and hydraulic unit over the car and lower the unit into its mounting position. The soft top cover hydraulic cylinders must be placed in the luggage compartment together with the hydraulic unit. Make sure the hose package is located behind the soft top bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Soft Top And Hydraulic Unit
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Support the sixth bow with 82 93 847 SOFT TOP SUPPORT .

Fig 3: Identifying Soft Top Support (82 93 847)
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Lock the first bow manually to the windscreen frame using the emergency operation tool (included in the tool kit).

Fig 4: Identifying Emergency Operation Tool
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Thread (but do not tighten) the bolts securing the soft top mechanism brackets. Take note that there may be washers for the outer bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Soft Top Mechanism Brackets And Bolts
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Place a 17mm box wrench on the soft top mechanism hexagon.

Fig 6: Wrench On Soft Top Mechanism Hexagon
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Press down the wrench so that the gap disappears (as illustrated). Do not press too hard, forcing the wrench forward. (The picture is taken from the rear seat).

Fig 7: Press down the wrench so that the gap disappears
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Hold the wrench in this position and tighten the bolts in the soft top mechanism. Repeat on the other side.
Lay out the hose package and hydraulic lines in place.
Fit the cable tie clips for the hoses and hydraulic lines. Plug in the rear window connector on the left-hand side.
IMPORTANT: Cables and hydraulic lines must be refitted as they were earlier or there will be a risk of them being damaged when the soft top is operated.

Fig 8: Locating Cable Tie Clips
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Fig 9: Locating Cable Tie Clips
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Plug in the connectors to the position sensors on the soft top cover hinge on both sides.

Fig 10: Illustration For Step 12-13
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Press the clips home onto the body. Fit the cable ties to the position sensor cables on both sides.
IMPORTANT: Cables and hydraulic lines must be refitted as they were earlier or there will be a risk of them being damaged when the soft top is operated.
Fit in place the hydraulic cylinders for the soft top cover. Fit the piston rod fastening pin with washer (if any).

Fig 11: Illustration For Step 14-15
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Fit the hydraulic cylinder fastening pin with washer where appropriate. The washer must be towards the cylinder. Fit the clip.
Fit the cable and idler pulley to the soft top storage mechanism.

Fig 12: Identifying Cable And Idler Pulley
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Plug in the position sensor and place the connector behind the wiring.

Fig 13: Identifying Position Sensor
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Place the soft top storage drive in its mounting position. Fit the retaining bolts for the soft top storage drive.

Fig 14: Identifying Soft Top Storage Drive Retaining Bolts
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Place the soft top storage in position for fitting. Fit the bolts to the soft top storage. Lift up the soft top storage to check that the side bands fit correctly.

Fig 15: Identifying Soft Top Storage Bolts
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Place the hydraulic unit in mounting position and bolt it on.

Fig 16: Identifying Mounting Bolt
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Plug in the control module connector (blue connector).
Test run the soft top. Check that the first bow lock hooks mesh exactly with the latch fittings on the windscreen frame and that the hydraulic lines are located correctly.
Check the fit and the profile of the soft top. See ADJUSTING THE SOFT TOP .
Fit Luggage compartment side trim, CV, Rear side trim, CV, Backrest, rear seat and Seat cushion, rear seat. See SEAT CUSHION, BACKREST, CV , BACKREST, REAR SEAT, CV , REAR SIDE TRIM, CV , LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FRONT TRIM, CV and LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
Close the soft top.
Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.