Fifth bow: 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.

Fit the fifth bow fastening pin and lock clip.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Clip
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Fit the fifth bow guide strap and cable with blind rivets.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Strap And Cable With Blind Rivets
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Hook the outer roof attaching profiles to the rear rails.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Roof Attaching Profiles To Rear Rails
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Fit the rear rail seals. Hook the top part of the seal to the mounting and then press it into the rail.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Rail Seals
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Remove the soft top support and raise the soft top fully.
Affix new double-sided adhesive tape to the fifth bow. Fold the fabric tabs of the outer roof around the fifth bow. Observe the center markings on the parts.

Fig 5: Identifying Fabric Tabs Of Outer Roof Around Fifth Bow
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Operate the soft top half way down and secure it with the soft top support to prevent it falling down when the hydraulic pressure drops.
Fit the Headlining .