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First bow lock hooks: Fitting

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  1. Loosen the headlining slightly to be able to grip the lock hook nuts. First put the bow's lock hook in mounting position. Fit the bolts.

    Fold back the headlining.

    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1-2
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  2. Press together the ball joint.
  3. Adjust the position of the lock hooks as described in Inspection and adjustment of first bow lock hooks.
  4. Close the soft top manually.
  5. Lock the first bow manually using the emergency operation tool.
    NOTE: Make sure the sixth bow is not taut before locking the first bow.
    Fig 2: Locking First Bow Manually With Emergency Operation Tool
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  6. Test the operation of the soft top.
  7. Fit the cover.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 7-9
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  8. Fit the cover plate.
  9. Fit the cover plate clip.
  10. Close the soft top.
  11. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
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