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To fit

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  1. Place the soft top storage lock (complete with cable) in mounting position.
  2. Fit the lock clip.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2, 4
    G05063342Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the cable into the luggage compartment. The cable must be behind the trim.
  4. Fit the upper cable clip on the torsion box. Note the position of the cable.
  5. Remove the soft top support. Close the soft top cover and sixth bow.
  6. Open the bootlid.
    IMPORTANT: Take care when opening the boot lid when the soft top cover is not locked as there is a risk of damaging the paintwork.
  7. Put the cable in mounting position. The cable must be lying behind the hose package. Make sure the cable is drawn correctly.
  8. Fit the cable clip.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cable Clip
    G05063343Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Fit the control module.
  10. Close the boot lid. Open the soft top cover and the sixth bow. Secure with the soft top support.
  11. Fit the cable to the soft top cover hinge with a pair of pliers. The cable must be lying behind the emergency operation tool. Fit the lock clips.
  12. Fit Luggage compartment side trim, CV. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
  13. Remove the soft top support. Close the soft top cover and sixth bow.
  14. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
  15. Test the operation of the soft top.