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Rear rail/sixth bow seal: Fitting

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  1. Fit the seal by pressing it into the mounting groove. Start in the corners of the sixth bow and work the seal towards the middle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Groove
    G05063465Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the soft top support.
  3. Operate the soft top half way down and secure it with the soft top support.
    Fig 2: Identifying Soft Top Support
    G05566577Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Make sure the seal is fitted correctly in the corners. Fit the seals on the rear rails. Hook the top part of the seal to the mounting and then press it into the rail.
    Fig 3: Locating Seal
    G05063467Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the soft top support and close the soft top.