Reinforcing 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.

Insert the reinforcing bow between the insulation of the outer roof and the headlining.
Put the reinforcing bow and the bows' guide straps in mounting position. Fit the bolts.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm

Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcing Bolts
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Fit the hydraulic line holder on the right-hand side of the reinforcing bow.

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Line Holder
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Hook the outer roof attaching profiles to the rear rails.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Roof
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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.