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To remove

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  1. Run the sixth bow to the raised position and support it with 82 93 847 SOFT TOP SUPPORT .
    Fig 1: Identifying Soft Top Support (82 93 847)
    G05566766Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Undo the rear rail seal by pulling it out of the center part of the U-shaped rail and loosening it a bit up toward the sixth bow.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Rail Seal
    G05566767Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Unhook the outer roof attaching profile from the rear rail.
    Fig 3: Identifying Outer Roof
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  4. Remove the Velcro fastener for the rear rails.
    Fig 4: Locating Velcro Fastener For Rear Rails
    G05063658Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Pull out the sixth bow locking strip up to the rear window on the sixth bow. Then remove outer roof edging strip from the bow up to the rear window on the sixth bow.
    Fig 5: Pulling Outer Roof Edging Strip
    G05063659Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fold up the outer roof slightly.
  7. Remove the inner plastic rail toward the window.
    Fig 6: Identifying Inner Plastic Rail Toward Window
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  8. Undo the headlining plastic clip.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Step 8-9
    G05063661Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Pull the headlining edging strip from the sixth bow groove up a bit toward the sixth bow.
    IMPORTANT: Take care when releasing the locking mechanism on the connector so as not to damage the connector. Pull the halves straight apart to avoid bending the pins. For further information regarding connectors, refer to CONNECTORS, HANDLING AND INSPECTION .
  10. Unplug the connector from the connecting tab.
    Fig 8: Identifying Connector
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  11. In order to access the switch actuators, some of the window clips must be removed. Made a tool as illustrated.
    Fig 9: Illustration For Step 11-12
    G05063663Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: Use the knife with care so that the headlining is not damaged.
  12. Use the tool to raise the clip and insert a knife. use the tool to pull out the clip and follow with the knife so that the window frame is not damaged. Continue in the same manner with 8 of the clips.
    Fig 10: Identifying Clips
    G05063664Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Lift up the window frame. Pull and move down the rubber molding so that the contact points of the window are accessible.
  14. Carefully place two wedges between the window and the frame.
    Fig 11: Illustration For Step 14-15
    G05566776Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the switch actuator. Use a sharp knife to carefully remove as much of the old solder from the window as possible without damaging the silver plating (the conductive material). Then even out the surface of the window contact points so they are smooth.
  16. Polish the surface with a fine abrasive cloth where the new connecting tab is to be glued.
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