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Second bow: Fitting

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  1. Put the second bow in mounting position. Press on the soft top mechanism until the bow mounting locking lugs hook on.
    Fig 1: Putting Second Bow In Mounting Position
    G05566585Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the soft top support and open the soft top completely.
  3. Fasten some new double-sided adhesive tape on the second bow. Fold the fabric tabs of the outer roof around the second bow. Observe the center markings on the parts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fabric Tabs Of Outer Roof Around Second Bow
    G05063475Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Operate the soft top half way down and secure it with the soft top support to prevent it falling down when the hydraulic pressure drops.
    Fig 3: Operating Soft Top Half Way Down And Secure With Soft Top Support
    G05566587Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the Headlining .
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