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Soft top cover, headlining and rear window: Fitting

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  1. Put the outer roof with rear window in mounting position. Fit the window frame screws.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1-2
    G05063544Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Fit the electrical connection for the heated rear window and the cable ties for the wiring harness.
  3. Blind rivet on the rear window guide straps on both sides. Make sure the straps are not twisted.
    Fig 2: Identifying Blind Rivet On Rear Window
    G05063545Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fit the tension cables to the rear rails.
    Fig 3: Identifying Tension Cables
    G05566657Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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 4: Hooking Tension Cables Onto First Bow
    G05566658Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Hook the tension cables onto the first bow.
  7. Remove the old double-sided adhesive tape on the first bow. Affix new tape to the first bow. Fit the outer roof to the first bow starting at the middle. Observe the center markings on the parts.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 7 And 10
    G05063548Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Insert the straps through the insulation pockets. Pull the straps through the hole to the first bow. Hook the eyelet onto the mounting.
    Fig 6: Identifying Straps
    G05063549Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Fit the Velcro fastener to the linkage system for the front rail. The Velcro fastener must be in front of the hose package.
    Fig 7: Fit Velcro Fastener To Linkage System For Front Rail
    G05063550Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Hook the insulation onto the first bow. Make sure the insulation is above the bows.
  11. Remove the soft top support and close the soft top. Put in place the insulation at the fifth bow.
  12. Operate the soft top half way down and secure it with the soft top support.
  13. Fit the Velcro fastener to the rear rails.
    Fig 8: Fit Velcro Fastener To Rear Rails
    G05063551Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Hook the outer roof attaching profiles to the rear rails. Start at the corners.
    Fig 9: Identifying Outer Roof Attaching Profiles To Rear Rails
    G05063552Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Fit the rear rail seals. Hook the top part of the seal to the mounting and then press it into the rail
    Fig 10: Locating Rear Rail Seals
    G05063553Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Close the soft top, leaving the sixth bow up. Secure with the soft top support.
  17. Place the outer roof edging into the mounting groove on the sixth bow with the help of an assistant. Start at the middle and continue outward. Press in the edging using the removal tool.
    Fig 11: Fit Locking Strip Into Mounting Groove
    G05063554Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Fit the locking strip into the mounting groove using the removal tool to lock the outer roof edging strip to the sixth bow. Start from the side.
  19. Press the headlining edging strip into the attaching profile.
    Fig 12: Identifying Plastic Clip
    G05063555Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Fit the plastic clip to the sixth bow.
  21. Remove the soft top support. Close the soft top completely.
  22. Place the outer roof fabric tabs behind the bows.
  23. Change the double-sided adhesive tape on the second, third, fourth and fifth bow if necessary. Fold the outer roof fabric tabs around the bows.
    Fig 13: Folding Outer Roof Fabric Tabs Around Bows
    G05566667Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Operate the soft top half way up and secure it with the soft top support.
  25. Press the headlining plastic holder onto the bows. Fit the plastic holder clips.
    Fig 14: Identifying Plastic Holder Clips
    G05063557Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Hook the wire rod onto the headlining on the first bow.
    Fig 15: Illustration For Step 26-27
    G05063558Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Fit the plastic plugs for the headlining to the first bow.
  28. Fit the headlining rubber strap to the hook on the rear rail.
    Fig 16: Fit Headlining Rubber Strap To Hook On Rear Rail
    G05063559Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Fit the headlining to the rear rails by pressing in the headlining rail.
    Fig 17: Fit Headlining To Rear Rails
    G05566671Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Close the soft top manually to check that the headlining is fitted correctly.
  31. Operate the soft top automatically a few times to check the function.
  32. Open the soft top and leave the soft top cover open.
  33. Fit the cover.
    Fig 18: Illustration For Step 33-35
    G05566672Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Fit the cover plate.
  35. Fit the cover plate clip.
  36. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
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