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To remove

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  1. Remove Soft top cover .
  2. Raise the sixth bow and support it with 82 93 847 SOFT TOP SUPPORT .
    Fig 1: Identifying Soft Top Support (82 93 847)
    G05063303Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the cable tie on the position sensor cable. Note the location of the cable ties.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4-6
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  4. Remove the clip for the hydraulic cylinder piston rod.
  5. Remove the clip for the hydraulic cylinder fastening pin.
  6. Remove the hydraulic cylinder fastening pin. Observe the accompanying washer.
  7. Lift away the hydraulic cylinder.
  8. If the right-hand soft top cover hinge is being changed, loosen the cable to the soft top storage.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 8-9
    G05063305Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the position sensor with plastic holder and cable tie from the soft top cover hinge.
  10. Remove the hinge bolts. Note the graduation on the rear bolt to facilitate refitting.
    Fig 4: Identifying Hinge Bolts
    G05063306Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the soft top cover hinge.
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