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Soft top storage drive with locks: Fitting

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  1. Hook the cable onto the holder.
    Fig 1: Hook Cable Onto Holder
    G05063332Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Fit the idler pulley and the clip to the soft top storage mechanism. Hook on the end of the cable.
  3. Plug in the position sensor connector. The position sensor connector must be located behind the hose package so it does not catch on the mechanism.
    IMPORTANT: The cable for the position sensor must be refitted as it was earlier or there will be a risk of it getting jammed when the soft top is operated.
    Fig 2: Identifying Position Sensor Connector
    G05063333Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Place the soft top storage drive (complete with cable) in mounting position.
  5. Fit the bolts to the soft top storage drive.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 5-6
    G05063334Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the soft top storage bolts.
  7. Lower the cable into the luggage compartment. The cable must be behind the trim.
  8. Fit the upper cable clip on the torsion box. Note the position of the cable.
    Fig 4: Locating Upper Cable Clip
    G05063335Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the soft top support. Close the soft top cover and sixth bow.
  10. Open the boot lid.
    IMPORTANT: Take care when opening the boot lid when the soft top cover is not locked as there is a risk of damaging the paintwork.
  11. Put the cable in mounting position. The cable must be lying behind the hose package. Make sure the cable is drawn correctly.
  12. Fit the cable clip.
    Fig 5: Identifying Cable Clip
    G05063336Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Fit the control module.
  14. Close the boot lid. Open the soft top cover and the sixth bow. Secure with the soft top support.
  15. Fit the cable to the soft top cover hinge with a pair of pliers. The cable must be lying behind the emergency operation tool. Fit the locks.
    Fig 6: Identifying Cable
    G05063337Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Fit Luggage compartment side trim, CV. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
  17. Remove the soft top support and close the soft top.
  18. Check the function of the soft top and soft top storage.
  19. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
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