Third bow: Fitting

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Put the third bow in mounting position. Press so that the bow mounting locking lugs hook on.

Fig 1: Putting Third Bow In Mounting Position
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Remove the soft top support and raise the soft top fully.
Affix new double-sided adhesive tape to the third bow. Fold the fabric tabs of the outer roof around the third bow. Observe the center markings on the parts.

Fig 2: Identifying Fabric Tabs Of Outer Roof Around Third Bow
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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: Identifying Soft Top Support
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Fit the Headlining .