996 Carrera Group 6 Body Equipment, Exterior / PAGE 80
Installing the convertible-top covering · Damage (tearing) to the zip fastener connection on the convertible-top covering!&
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Installing the convertible-top covering
Caution!
Damage (tearing) to the zip fastener connection on the convertible-top covering!& > The adhesion (hot-meltprocess) betweenthe rear window and the convertible-topcovering
must be implementedbefore the first closure or calibration of the convertibletop.
I]II Information:
All pins and screw joints on the convertible-topframe must be checked for tightness before the
convertible-topcovering is installed. If the convertible-topcovering is very taut (with new convertible-top
covering),close the convertible top and heat the convertible-topcovering evenlyusing a heating lamp.
Ensure that the convertible-topcovering is not heated for longer than 1 hour. Maintaina safe distance
from the heating lamp of approx. 50 cm, then leave the vehicle overnight with the convertibletop closed.
No. Procedure Instructions
1 Fastening convertible-topcovering at the main bow
(convertible top unlocked).
Lay the convertible-topcovering on the convertible-top
frame, fit the front tightening strip in the groove of the
main bow and centre.
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Fastening convertible-topcovering at the corner bow
(convertible top unlocked).
Press tightening strip centre (notch marking) into groove of
the corner bow (centre of the corner bow is identified by a
hole). The tightening strip is secured by tapping in the seal.
Coat the tension hook cloth with adhesive and stick it
inside around the corner bow.
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9966123 Printed in Germany -33, 1999
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