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The tightening strip is secured by tapping in the seal
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.
1. Coat the cloth covering with adhesive and stick it inside around the corner bow
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.
3
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Fastening holding strap of the convertible-top covering
1. Position holding strap at the right on convertible-top frame 3 on the inside and press in the clip.
On the left side, the holding strap is fastened with the fastening clip of the wiring harness.
4
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Fastening the fastening strap at the main bow
NOTE:
As of model year 2000, an altered main bow will be installed. The convertible-top covering connection on the main bow is screwed in
position with a shaped sheetmetal part. In vehicles built before model year 1999, the two upper bores
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must be re-drilled into the
shaped sheetmetal part.
Converting shaped sheetmetal:
1. To do so, mount the shaped sheetmetal part on to the main bow by the two lower screwed points.
2. Mark the position of the new drill-holes through the upper holes in the main bow with a marking tool.
3. Remove the shaped sheetmetal part and drill at both markings with a
dia 6 mm
drill bit.
Fastening the fastening strap at the main bow:
1. Turn the vertical fastening strap of the convertible-top covering inward around the main bow, and place it on the shaped sheetmetal part.
Screw in with the oval-head screws
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T15 M3.5.
Tightening torque
1.7 Nm (1 ftlb.)
1. Position wedge on the main bow and screw in place with the fastening screws T25 M5
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Tightening torque
2.8 Nm (2.0 ftlb.)
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.