PRE-RELEASE
Reinforcing bow
| Reinforcing bow |
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The reinforcing bow is located between the third and fourth bow. |
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This is not counted as a bow. |
| Removing |
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Operate the soft top half way down and secure it with
82 93 847 Soft top support
to prevent it falling down when the hydraulic pressure drops.
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Remove the seal by pulling it out of the middle part of the U-shaped rail. Unhook the upper part of the seal from the fastener. Let the seal hang.
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Unhook the outer roof attaching profiles from the rear rails.
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Remove the mounting for the hydraulic lines from the right-hand side of the reinforcing bow.
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Remove the reinforcing bow bolts on the rear rails. Lift out the reinforcing bow.
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| Fitting |
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Insert the reinforcing bow between the insulation of the outer roof and the headlining.
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Put the reinforcing bow and the bows' guide straps in mounting position. Fit the bolts.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm 
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| 3. |
Fit the hydraulic line holder on the right-hand side of the reinforcing bow.
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| 4. |
Hook the outer roof attaching profiles to the rear rails.
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Fit the rear rail seals. Hook the top part of the seal to the mounting and then press it into the rail
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| 6. |
Remove the soft top support and raise the soft top.
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