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. To change the cross-bars
Top removed
The front cross-bar |ssecured to the front edge of
the mechanism by nieans of two screws. The fab-
ric-IS pop- riveted to the ends of the cross-bar
The second ¢ross-bar is secured by means of
screws to the front rail. The fabric is stapled to a
plastic strip,
The third eross-bar is secured by means of
screws to the joints for the rear rall andthe fourth
cross-bar Is secured by means ofa stay to the
mechanism, If this cross-bar is to. be changed,
the staples for the three layers of fabric must be
removed. The cross-baris provided with a plastic
Strip.
To fit the top fabric
1. Place: the tap fabric over the cross-bars and
secure the strip to:'No. 2 and 3 cross-hars,
2 Raise the top siightly and secure the two
cables io'the sides:
Saab 900
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3 Tension the top forward and centre it side-
ways by pulling down the side panels so that
they are both at the same level
4 Lift off the top and apply adhesive to the un-
derside of the front cross-bar. Secure the
fabric around the front edge.
5 Fit the strip at the front edge and stapte itin
place. The correct location of the strip is im-
portant from the appearance aspect.
6 Apply adhesive and place the fabric edge on
it.
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7 Fit the spacers .o the front edge and let the
top rest on them). Tape the top to the wind-
screen. Check that the top is centred and
that the filat the flaps on the sidesis good.
& Glue the edges to therearrail on both sides.
| Ssab 900
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Stapling
|
. NOTE
Cover the boot lid to protect it from damage
When stapling, use short staples for one layer of
fabric-and long staples for two or more layers,
3 Tension the fabric towards the rear and en-
sure that the marking in the centre-of the top
fabric: is in the centre of the car. To achieve
good results, you'll need an assistant, to be
able to tension the fabric on both sides. Se-
cure the fabric by means of Staples at three
points. For particulars of the staples, see
the technical specification.
10 Continue with the tabs on each side of the
rear window and staple them. Staple a tayer
on the right-hand side and then the corre-
sponding layer on the left- hand side, etc
Space the staples about 2 cm apart. Staple
the sides at the rear.
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12 Trim the edges of the top fabric. The pant of
the top which is shiny should be melted at
the edge to prevent fraying, Use-a soldering
lror), Secure the strip at the rear window by
mearis of screws,
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Staple the rear of the top so that it is as taut
as possible.
13 Staple the fabric to the fourth cross-bar.
14 Screw the metal strip to the fourth cross-bar
and fit the decorative strip.
15 Remove the spacers. and close the top
Check the fit. Mount the sealing strips and
the spoiler sections.
16 Cut off the rear edge and mount the decora-
tive strip.
47 Mount the sealing strips and the spoiler sec-
tions.