Modification of first bow
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Modification of first bow
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When fitting version C (screwed) of the headlining to a top stack with bonded rear window, the first bow must be modified first.
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Important
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Place a backstop between the first bow and the outer roof to prevent the outer roof from being damaged while drilling.
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Remove all cuttings on both sides of the hole in the first bow so that the outer roof is not damaged.
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Remove the four Velcro retainers.
It may be necessary to use a hot-air gun. In which case, the closing handle must be remove so that it is not deformed.
Operate the soft top to half open position.
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Place the headlining in the car and insert the retaining strip into the fourth bow.
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Tighten the screws securing the rear of the headlining.
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Position the headlining retaining rails to the mark in the third bow and press on the strip securing the headlining to the third bow.
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Position the headlining retaining rails to the mark in the second bow and press on the strip securing the headlining to the second bow.
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Screw on the headlining.
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Position the headlining around the rear window and press it onto the Velcro strip.
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Operate the soft top to its completely lowered position.
Centre the cloth strip on the first bow and mark out the positions for drilling using the strip as a template.
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Centre punch the drill markings and fold back the cloth strip.
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Using a backstop, drill the 3.5 mm holes. Remove cuttings with a vacuum cleaner while drilling.
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Important
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Use your hand to carefully make sure there are no cuttings left in the tape or in the roof cloth after drilling.
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Affix tape to the bottom/front of the first bow if not previously there or if the existing tape is damaged and requires replacing.
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Fold up the cloth band and screw it to the first bow. Fold forward the headlining and press together the Velcro strips.
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Operate the soft top to its completely raised position (closed).
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Fit the rest of the screws securing the headlining to the top stack.
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