Modification of top stack
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Modification of top stack
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Make sure that the fifth bow has guides for the rear window. If not, the following action must be taken.
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Remove the guide in the middle of the fifth bow.
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Mark out two points 30 cm from the centre where the guides for the rear window are to be fitted on the fifth bow.
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Drill two 5.0 mm holes at the markings. Thread the holes with a greased M6 tap. Remove any burrs from the rear of the holes.
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Important
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Any burrs must be completely removed or the roof cloth will be damaged and leaks will occur.
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Screw on the guides and check their fit.
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Important
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Make sure the end of the screw does not protrude from the other side. If it does, it must be filed down.
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Remove the guides as these must not be fitted when the roof cloth is drying.
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Drill away the blind rivets for the existing stop plates on the fourth bow and remove them.
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Enlarge the holes in the fourth bow and the new stop plates with a 5.0 mm drill. Remove any burrs.
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Blind rivet the stop plates as shown in the illustration and secure the wiring on the left-hand side with a cable tie.
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Mark out the bottom mounting hole for the stop plate by measuring 135 mm from the centre of the top screw. Use the stop plate as a template for the top hole. Drill the holes with a 3.0 mm bit to a depth of 10 mm using a depth guide.
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Blind rivet the stop plates as shown in the illustration.
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Carefully vacuum away all the drill cuttings in the car.
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Remove any old glue. Use Teroson or 3M cleaning agent.
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Important
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Clean the top stack from any loose glue using Teroson or 3M cleaning agent. Old glue that is firmly adhered acts as a primer for the new glue. Make the surface clean and even.
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