Boxster (986) F6-2.5L (1998)
16. Fitting the connection-piece with joint on the tension bow
a. Press in Teflon bushings -14- in the bore of the joint on both sides.
b. Position joint -34- on the main bow and join with the pins -18-.
c. Secure the pin -18- with a clip -19- .
17. Fitting connection-piece
Note! Before removal, mark the longitudinal adjustment from the connection-piece to the tension bow on the connection piece using a scriber.
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Insert the connection-piece -35- into the tension bow -36- and fasten with the fastening screws -37-. See 'Tightening torques'
18. Installing tension bow
Note! Use assembly grease when fitting the pins!
a.
Position the tension bow with the connection-piece -35- on the link -34- and join with the pin 8 x 25 -18- .
b.
Press the retaining clips -19- into the pins -18- .
19. Installing the tension cable
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Press the ball socket -38- of the tension cable -39- into the ball head of the adjusting piece -2- on the roll-over bar -1- .
20. Installing tension strap
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See 'Installing tension strap'
21. Measuring roll-over bar with convertible-top frame in the vehicle.
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See 'Test and adjusting values'
Installing tension strap