Folding Hood, Replace - Model 53-B
 Important! Replace folding hood only when damaged, not just to eliminate any wind noise or water ingress.
 Remove, Disconnect Cover strip tensioner rail - see operation "Cover strip tensioner rail, remove and install or replace - Model 53-B", rear screen - see operation "Rear screen, remove and install or replace - Model 53-B". Mark installation position. | 
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Upper rear end panel, partially - 4 clips (1), rear screen frame struts (3), inner covering retainer strip (2). | 
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Remove, Disconnect External covering tension cable - see operation "External covering tension cable, remove and install or replace". Velcro, cable (1). | 
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Remove, Disconnect Tension belts right and left from quarter panel (arrow). | 
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In vehicles with manually operated folding hoods (1) - gas struts - see operation "Gas strut folding hood, replace - Model 53-B". Vehicles with electrically operated folding hood (2) - detach hydraulic cylinder at top, retract hydraulic cylinder.
Important! Right and left hydraulic cylinders retract and extend simultaneously, protect neighbouring parts. | 
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Remove, Disconnect Fastening bolts (1) for folding hood - 3 bolts on each side; release folding hood at front. Folding hood - 2nd mechanic.
 Install, Connect Position folding hood (do not lock). Screw in fastening bolts (1) loosely - 3 bolts on each side, folding hood in marked position.
 Tighten (Torque) Folding hood to rear quarter panel - 30 ± 5 Nm/22 ± 4 lbf. ft. |
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Install, Connect Right and left tensioning straps to rear quarter panel. |
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Vehicles with manually actuated folding hood (1) - gas struts. Vehicles with electrically operated folding hood (2) - extend hydraulic cylinder, attach hydraulic cylinder at top.
Important! Right and left hydraulic cylinders retract and extend simultaneously, protect neighbouring parts. | 
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Install, Connect Insert cable (1). Velcro. |
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Place external covering tension cable in tensioner rail. Fix with attached fixing pieces. Rear screen frame strut. | 
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 Measure Align outer covering. Distance (1) from folding hood seam welded seam in rear quarter panel. Distance (1) must be the same on right and left.
Install, Connect External covering tension cable. Remove transport safety catches from latch handles. Lock folding hood at front.
 Inspect Check that outer covering is centred and does not cast wrinkles. | 
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Install, Connect Punch out side straps - 4 holes (5) per side. The reference points are the fastening holes in the cover strip tensioner rail and retaining plate (1).
Important! Retaining plate in outer covering - long end towards rear. Bracing groove beading strip. Adjust folding hood - see operation "Folding hood, adjust - Model 53-B". rear screen. Upper rear end panel shelf, partially - 4 clips (4). Tighten holder frame rear screen (3). Internal cover (2) retaining strip. Install rear quarter panel inner panelling on right/left. | 
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