Saab 2008 9-3 - Manual (Page 69)

69 9-3 Convertible
5 Open the soft top cover, upward and
backward.
6 Tip forward the front seat backrests.
7 Before raising the soft top, the two
catches in the leading edge of the soft
top must be opened. Stand in the rear
seat and pry off the cover with the screw-
driver (the cover is fitted on the covering
in between the catches). Using the tool
(the lug wrench and the Allen key), turn
clockwise to open the catches.
Stand in the rear seat and raise the soft
top. Pull it towards the windshield. This
operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of verti-
cal clearance. WARNING
• Do not touch the hinges and struts of
the soft top during raising.
• Keep your hands clear of the front
windshield rail.
• Pinch hazard may cause personal
injury.
Soft top cover opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards windshield
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