End Plate Assembly Note

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Unfold the convertible top half-way.
Pass the cables through the cable guides.
Install the cables to the rear of the link.
Fold the convertible top.

Fig 1: Installing Cables To Rear Of Link
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Install the top fabric to the link.
Unfold the convertible top.
Install the end plates to the link.

Fig 2: Installing Top Fabric To Link
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Rivet the top fabric to the link.

Fig 3: Riveting Top Fabric To Link
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