Routing tensioning straps 2 and 3 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F7

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• All bolts are microencapsulated and must always be renewed.Specified torque for bolts: 3 Nm.
• Secure eye (5) to rearmost relay of hinge for rear window frame, end eye (6) must be drawn through this.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise roof via convertible top actuation switch and remove hinge supportsVAS 6365.
2. Close roof via convertible top actuation switch until roof lies on windscreen frame.
3. Open the bypass valve on the hydraulic pump.
4. Position hinge supportsVAS 6365 in centre position (2).
5. Secure hinge supportVAS 6365 on locking device of rear window frame (1).

6. Lower rear window frame until supports (4) sit on longitudinal member (5). [Note: All bolts are microencapsulated and must always be renewed.Specified torque for bolts: 3 Nm.]
7. Secure end eye (7) to rear window frame.
8. Pull tensioning strap (2) through loop on tensioning strap (3).
9. Rivet eye (4) securely on rear window frame. Eye (4) is aligned parallel to lower edge of rear window frame.
10. Secure eye (5) to rearmost relay of hinge for rear window frame, end eye (6) must be drawn through this.
11. Secure end eye (6) to front relay of hinge for rear window frame.

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