Where are the bows on a Saab soft top?
As the soft top opens, the mechanism folds at these hinges and at the main point of rotation (12), i.e. where the soft top mechanism is fastened to the body. Between the right-hand and left-hand metal rails are six bows. The bows are numbered from one to six with the front bow closest to the windscreen numbered one.
Is there a convertible version of the Saab 9-3?
The convertible version of the second-generation 9-3 began with the MY04, in the previous generation, a roof raising system were switch to an hydraulically operated convertible top instead of electric. With one and with the other system there were problems, but slightly more problems with this hydraulic.
Where is the soft top mechanism located on a Saab cabriolet?
The hydraulic cylinders are located one on each side. The sixth bow (9) joint is located where the soft top mechanism (12) is mounted to the body and is operated and secured by two hydraulic cylinders, one on each side. The sixth bow is made of aluminium.
Where is the reinforcing bow on a Saab 9-3 cabriolet?
The reinforcing bow (6) is located between the third (5) and the fourth bow (7) and is mounted on the rear rail (3). It is not counted as a separate bow but is used only to hold the headlining taut and to reinforce the area between the two rear rails.
Why is YouTube not working on my Saab 9-3?
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Where is the soft top on a Saab?
When the soft top is open, it is covered by the soft top cover and stored in a space between the rear seat and the luggage compartment. The soft top is opened and closed using a hydraulic system controlled by the STC (Soft Top Control).