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Unfolding
WARNING
Before unfolding the softback, it is 
recommended that the radio aerial is either 
tilted towards the vertical, or removed, to 
avoid accidental injury.
NOTE: If roof bars are fitted, they do not need to 
be removed to fold or unfold the softback.
1.Unfasten the side cover Velcro and stud 
fasteners.2.Slide the cover out of the retaining 
channel.
NOTE: Store the side covers in the taildoor 
pocket in the loadspace.
3.From inside the vehicle and with the 
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4.From inside the vehicle, detach the corner 
post clips. Pull and twist to release the 
elbow stay locking collar. When the 
locking collar has unlocked, lift rearwards 
to initiate the folding sequence. 
(Left hand side shown).5.Unfold the softback rearwards.
Check that the elbow stays have remained 
unlocked, as indicated above.
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6.A - From inside the vehicle, pull the corner 
posts forward into the catch position.
B - Push the corner posts away from the 
centre of the vehicle to lock.
C - Feed the corner post beading into the 
retaining channel. (Left hand side shown).7.Push up (where arrowed) to straighten the 
elbow stay.
8.Ensure elbow stay locking collar snaps 
up, and the location arrow moulded into 
the collar aligns with the rivet on the elbow 
stay.
9.Roll up tonneau cover and secure with the 
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10.Remove the side screens from the 
stowage bag and fold out the beading.
11.With the taildoor closed, locate the side 
screen beading into the retaining channel, 
as indicated. (Right hand side shown).12.Do not pull the side screen from the top, 
as this may damage either the side screen 
or vehicle, or both.
13.Slide the side screen into the retaining 
channel, continuing to push from the 
bottom until the two halves of the lower 
press stud align. 
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14.Attach zip fastener and zip-up, secure 
press studs and Velcro.
NOTE: The roof aerial can now be repositioned.
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Hardback
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HardbackREMOVING AND FITTING THE 
HARDBACK
*
Removal
Roof bars* MUST be removed prior to 
removing the hardback, (See‘REMOVING AND 
FITTING THE ROOF BARS*’, page 150).
NOTE: To avoid damaging the vehicle, hardback 
removal/refitting is best carried out by two 
people.
WARNING
The hardback is a heavy item. Removing and 
fitting should be carried out by two people.
1.Press the button on the catch, then push 
the catch forwards and allow to drop.
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2.Pivot the rear locking levers 90° 
rearwards.
3.With assistance, lift the hardback (rear 
first) from the vehicle.
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Fitting
NOTE: The roof bars* MUST be removed, prior 
to fitting the hardback to the vehicle (see 
‘REMOVING AND FITTING THE ROOF BARS*’, 
page 150).
1.Open taildoor, then with assistance, angle 
the hardback as shown and position on 
the vehicle.
2.Locate the rear locking pins and pivot both 
locking levers 90° forwards.
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3.Push the front of the header catch 
upwards, slide it rearwards and push the 
rear of the catch upwards until it snaps 
into position.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle if the header catches 
are not secure.
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Roof Bars
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Ro of BarsREMOVING AND FITTING THE ROOF 
BARS
*
Removal
WARNING
DO NOT remove or adjust any bolt other than 
those highlighted in the following 
illustrations.
NOTE: To avoid causing accidental damage to 
the vehicle, removal and refitting of roof bars is 
best carried out by two people. 
The following procedure must be repeated for 
the right hand side of the roof bars.
1.Remove front finisher - push upwards 
where arrowed.2.Unscrew the front fixing bolt using a Torx 
key.
3.Unscrew the...