Top Cover

Top cover




The top cover is in two parts: the top cover itself and a rear-screen panel.

The front of the top cover is glued onto the no. 1 crossmember, and the trailing edge is stapled to a stretcher that is riveted onto the body.The top is also glued to the rear sections of the side rails.

The rear screen is glued to the rear-screen panel, which is stapled to the no. 4 cross- member and to the stretcher just forward of the luggage-compartment lid. The top section of the rear-screen panel, between the top of the rear screen and the no.4 crossmember, is fastened by a zip, to allow the rear screen to be lowered for increased ventilation inside the car.




When unzipped, the rear screen must be fully lowered and not allowed to rest against the backrest.

The rear screen can be replaced without the need to remove the top cover.

Two variants of the top cover are in use: on cars with chassis no. H7008199 or earlier the fabric is made by Cambria, whereas on cars with later chassis nos. the top fabric is made by Happich.

After trimming or cutting, the edges of the Cambria fabric must be fused by use of a heat gun to prevent fraying.

Staples are available in two lengths, the longer ones being used when two or more layers of fabric need to be stapled.