MG Midget 1979 Driver's Handbook Manual page 13

Locks, Fittings and Body
(5) Collapse th e frame int o its stow age po sition in the rear compartment an d
lay the hood material on the luggage compartment lid.
(6) Fold the quarter-light inwards, on a line between the quarter-light and bac k-
light (Fig. 13).
(7)
Fold the hood over the frame into the rear compartment (Fig. 14).
(8) Lay the hood cover over the hood and secure the rear edge with the fasteners
(Fig. 15).
(9) Arrange the cover and secure it at the sides with the fasteners provided at
each quarter; secure the front edge to the cockpit rea r panel with the four
press studs (Fig . 15). Reposition the sun visors.
Raising
(1) . Remove the hood cover and open both doors.
(2) Lift the hood over the frame and lay it on the luggage compartment lid.
(3) Unfold the qua rte r-lights and pull the header rail forward and upwards at
the point indicated by the label. Ensure that the hood material takes up its
correct position as the frame is erected.
(4) Engage the hood toggle fastener tongues in their sockets on the windscreen
rail , check that the rubber sealing strip is correctly positioned forward of
the rail , and fasten the toggle links.
(5) Secure the ho od with the fasteners on the rear quarters, windsc reen side-
po sts, an d frame hinge links.
(6) Stow the hood cover.
Tonneau cover Fitting. Lay the cove r over the cockpit and secure the rear edge and sides with
the fasteners on the tonneau and quarter-panels.
Extend the cover forward and secure the front edge to the fasteners on the
fascia panel top and windscreen pillars.
Usage. The centre zip allows the cover to be folded down to give access to the
driving seat or both seats. Fold the cover down behind the seat and secure it
with the fasteners to the heelboard (see Fig. 16). The short side zips permit th
use of seat belts when the cover is folded down.
Removing. Reverse the fitting procedure.
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 16