Top hold down cables (also known as side tension cables) are located on the outer edges of your convertible top, they are there to keep the top material from flapping or fluttering when driving down the road, they also help keep the top from shrinking up from the side windows as the top gets older. If you notice your convertible top is making more noise when driving down the road or you are considering installing a new top then make sure you install new top hold down cables, it is a small price to pay to know your top is done right. This rear hold down tension cable is for your 1988-1994 Jaguar XJ-S convertible car, this is the single rear attachment cable, they have an overall length of 86 inches and they are sold as a single piece.