Left/Right Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure Switch -F402- /:F403, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Cover Locking Motor -V222-

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-- Open the convertible top until the displayed position of the top and the convertible top compartment cover is reached.

-- Support the convertible top with a suitable wood rod.

-- Remove both pins from the spreader plugs in the convertible top compartment enclosure switch using the :80 - 200 -1- -arrows-.

Fig 2: Removing Both Pins From Expanding Studs In Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure Switch Using Pry Lever 80 - 200 -1- -Arrows-

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-- Open the flap in the luggage compartment side trim panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure Switch Connector -Arrow

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-- Unclip and disconnect the convertible top compartment enclosure switch connector -arrow- on the back side of the luggage compartment side trim panel.

-- Remove the convertible top compartment enclosure switch.