Convertible Top Lock, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Removing Bolts -1- From Retaining Strip -2- For Convertible Top Cover/Convertible Top Headliner

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-- Remove the front trim panel. Refer to FRONT TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1- from the retaining strip -2- for the convertible top cover/convertible top headliner -arrows-.

-- Remove the retaining strip -1- to the side -arrow- from the convertible top cover/convertible top headliner.

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Strip -1- To Side -Arrow- From Convertible Top Cover/Convertible Top Headliner

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-- Mark the installed position of the convertible top lock -2- with a felt-tip pen for the reinstallation of the front rail -1- -arrows-.

Fig 3: Marking Installed Position Of Convertible Top Lock -2- With A Felt-Tip Pen For Reinstallation Of Front Rail

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-- Lift the securing tabs to remove the bracket -2- for the Convertible Top Left Lock Switch -F169- / Convertible Top Latch -Open- Switch -F294- -1- from the convertible top lock -3-.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Central Connector

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-- Release the locking spring -1- and remove the lock rod -2- from the ball pin on the convertible top lock -3-.

Fig 5: Releasing Locking Spring -1- And Remove Lock Rod -2- From Ball Pin On Convertible Top Lock

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-- Remove the bolts -2- while, at the same time, counterholding the nut -4- by hand between the front rail and the convertible top cover.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts -2- While, At Same Time, Counterholding Nut -4- By Hand Between Front Rail And Convertible Top Cover

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-- Remove the convertible top lock -1- from the front rail -3-.