Front Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Trim

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-- Open the convertible top and lay it in the convertible top compartment.

-- Remove the seal -1- and remove the bolts -arrow- from the trim panel -2-.

-- Remove the rear bolt -arrow- from the trim panel -1-.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Bolt -Arrow- From Trim Panel

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-- Remove the clips -arrows- using :80-200 .

Fig 3: Removing Clips -Arrows- Using 80 - 200

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-- Remove the trim panel -1- out of the retaining strip guides for the seal.