Left Mounting Bracket For Variable Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Sliding Trim -1- To Right And Off Left Mounting Pin -3- -Arrow A-

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-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Slide the trim -1- to the right and off the left mounting pin -3- -arrow A-.

-- Disengage the trim downward from the left mounting pin -arrow B-.

-- Pull the trim off the right mounting bracket -2- -arrow C- and remove the variable convertible top compartment enclosure.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector

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-- Remove the bolts -2, 3, 5 and 6- and remove the mounting bracket -4-.