Convertible Top Cover Tension Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the front convertible top seal. Refer to OVERVIEW - CONVERTIBLE TOP SEAL, CONVERTIBLE TOP TRIM PANELS .

-- Remove the rear convertible top seal. Refer to OVERVIEW - CONVERTIBLE TOP SEAL, CONVERTIBLE TOP TRIM PANELS .

-- Disengage the convertible top cover tabs -1- on the retaining strip from the main guide -2- in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Fold the cover on the inside of the front rail to the side and remove the adhesive tape -3-.

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-- Disengage and free up the guide cable -2- from the front rail -1-.

-- Guide the guide cable -4- out of the convertible top cover tensioning cable pocket -3- and the retaining strip -5-.

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-- Loosen the acoustic insulation -1- Velcro fastener -2- from the bows 2.

-- Knock the convertible top cover in the roof guide area to the side.

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-- Push the chafe protection -4- in the bolt area -5- to the side.

-- Remove the bolt -5-.

-- Drill out the pop rivets -3-, remove the guide strap -2- and eye -1- with the tension cable and punch through the rivet shaft.