Centering Piece, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the convertible top latch trim panel. Refer to CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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• Pay attention to the plastic washer -2- when removing the bolt.

-- Remove the bolt -4- for the guide strap -3- and the convertible top headliner retaining strip -6-

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To remove the bolt the convertible top headliner must be pushed slightly to the side.

• Pay attention to the washer -5- when removing the bolt.

-- Pry up the clips -1 and 2- around the convertible top locking motor.

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-- Free up the convertible top headliner -3- from the front rail -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the centering piece -1-.

• When removing the centering piece pay attention to the quantity and installation location of the washers(s).