Convertible Top Cover Tension Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the front convertible top seal. Refer to FRONT CONVERTIBLE TOP SEAL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear convertible top seal. Refer to REAR CONVERTIBLE TOP SEAL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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-- Remove the adhesive tape -3-.

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

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-- Loosen the acoustic insulation -1- Velcro fastener -2- from the main guide.

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

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

-- Push the chafe protection -4- in the bolt area 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.

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