Centering Piece, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

NOTE:

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

-- Remove the bolts -1- for the convertible top headliner.

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NOTE:

Pay attention to the washer -5- when removing.

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

-- Pry off the clips -2 and 3- around the drive motor.

-- Free up the headliner -1- on the front rail in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the centering piece -1-.