Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure Front Mounting Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the convertible top compartment side trim panel on the front passenger side. Refer to CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release the front left lever arm -1- for the convertible top compartment enclosure at the locking tab -arrow A-, and remove it from the lever -2- in direction of -arrow B-.

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-- Remove the right convertible top compartment enclosure lever arm -1- from the mounting bracket -2- -arrow- and carefully set the convertible top compartment enclosure to the side.

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Lower Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure Right Switch -E898-.

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-- Unclip the backrest release cable bracket -3- from the mounting bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

-- Unhook and remove the mounting bracket -4- at the locations shown in the image -arrows-.