Left Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure Motor -V433-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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

-- Unclip the backrest release cable bracket -arrow A- from the mounting bracket.

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-- Unclip the convertible top compartment enclosure motor bracket -arrow B-.

-- Loosen the bolts -C arrows-.

-- Close the convertible top and the convertible top compartment cover.

-- Remove the convertible top compartment enclosure. Refer to CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT ENCLOSURE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel on the driver side. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A5 CABRIOLET .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Unhook and free up the mounting bracket -1- on the body.

-- Unclip the hydraulic line bracket -arrow- on the convertible top compartment enclosure motor.

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 2, and 3-.

-- Remove the convertible top compartment enclosure motor -4- carefully from the mounts on the body.

-- Release the hooks -2- on the left and right side of the connector carefully with a screwdriver and remove the connector -1- in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -4- by releasing the connector lock -3- with a small screwdriver.