Upper Tensioning Bow Switch - F408- /Left Tensioning Bow Lowered Position Switch -F419-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Bring the convertible top into its service position. Refer to Position : 2 .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

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-- Remove the convertible top. Refer to CONVERTIBLE TOP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Bring the convertible top into position shown.

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-- Using a small screwdriver, lift the locking springs -1 and 2- slightly and remove the hydraulic cylinder -3- from the ball pin.

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-- Cut through the cable tie -arrows-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and free up the cable holders -3-.

Fig 1: Cable Holder

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-- Remove the bolts -4 and 6- and the cable holder -5-.

-- Free up the connector -1- and disconnect.

-- Free up the wiring harness and free up the contact connector with the unlocking element from the Wiring Harness Repair Set:VAS 1978 B  on the connector housing.

-- Turn the hydraulic line -5- to the side.

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-- Release the catches -1 and 7- and remove the cover -2 and 6-.

-- Mark the installation position of the switch -4- for reinstallation.

-- Remove the switch -4- from the hydraulic cylinder -3-.

-- Free up the wiring harness from the tensioning bracket.