54 13 090 Removing and installing/replacing wind deflector

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Pull plastic strip (1) on net of wind deflector out of retainers (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Plastic Strip

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IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the net so as to avoid tearing the net.

Installation:

If necessary, reinstall retainers in frame.

IMPORTANT: Tape off paintwork in working area.

Avoid bending wind deflector (1).

Fig 2: Removing Wind Deflector

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NOTE: Pictures show removal on the left side, proceed in the same way for the right side.

Slide control carriage (4) for wind deflector with plastic wedge towards front.

Carefully lift wind deflector (1) in direction of arrow with guide (2) out of rail (3).

Installation:

Make sure clamping elements are correctly seated.

Tilt wind deflector (1) into vertical position and remove.

Installation:

Make sure wind deflector (1) is correctly seated in pivot point (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Wind Deflector

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