51 43 080 Removing and installing/replacing deflector for roofliner

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove convertible top compartment base  . See 54 31 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT FLOOR .
• Remove Trim Behind Rollover Bar   on left and right.

Raise trim (1) for rear storage box slightly.

Release clips from deflector (2).

Lift deflector (2) out of tabs (3) of partition (4).

Installation: 

Make sure deflector (2) is correctly seated in tabs (3).

Fig 1: Releasing Clips From Deflector (2)

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