52 24 475 Replacing Left Or Right Guide Sleeves (Convertible)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Do not remove trim (1) from guide sleeves.

Remove left and right guide sleeves complete with trims only.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim From Guide Sleeves

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Fig 2: Pulling Retaining Lugs Back & Respective Guide Sleeve Top Little

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Unlock left and right guide sleeves in succession.

Using two screwdrivers, pull retaining lugs back and pull out respective guide sleeve towards top a little.

Unlock second guide sleeve and simultaneously remove both guide sleeves with trim towards top.