51 61... Removing and installing/replacing front rollover protection system strut (convertible)

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Driving without the strut is not permitted!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove backrest. See SEATS - REPAIR .
Remove PANEL FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PARTITION

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 56 Nm

Angle of rotation: 100°

Release screws (2) and remove strut (3).

Tightening torque: 56 Nm

Angle of rotation: 100°

Installation:

Replace all screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Rollover Protection System Strut And Screws

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