51 43 030 Removing and installing/replacing cover on front left or right rollover bar

NOTE: Operations on right side analogous to left side shown. Use graphics in a mirror-inverted way.
For purposes of clarity, operations show component removed.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Partially open folding roof
If necessary, remove wind deflector

Insert special tool 00 9 327 in marked area from an angle at rear in direction of arrow A between front (1) and rear covers (2).

By rotating special tool in direction of arrow B, lever cover (1) out of retaining nipple of rear cover (2).

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (00 9 327)

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Repeat procedure, as described above.

Fig 2: Inserting Special Tool (00 9 327)

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Now carefully lever front cover (2) out of remaining retaining nipples by hand and remove cover (2).

Installation:

Replace missing or damages fixing grommets (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover With Fixing Grommets

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Installation:

Retaining nipples (1) on rear cover (2) must not be damaged. If necessary, replace rear cover (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Nipples On Rear Cover

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