61 35 146 Removing and installing/replacing Convertible top module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RIGHT LOADING SILL END COVER

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Pull Convertible top module (2) out of device holder (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Module, Plug Connection And Device Holder

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .