51 43... Removing and installing/replacing left or right rollover protection cover bracket

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove UPPER (REAR) PARTITION PANEL 

Release screws (1) and (2).

Remove split rollover protection cover bracket (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Split Rollover Protection Cover Bracket With Screws

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Replacement: 

Remount the wind deflector (1) and coat hook (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Wind Deflector And Coat Hook

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