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Removing and installing/replacing cover for hinge, roof shell, middle left and right (M4 Convertible)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Move soft top into service position.

Move soft top so that angle of the hinges is not  ≤90°.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Pressure in hydraulic system drops and soft top loses its position.

Support rear roof shell to soft top cover with suitable auxiliary materials.

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Auxiliary materials must lie over wide area and if possible over entire length.

Rear roof shell is supported by auxiliary materials on soft top cover.

Roof shells block each other.

Carefully release cover (1) with plastic wedge from double-sided adhesive tape and clamps.

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Installation note: 

Clamps must not be damaged and must be pre-installed.

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Installation note: 

Observe NOTES on component bonding with adhesive tape.

Insert cover (1) with guide (2) into roof hinge console.

Clip cover (1) into clamps and stick to roof with double-sided adhesive tape.

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