Removing the rollover protection
Precondition
- Convertible top is open.
Convertible top flap is in open position.
Wind deflector is removed.
Rear seat backrest is folded.
WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT REAR OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING SIDE TRIM PANEL, REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP PARTITION PANEL TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CROSSMEMBER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE PANEL OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT PARTITION WALL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TELEMATICS CONTROL MODULE .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Disconnect the wiring harness (1) and unclip it from the brackets.
- Loosen the nuts (2) and remove the bracket (3).
- Unclip the Bowden cable for the backrest release (4).NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Remove the seat belt guide loop (2) and put it aside.
- Loosen screws (1).
- With the aid of a second person, guide out the rollover protection (2) upwards.