Removing the trim panel at the top of the rollover protection system

Precondition 

• Convertible top is open.

  Rear seat backrest is folded.

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
• Refer to REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT ON REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDES .

Removing the rear left and right strap fitting 

Removing the strap fitting at the rear 

• Loosen screw (1).
• Remove end lining (2).

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• Release the expanding rivet (1).
• Loosen screws (2).

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• Release the expanding rivet (1) on the left and right.

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• Remove the stop pad (1).
• Remove the covers (2).

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• Release screws (1) and (2).
• Remove the trim panel (3) and while doing so feed out the safety belts.

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