Retracting the roll bar
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Check
- Put the 6 mm Allen wrench (1) into the opening (2).
- Turn the Allen wrench (1) 90° in the arrow direction and unlock the detent.
- Let roll bar (3) slide down slowly by hand.
The roll bar must not be allowed to fall down, otherwise the lower mount will be damaged!
- Check if roll bar (3) slides down easily and without any resistance.
Result
» Roll bar (3) does not slide down without any resistance.
Measure
- Replace the rollover protection.
- Retract roll bar (2) completely.
- Insert retaining clips (1).
- Clip in the cover (1).
Follow-up work
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .