Removing the wiring harness for convertible top latch

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Precondition

Battery charger connected.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING CONVERTIBLE TOP BOW, FRONT .

Mark the positions of the screws (1).
Release screws (1).
Slightly fold the convertible top drive (2) down.
Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

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Release the expanding rivet (1) on the left and right.
Remove the Hall effect sensors (2).
Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
Unclip the wiring harness (4) at all the holders and guide it out.

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