Retracting the roll bar

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.

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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).

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Clip in the cover (1).

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Follow-up work