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Removal Procedure

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  1. Position the folding top with the #1 bow and the #5 bow up.
    Fig 1: Folding Top
    G01451318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the latch to be removed.
  3. Remove the trim cover from the latch
    Fig 2: Trim Cover From Latch
    G01451319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Rotate the handle to align the hole with the bolt.
    Fig 3: Rotating Handle To Align Hole With Bolt
    G01451320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do NOT allow the right anchor plate to drop inside the top.

  5. Remove the bolts and the latch handle assembly. Before removing the second bolt on the right side, pivot the handle to expose the bolt hole. Loosely replace the bolt to hold the anchor plate in position.
    Fig 4: Latch Handle Assembly
    G01451321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.