65 20 150 Removing and installing/replacing backup antenna (convertible)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower section of side trim .

For purposes of clarity, the lowerable hardtop is shown opened in the following work steps.

Remove sound insulation (1).

Installation:

Make sure sound insulation (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Sound Insulation

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove screws (2) and remove back-up antenna.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector And Screws

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