54 34 080 Removing and installing left or right control element

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove convertible top fastener. See 54 34 127 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel trim (convertible top fastener) .

Lever out retaining bar (1) and detach ball socket (2).

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Bar

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Release retaining ring (1).

Detach control element (2) from pin.

Installation:

If necessary, adjust (tension) control element .

Fig 2: Releasing Retaining Ring

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