54 37 240 Removing and installing/replacing microswitch for baseplate

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cowl panel trim . See 51 44 150 REPLACING TRIM FOR FRONT ROOFLINER .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 54 37 26AZ, see 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Remove microswitch (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Microswitch Screws

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Removing guide plate if necessary only on build date (version) up to 07/2007:

Release screw (1).

Pull back microswitch lever (3).

Remove guide plate (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Back Microswitch Lever

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