Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID
Remove RAIN GUTTER
Remove WIND DEFLECTOR

Lever out garage stop (1) with a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Removing Garage Stop Using Screwdriver

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Advance connecting element (1) over opening.

Fig 2: Removing Connecting Element Out Of Carriages

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Slide carriage (1) for rain gutter forwards up to opening and lever out.

Fig 3: Sliding Carriage From Rain Gutter

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