54 34 060 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cables for soft top compartment lid lock

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Remove snap rings (1).

Unhook Bowden cable nipple (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Rings And Bowden Cable Nipple

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Remove snap ring (1).

Pull off Bowden cable nipple.

NOTE: Mark position of nuts (2) and transfer to new Bowden cable.

Slacken nuts.

Installation note:

ADJUST soft top compartment lid lock.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Bowden Cable Nipple

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