54 34 123 Replace soft top frame
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove SOFT TOP COVER .
- COMPLETELY REMOVE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
- Remove HEADLINING .
- Remove TENSIONING STRAP .
- Remove rails for gasket. Refer to 54 34 330 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT COWL PANEL GASKET RAIL , 54 34 331 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COWL PANEL GASKET RAIL ON LEFT OR RIGHT and 54 34 331 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COWL PANEL GASKET RAIL ON LEFT OR RIGHT .
- Remove REAR WINDOW WINDOW GUIDE
- Remove soft top latch. Refer to 54 34 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT SOFT TOP FASTENER and 54 34 159 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT SOFT TOP FASTENER .
- Remove SOFT TOP ELECTRIC MOTOR