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54 34 159 Removing and installing left soft top fastener

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

When replacing the cowl panel closure: 

Before removing, mark position of screws to ensure correct alignment during installation.

When replacing the soft top linkage: 

Before removing, mark position of the closure to ensure correct alignment during installation.

Open the retaining clip and unclip the ball head (2).

Fig 1: Removing Ball Head
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Release screws (1).

Installation note: 

Replace screws.

Ideal setting: 

Soft top must close flush with cowl panel.

Observe gap dimensions. See 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 2: Locating Gap Dimensions
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