54 21 001 Removing hard top

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Release screws (2) on left and right in cowl panel (1).

NOTE: Keep screws (2) in cowl panel (1).

Fig 1: Removing Screws

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Turn locking lever (1) on left and right forwards.

Fig 2: Turning Locking Lever

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Lift off hard top with a second person.

Fig 3: Lifting Off Hard Top

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Close off hard top locating point (3) with cap (1) on cover at top of B-pillar (2).

Fig 4: Closing Off Hard Top Locating Point With Cap

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