54 31 015 Replacing convertible top frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove convertible top . See 54 34 101 Removing And Installing Complete Convertible Top .
Remove complete window guides . See 54 31 155 Removing And Installing/Replacing All Window Guides On Right And Left Of Convertible Top .
Remove convertible top fabric . See 54 34 120 Replacing Convertible Top Fabric .
Remove roofliner . See 54 34 130 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Headlining In Convertible Top .
Remove tension belts . See 54 31 150 Removing And Installing/Replacing Tension Belts .
Remove complete convertible top catch and drive. See 54 31 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Convertible Top Catch (Mechanical) .

Remove center lock . See 54 31 190 Replacing Convertible Top Center Lock (Mechanical) .

EH convertible top only:

Remove complete hydraulic system . See 54 34... Mounting Of Hydraulic Components .

Replace convertible top frame. See 54 31 015 Replacing Convertible Top Frame .

Installation:

Adjust convertible top . See 54 31 000 Adjusting Convertible Top .