54 31 185 Removing and installing/replacing center mount for convertible top compartment floor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove convertible top compartment base . See 54 31 170 Removing And Installing/Replacing Convertible Top Compartment Floor .

Loosen screws (1).

Carefully remove center mount towards rear and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Removing Center Mount Towards Rear

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For replacement only:

Remove microswitch . See 61 31 799 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MICROSWITCH .