54 34 194 Removing and installing/replacing middle stowage lock

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

WARNING: For all repair work, secure soft top with a suitable support tool against collapsing.
Ensure soft top is supported in the middle.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 54 34 11AZ .

Remove middle stowage lock (2) with a retaining bracket (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Middle Stowage Lock, Retaining Bracket, And Nuts

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