Removing and installing or replacing the base plate on left or right (Cooper Convertible): Notes

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Prerequisite

Trim panel for front roof pillar (A-pillar) removed see: REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT (A-PILLAR), LEFT OR RIGHT .

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.