Removing and installing/replacing rear cover (rear convertible top bow) (Cooper Convertible)

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Necessary preliminary work

Open soft top half way

Carefully pull headlining (1) to one side.

Release left and right screws (2).

Remove headlining (1) from rear cover.

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Unclip cover (2).

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