Removing the tension cable

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In order to replace the tension cable, the convertible-top covering must be detached to a certain extent on the relevant side!
To do so, undo the convertible-top covering at the front and the side of the roof frame. Refer to REPLACING CONVERTIBLE-TOP COVERING .

Disconnecting the tension cable from the main:
At the front B-pillar (main bow), undo the fastening screw -1- from the tension cable eye and clamping rail.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Tension Cable From Main
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Disengaging the tension cable at the shaped sheetmetal part
1. Cut the plastic sleeve -2- open with a pair of scissors. See Fig 2 .
2. Disengage the tension cable -3- from the tension spring -4- at the shaped sheetmetal part. See Fig 2 .
3. Pull the tension cable -3- out of the seal -5- . See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Disengaging Tension Cable At Shaped Sheetmetal Part

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