Removing and installing roll-over bar: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Roll-Over Bar

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Roll-Over Bar

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NOTE:

To make taking measurements easier during installation of the roll-over bar, the number of shim plates -2, 3- should be kept the same.
The roll-over bar -2- can be removed together with the convertible-top if:
The convertible top is in the service position. See REMOVING CONVERTIBLE TOP .
The three-point belt on the body is removed. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT THREE-POINT BELT .
The push bar of the convertible-top gear has been uncoupled. See REMOVING CONVERTIBLE TOP .
The side-panel lining is removed. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE-PANEL LINING .

REMOVING & INSTALLING ROLL-OVER BAR

No.	Designation	Qty.	Removal	Installation
1	Fastening nut	8	Unscrew.	Screw in.
2	Roll-over bar	1	Unscrew fastening nut -1-2- . See Fig 2 .	Position roll-over bar -2-1 -A and B- . See Fig 2 .