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Removing Tension Rope

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  1. Carefully press the tension rope -1-  in the middle of the hood covering -2-  out of the profile -3-  using a screwdriver -arrow A-  and pull it out fully with your hand.
  2. Pull the tension rope -1-  towards the spring side and out of the hood covering -2- (-arrow B-). 
  3. Fig 1: Removing Tension Rope
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