Removing Roll-Over Bar

Fig 1: Identifying Roll-Over Bar Removal Position

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→ Do not move the hood to the "Close" position by electrical means when in service position.

Information 

To make calibration easier when installing the roll-over bar, the number of plates must be noted.

1. Press the two lugs -A-  on the electric plug connection -1-  and disconnect it in -direction of arrow B-  .
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection

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2. Unscrew fastening nuts at the front left and right -1-  (-arrow-  ).
   Fig 3: Unscrewing Fastening Nuts On Front Of Roll-Over Bar

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3. Unscrew fastening nuts at the rear left and right -1-  (-arrow-  ).
   Fig 4: Unscrewing Fastening Nuts On Rear Of Roll-Over Bar

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4. Disengage push rod at the left and right.
   1. 4.1. Press ball socket -6-  of the push rod off the ball joint of the main folding top bow -arrow-  .
      Fig 5: Detaching Push Rod

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5. Remove drive lever for hood mechanism at the left and right.
   1. 5.1. Unscrew fastening screw -1-  and remove drive lever -2-  and cover -3-  from the hood mechanism -4-  (-arrow-  ).
      Fig 6: Removing Drive Lever

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6. Disconnect water drip pan at the left and right -7-  from the guide rail -8-  (-arrow-  ).
   Fig 7: Removing Water Drip Pan

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7. Take roll-over bar up out of the vehicle -arrows-  .
   Fig 8: Removing Roll-Over Bar

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