Removing Hardtop Fastenings

Fig 1: Identifying Hardtop Fastenings

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1. Open convertible top completely.
2. Remove side trim panel.
3. Move convertible top to service position.
   1. 3.1. → Move Convertible Top To Service Position 6101IN IN -CONVERTIBLE TOP SERVICE POSITION 
4. Detach cloth.
   1. 4.1. Disengage strip on left and right of cloth covering -4-  in downward direction.
      Fig 2: Detaching Cloth Covering

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5. Disengage tension rope.
   1. 5.1. Press ball socket -5-  of tension rope off the ball joint of the adjusting piece.
      Fig 3: Disengaging Tension Rope

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6. Disengage push rod.
   1. 6.1. Press ball socket -6-  of push rod off the ball joint of the main folding top bow.
      Fig 4: Disengaging Push Rod

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7. Swivel convertible top to the front.
   1. 7.1. Swivel the convertible top so that the screws -7A -  and -7B-  of the bracket become accessible.
8. Unscrew fastening screws.
   1. 8.1. Lift tension bow and unscrew fastening screw -7A -  over the convertible top compartment; fastening screw -7B-  is normally accessible.
      Fig 5: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Fastening Screws

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9. Open convertible top completely.
   1. 9.1. When operating the convertible top, make sure that the unclipped push rod does not jam in the convertible top mechanism.
10. Remove bracket.