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Removing Convertible Top

Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Installation Position
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  1. Press out both retaining clips from lever using the assembly tool for pin circlips and remove lever. → 610119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONVERTIBLE TOP  - chapter on "Tools and materials"
    Fig 2: Removing Convertible Top Lever
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  2. Pull protection plate upwards out of the clip in the water drip pan .
    Fig 3: Removing Protection Plate
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  3. Unscrew fastening nut and remove hydraulic cylinder together with lever.
    Fig 4: Removing Hydraulic Cylinder
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  4. Unscrew fastening screws from the convertible top support and fastening nut from the rear assembly aid.
    Fig 5: Removing Convertible Top Support Fastening Screws
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  5. Unscrew and remove fastening screws 10  from the convertible-top support and the deflection fitting 11  . Unscrew rear fastening screw 12  from the convertible-top support and pull the rear window inner seal 13  up and out together with the mounting for the belt guide section 14  .
    Fig 6: Removing Rear Window Inner Seal
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  6. Disconnect electric plug connection 15  of potentiometer at convertible-top support.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection
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