Removing Tensioning Element

Fold over hood covering -1- (-arrow-) and open the Velcro fastener -2- on the fabric cover -3- .

Fig 1: Disassembling Convertible-Top Covering
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Unscrew fastening screws -1- on the tensioning element -2- and remove it -arrow A- .
Take off hood covering -3- (-arrow B-).
Fold over fabric cover -4- (-arrow C-) and remove the spiral spring -5- with the spring plate -6- (-arrow D-) .

Fig 2: Removing Tensioning Element

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