Removing Centre Trim Panel For Targa Bar: Notes

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Use a marking pen to mark the position of accessories with respect to each other before removal in order to reduce the amount of adjustment work required for gaps and joints.

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Cover add-on parts and adjacent areas.

Protect components against scratching and damage.

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Targa Bar Installation Position

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Move convertible top to a suitable position; trim panel flaps must be opened.
1. 1.1. Disengage pull/push cables for the trim panel flaps.
2. 1.2. Move convertible top to its end position.
Remove center trim panel.
1. 2.1. Unscrew and remove fastening screw -2- on center trim panel -1- .
2. 2.2. Pull off water drain hoses -3- at the trim panel on the left and right.
3. 2.3. Unclip center trim panel for Targa bar in an upward direction.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Centre Trim Panel Mounting
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Swivel center trim panel for Targa bar out between the bodyshell and trim panel flaps.