Removing Side Convertible Top Rooflining

Fig 1: Identifying Side Convertible Top Rooflining

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1. Loosen rear fastening points.
   Fig 2: Identifying Rear Convertible Top Rooflining Joint

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   1. 1.1. Remove tie-wrap -1-  on the tension rope.
   2. 1.2. Unscrew screw -2-  .
   3. 1.3. Remove expansion rivet -3-  .
2. Disengage rear guide cable.
   1. 2.1. Disengage rear guide cable at the bottom -arrow-  .
      Fig 3: Removing Rear Guide Cable (Bottom)

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   2. 2.2. Disengage rear guide cable at the top -arrow-  .
      Fig 4: Removing Rear Guide Cable (Top)

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3. Disengage guide cable at the rear surface roof strut -arrows-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Guide Cable Of Rear Surface Roof Strut

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4. Disengage guide cable at the front surface roof strut -arrow-  .
   Fig 6: Removing Guide Cable Of Front Surface Roof Strut

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5. Disengage control cable at the roof frame.
   Fig 7: Removing Control Cable On Roof Frame

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   1. 5.1. Unhook boot -1-  .
   2. 5.2. Disengage control cable.
6. Disengage guide cable at the roof frame -arrows-  .
   Fig 8: Removing Guide Cable Of Roof Frame

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7. Detach guide cable on upper control arm.
   1. 7.1. Cut tie-wrap -1-  and guide the guide cable inwards -arrow-  .
      Fig 9: Identifying Guide Cable On Upper Control Arm

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8. Detach cloth -arrow-  .
   Fig 10: Detaching Cloth

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9. Detach front convertible top rooflining.
   Fig 11: Identifying Front Convertible Top Rooflining

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   Fig 12: Removing Front Convertible Top Rooflining

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   1. 9.1. Loosen expansion rivets -2-  .
   2. 9.2. Unscrew screws -3-  .
   3. 9.3. Fold down convertible top rooflining -1-  .
   4. 9.4. Unscrew screw -4-  .
   5. 9.5. Remove clamp -5-  with convertible top rooflining -1-  (-arrow A-  ).
   6. 9.6. Pull clamp -5-  out of the convertible top rooflining -1-  (-arrow B-  ).
10. Drill out rivets.
    1. 10.1. Drill out rivets -arrows-  on tensioning springs -2-  and guide eyelet -3-  .
       Fig 13: Drilling Out Rivets On Tensioning Springs And Eyelet

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    2. 10.2. Drill out rivet -arrow-  on guide eyelet -4-  .
       Fig 14: Drilling Out Rivet On Guide Eyelet

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    3. 10.3. Drill out rivet on retaining strap.
       Fig 15: Locating Retaining Strap

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       1. 10.3.1. Unwrap fabric tape -4-  on control arm.
       2. 10.3.2. Drill out rivet -arrow-  on retaining strap -5-  .
       3. 10.3.3. Guide retaining strap inwards.
    4. 10.4. Drill out rivet -arrow-  on guide cable spring -6-  .
       Fig 16: Locating Rivet On Guide Cable Spring

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11. Remove guide cable.
    1. 11.1. Pull guide cable with spring -2-  through at the suspended joint -3-  .
       Fig 17: Pulling Guide Cable

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    2. 11.2. Pull guide cable with spring -2-  through at the guide eyelet -3-  .
       Fig 18: Pulling Guide Cable

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12. Disengage retaining strap -7-  at the rear surface roof strut -8-  .
    Fig 19: Removing Retaining Strap

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13. Remove side convertible top rooflining.
14. Remove chips and remaining parts of rivets.