Removing Convertible Top

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Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Installation Position

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Press out both retaining clips 1 from lever 2 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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Pull protection plate 3 upwards out of the clip in the water drip pan 4 .

Fig 3: Removing Protection Plate
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Unscrew fastening nut 5 and remove hydraulic cylinder 6 together with lever.

Fig 4: Removing Hydraulic Cylinder
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Unscrew fastening screws 7 from the convertible top support 8 and fastening nut 9 from the rear assembly aid.

Fig 5: Removing Convertible Top Support Fastening Screws
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Unscrew and remove fastening screws 10 from the convertible-top support 8 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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Disconnect electric plug connection 15 of potentiometer at convertible-top support.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection
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