Removing Hardtop

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Fig 1: Identifying Hardtop

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Open all four side windows.
Pull cover of the front locking lever -1- down and off.

Fig 2: Pulling Locking Lever Cover
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Press red knob -2- on the front locking lever -1- and open the catch fully.

Fig 3: Opening Locking Lever
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Take unlocking handle -1- from the shelf between the two front seats. Carefully remove the plastic cover -2- on both sides of the hardtop using the unlocking handle -1- .

Fig 4: Removing Plastic Cover
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Insert unlocking handle -1- into one of the rear hardtop locking elements. Loosen fastening screw -2- approx. 2 turns, pull off handle and completely loosen fastening screw -2- by hand (approx. 8 turns).

Fig 5: Removing Hardtop Lock
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Unscrew fastening screw -2- up until stop and turn 2 turns to the left (safeguard it against damage).
Repeat procedure on the other side of the hardtop.
CAUTION:
Hardtop/hood compartment lid not fitted correctly
- Risk of squashing
→ Lift the hardtop evenly at both sides.
Together with another person on the other side, evenly lift the hardtop -1- out of the locking elements. Carefully lift the hardtop up and over the vehicle to the rear. Carefully take the protective cover out of the roll-over protection cover to the rear and press the plastic cover into the locking elements.

Fig 6: Removing Hardtop
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Press both plastic covers -2- in the rear cover -1- .

Fig 7: Pressing Covers
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