Removing Rear Hardtop Locking Mechanism

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Hardtop Locking Mechanism Installation Position

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Only for removal of the rear left hardtop locking mechanism.

Undo fastening screw -1- and remove support for centering peg -2- .

Fig 2: Removing Centering Peg Support
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Only for removal of the rear left hardtop locking mechanism.
Unclip lining -1- at the sides from the hardtop body -2- .

Fig 3: Removing Sides Lining
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Only for removal of the rear left hardtop locking mechanism.
Drill out tubular rivet -1- , disconnect electric plug connection for rear window heating -2- and remove wiring harness -3- from hardtop body -4- .

Fig 4: Disconnecting Rear Window Heating
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Unclip trim panel -1- for the rear hardtop locking mechanism upwards.

Fig 5: Removing Trim Panel
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Loosen fastening screw -1- for the rear hardtop locking mechanism -2- by approx. two turns and then loosen fully by hand (approx. eight turns).

Fig 6: Releasing Rear Hardtop Locking Mechanism
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Unscrew fastening screws -3- and remove hardtop locking mechanism -2- from hardtop body.