Removing Roll-Over Bar Module

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Fig 1: Identifying Roll-Over Bar Installation Position

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Information

Actuate the roll-over protection system only if:

the hardtop is removed
the convertible top is open
the caps are removed

Connect the PIWIS tester 9718 to the diagnostic socket. Switch on ignition. Select menu item "Roll-over protection", and select menu item "Drive links" in the command line which then appears. Press the key combination described in the tester; the roll-over protection system is triggered.

Fig 2: Triggering Roll-Over Protection System
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Unscrew fastening screws -1- from the roll-over bar module -2- .

Fig 3: Removing Roll-Over Bar Module
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Pull roll-over bar module forwards slightly until the electric plug connection -3- is accessible.
Press in locking mechanism -Arrow A- and pull off electric plug connection -3- -Arrow B- .
Lift roll-over bar module -2- up and off.