Removing Wire Harness For Convertible Top: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness For Convertible Top Installation Position

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Pull wire harness for convertible top -1- out of the clip -2- , release plug connection at the locking lugs -arrows A- and disconnect it -arrow B- .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Wire Harness
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Remove splash guard.

Fig 3: Removing Trim Panel
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1. 2.1. Press out fixing clips -1- close to the splash guard -2- (-arrow- ).
2. 2.2. Pull the splash guard -1- up out of the clips -2- in the water drip pan -arrow- .
  
  Fig 4: Removing Splash Guard
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Remove wire harness on the convertible top support.

Fig 5: Removing Wire Harness
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1. 3.1. Remove tie-wrap -1- .
2. 3.2. Unclip wire harness -2- at the retaining clip -3- (-arrow A- ).
3. 3.3. Unscrew fastening screws -4- and remove the microswitch -5- (-arrow B- ).
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Convertible top covering removed for a clearer view.
Remove wire harness at the C-pillar and corner bow joint.

Fig 6: Removing Wire Harness At C-Pillar
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1. 4.1. Remove tie-wrap -1- .
2. 4.2. Unclip wire harness -2- at the retaining clips -3- (-arrow- ).
Remove wire harness at rear window.

Fig 7: Removing Wire Harness At Rear Window
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1. 5.1. Fold the cover -1- in slightly -arrows A- .
2. 5.2. Pull off both connectors -2- at the rear window -3- (-arrows B- ).
3. 5.3. Remove tie-wrap -4- .
4. 5.4. Open the Velcro fastener -5- (-arrow C- ).