Removing hardtop

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Fig 1: Removing Hardtop Components

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HARDTOP REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS (STEPS 1-4)

No.	Procedure	Instructions
		Open all four side windows.
1	Pulling off cover for locking lever	Pull cover of the front locking lever -1- . See Fig 1.
2	Opening the locking lever	Press locking button -2-3- . See Fig 1.
3	Removing the plastic cover	Take unlocking handle -4-5-4- . See Fig 1.
4	Unlock hardtop locks	Insert unlocking handle -4-inset- . See Fig 1.

CAUTION: Hand can be trapped between the hardtop and convertible top compartment lid! Evenly lift the hardtop at both sides.

HARDTOP REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS (STEP 5)

No.	Procedure	Instructions
5	Removing the hardtop	Together with another person on the other side, lift the hardtop -6- . See Fig 1.