Removing roll-over protection system

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Fig 1: Removing Roll-Over Protection System

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WARNING: Danger of injury during assembly work! The roll-over bar module can be triggered.

Remove the roll-over bar modules only after the roll-over bar has been extended (triggered).

ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM REMOVAL PROCEDURE

No.	Procedure	Instructions
1	Remove rear wall lining	Remove oval-head screws from the rear wall lining on the left and right, and detach the auxiliary frame. Remove rear wall lining.
2	Remove the cover	Unclip the cover over the roll-over protection system at the rear, unscrew the Torx screws at the front, and lift the cover up and off.
3	Trigger roll-over protection system with the Porsche System Tester	NOTE: Actuate the roll-over protection system only if: the hardtop is removed the convertible top is open the caps are removed Connect the Porsche System Tester to the diagnostic socket. Switch ignition on. Select menu item "Roll-over protection". 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.
4	Unscrew hexagon socket head bolts	Undo the hexagon socket head bolts from the modules in the auxiliary frame and pull out in downward direction.
5	Disconnect the electrical plug connection	Press the electrical plug connection -arrow A- . See Fig 1 .