Disassembling Roof Assembly Frame

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Fig 1: Overview Of Roof Assembly Frame

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Pull seal for the center joint -1- out of the roof assembly frame in -direction of arrow- .

Fig 2: Removing Center Joint Seal
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Pull seal for rear window cover -1- off the roof assembly frame flange all the way around in -direction of arrow- .

Fig 3: Removing Rear Window Cover Seal
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Unscrew fastening nuts -2- and remove lid hinge -1- .

Fig 4: Removing Lid Hinge
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Press rubber grommet for water drain -1- at the front left and right out of the roof assembly frame.

Fig 5: Removing Water Drain Rubber Grommet
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