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Second bow: Removing

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  1. Operate the soft top to half open position and fit special tool Soft top support  (16) 82 93 144 to prevent the soft top from falling down once the hydraulic pressure is released.
  2. Remove the stop lugs from the second bow.
  3. Remove the plastic clips from the second bow.
  4. Remove the plastic retainer securing the headlining to the second bow.
  5. Loosen the outer roof, which is fastened with double-backed tape around the second bow.
  6. Tap out the second bow from the guide pins and remove the bow.
    7. Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 2-6
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