Fifth bow: Removing

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Remove the Headlining until the headlining plastic holder can be removed from the fourth bow.
Remove the outer roof from the fifth bow.

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2
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Remove the seal by pulling it out of the middle part of the U-shaped rail. Unhook the upper part of the seal from the fastener. Let the seal hang.

Fig 2: Identifying U-Shaped Rail
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Unhook the outer roof attaching profiles from the rear rails.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Roof
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Drill out the blind rivets for the fifth bow guide strap and cable.

Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivets
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Remove the lock clip and fastening pin for the fifth bow.

Fig 5: Identifying Lock Clip
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Remove the fifth bow.