Fourth bow: Removing

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Remove the Headlining until the headlining plastic holder can be removed from the fourth bow.
Detach the outer roof from the fourth 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 Rear Rail Seals
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Unhook the outer roof attaching profiles from the rear rails.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Roof
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Remove the hydraulic line mounting from the right-hand side of the fourth bow.

Fig 4: Illustration For Step 5-6
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Drill out the blind rivets for the fourth bow guide strap.
Remove the reinforcing bow bolts on one side.
Remove the retaining clips and the fourth bow.

Fig 5: Illustration For Step 7-8
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