Rear window mechanism, CV: Removing

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Open the soft top cover. Raise the sixth bow and support it with 82 93 847 SOFT TOP SUPPORT .

Fig 1: Identifying Soft Top Support (82 93 847)
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Detach the strap for the headlining.

Fig 2: Illustration For Step 2-4
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Remove the rivet and clip for the fifth bow guide strap.
Remove the lower bolt for the rear window mechanism.
Remove the upper bolt for the rear window mechanism. Remove the rear window mechanism.

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Bolt
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