Reinforcing bow: Removing

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Operate the soft top half way down and secure it with 82 93 847 SOFT TOP SUPPORT to prevent it falling down when the hydraulic pressure drops.

Fig 1: Identifying Soft Top Support
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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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Remove the mounting for the hydraulic lines from the right-hand side of the reinforcing bow.

Fig 4: Identifying Hydraulic Line Holder
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Remove the reinforcing bow bolts on the rear rails. Lift out the reinforcing bow.

Fig 5: Identifying Reinforcing Bolts
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