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Remove/install side support bearing - AR77.33-P-1008MCO

MODEL 451.4, 453.4 

Shown on left side of vehicle on model 451.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Side Support Bearing Related Components - Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle On Model 451.4 (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Side Support Bearing Related Components - Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle On Model 451.4 (2 Of 2)
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IMPORTANT Notes on soft tops   AH77.30-P-0001-01MCO
REMOVING Remove     
1 Completely open soft top    
2 Remove side support (3)    
3 Remove front roof frame paneling Model 451.4
except code 494 (US version)
AR68.30-P-4450MCO
    Model 451.4
with code 494 (US version)
AR68.30-P-4450MCV
    Model 453.4 AR68.30-P-4450SRC
4 Mark position of side support bearing (1) Model 453.4  
5.1 Unscrew bolts (2), rotate side support bearing (1) 90° and detach from A-pillar Model 451.4  
5.2 Unscrew bolts (2) and remove side support bearing (1) Model 453.4  
INSTALLING Install     
6.1 Insert side support bearing (1) in A-pillar and rotate 90° Model 451.4  
6.2 Position side support bearing (1) on A-pillar Model 453.4
IMPORTANT Observe any previous markings.
 
7 Tighten bolts (2)    
8 Install side support (3)    
INSPECT Check     
9 Check transitions between A-pillar and side support (3) Model 453.4
IMPORTANT Contour of side support (3) must be slightly below contour of A-pillar.
If complaint present

Correct position of side support bearing (1) by loosening bolts (2)
 
10 Check soft top for proper function If complaint present

Adjust soft top
 
    Model 453.4 AR77.30-P-1010SRC
    Model 451.4 AR77.30-P-1010MCO 
11 Install front roof frame paneling Model 451.4
except code 494 (US version)
AR68.30-P-4450MCO
    Model 451.4
with code 494 (US version)
AR68.30-P-4450MCV
    Model 453.4 AR68.30-P-4450SRC