Side trim, removing

Partially open convertible top, as shown.

Fig 1: Partially Opening Convertible Top
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Remove ball pin for press stud -1- and screw -2-. See Fig 1 .
Remove cover -3- and lower convertible top completely.
Remove rear seat. See REAR SEAT, REMOVING . Remove lower backrest. Refer to REAR SEATS .
Remove bolt -1- take backrest upper part -2- off upward and place on opened convertible top.

Fig 2: Removing Backrest Upper Part Upward
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Remove clip -1- and pull sill panel cover -2- off upward out of clips -3-.

Fig 3: Removing Sill Panel Cover
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Remove window crank. See WINDOW CRANK, REMOVING .
Remove clip -1- and pry clips -2- out.

Fig 4: Locating Side Trim Clips
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Remove screws -3- and remove side trim.