Removing And Installing The Convertible Top Compartment Trim Molding: Removing

Fig 1: Clips, Trim Strips And Rubber Clips

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-- Remove the left and right side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, CONVERTIBLE .

-- Remove the clips -3- from the trim moldings -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the rubber clips -4- from the trim molding -2-, if necessary.

Fig 2: Rubber Piece And Intermediate Plate

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-- Loosen the trim moldings -1 and 4- together from the flange -2- until they separate from each other.

-- Remove the trim molding rubber piece -1- from the intermediate plate -3-.