Convertible Top Compartment Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Open the rear lid and remove the cap -arrows-.

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-- Mark the bolts -1 and 2- for the reinstallation.

-- Bring the convertible top into its service position. Refer to Position : .

-- Remove the side trim panel for the convertible top compartment. Refer to OVERVIEW - CONVERTIBLE TOP .

-- Left: disconnect the connector -2-.

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-- Free up and disconnect the antenna wires -4-.

-- Remove the nut -3- and free up the ground wire -1-.

-- Free up the wiring harness -5-.

-- Right: free up and disconnect the antenna wires -2-.

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-- Free up the wiring harness -1-.

-- Release the securing tab -1- in direction fo -arrow- open the bracket downward and remove the cable holder -7- from the lower ball pin.

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-- Release the catch -6- and remove the cable holder with the wiring harness from the hydraulic cylinder -5-.

-- Slightly lift the locking spring -3-, remove the hydraulic cylinder -2- from the ball pin -4- and position toward the front in the convertible top compartment. 

-- Push the tensioning bracket -1- of the convertible top toward the front in direction of -arrow- and hold it in this position.

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-- Close the convertible top compartment cover -2- (but do not engage).

-- To avoid causing any damage while removing and installing, tape off the rear lid near the opened convertible top compartment cover.

-- Open the engine compartment lid using the vehicle key, and at the same time guide the rear lid by hand.

-- Remove bolts -1 and 3- and fold the hinge -2- toward rear in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Close the rear lid.

-- Remove the convertible top compartment cover with a second technician and lay it on a soft surface.