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Rollover Protection, Assembly Overview



Rollover Protection, Assembly Overview







1 - Rollover protection
- Removing
- Remove rear bench seat.
- Remove rear seat backrest.
- Remove trim for ski bag.
- Close convertible top and fold convertible top compartment upward.
- Unclip clips - 3 - (2x) on back panel trim - 2 -.
- Fold back panel trim - 2 - aside in direction of - arrow -.
2 - Luggage compartment back panel trim
3 - Clips (2x)







1 - Rollover bar
- Remove bolts - 2 - (2x).
- Fold convertible top compartment downward.
2 - Bolts (2x)







1 - Rollover protection
- Actuate convertible top far enough to allow access to convertible top compartment.
- Extend rollover protection.
- Unclip clips - 3 - (2x) on back panel trim - 2 -.
- Fold back panel trim - 2 - aside in direction of arrow.
2 - Luggage compartment back panel trim
3 - Clips (2x)







1 - Rollover protection
- Check if and where shims are installed on rollover protection - 1 -.
- Mark the points where the shims were removed.
- Remove bolts - 2 - (4x).
2 - Bolts (4x)







1 - Rollover protection
- Press catch - 3 - and detach connector for solenoid valve - 2 -.
- Pull out rollover protection - 1 -.
- Installing
- If installed, install shims in same places on rollover protection - 1 -.
- Retract rollover protection - 1 -.
- Ensure that connector for solenoid valve - 2 - engages audibly.
- Install rollover protection - 1 - in reverse order of removal.
- Check function of rollover protection with control element test.
2 - Connector for solenoid valve
3 - Release







Retracting rollover protection

CAUTION: Ensure that hands do not become trapped when retracting rollover protection.

- Press release lever - 1 - in direction of - arrow -.
- Retract rollover protection.