I recently started using my Granddad's Contessa rf folder again after
many years of setting on a shelf.

The slow speeds are a bit sluggish so I have desided to service the
shutter. However I am unsure of how to remove the front lens
element/rangefinder to gain access to the actual shutter mechanism. I
have removed the shutter/lens/rangefinder unit from the body.

Any help would be appreciated..

BTW: I am familiar with shutter servicing having maintained my cameras
for years so there is no need to send it to a repairman..

Also anybody know where to download a pdf manual for this camera?

Thanks

Colyn Goodson
http://home.swbell.net/colyng
http://www.colyngoodson.com