BMW 128i Convertible 2011 - Manual (Page 42)

Opening and
closing
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Before closing
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Take the screwdriver out of the onboard
vehicle tool kit, refer to page
213 .
3. If the convertible top is locked, release the
two button in the cargo area, arrows
1,
using the screwdriver and pull forcefully all
the way out. The convertible top box cover
is unlocked.
4. Close the trunk lid. After manually releasing
the convertible top box cover, it is no longer
possible to open the trunk lid.
Closing
1. Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward.
2. Slowly and smoothly open the convertible
top box cover all the way, arrow
3.
3. The locking pins must have engaged com-
pletely. If they are still visible: close the con-
vertible top box cover as far as necessary
until the locking bolts engage audibly, then
slowly open the cover. During this process,
do not close the convertible top box cover
completely.
4. Lift out the front part of the convertible top,
arrows
4, on both sides and swing it for-
ward. At the same time keep the convertible
top box cover from closing, e.g. using your
shoulder.
5. Position the rear convertible top frame
upright, arrow
5, and close the convertible
top box cover, arrow 6. Then lower the rear
convertible top frame.
6. Together with another person, press down
the front convertible top frame from the out-
side and on both sides as far as possible.
7. Carefully remove the cover in the center of
the front convertible top frame using a
pointed object.
Take the Allen wrench out of the onboard
literature pouch.
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