BMW 135i Convertible 2009 User Manual
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do not close the convertible top box cover
completely.
4.
Lift out the front part of the convertible top,
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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.
8.
Attach the handle of the screwdriver to the
Allen wrench and insert the wrench into the
opening provided.
9.
Turn the Allen wrench all the way to the left,
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7, until the front convertible top frame
is locked to the windshield frame. The rear
convertible top frame is automatically
pressed down onto the convertible top box
cover and is sealed tight under tension.
The closing procedure must be fully com-
pleted, otherwise damage or injury may
occur.
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Please contact your BMW center to have the
cause of the malfunction eliminated.
Wind deflector
The wind deflector keeps air currents in the
passenger compartment at a low level when the
convertible top is down and provides for an
even more pleasant journey at higher speeds.
Installation
1.
Remove the wind deflector from the protec-
tive cover and unfold it, arrows
1.
2.
Press together the top and bottom parts of
the wind deflector until the catch engages,
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2.
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