Hardtop – BMW M3 Convertible 2006 User Manual

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5. Before installing, first flip down the

cover panels 2 that are located
underneath the left and right inte-
rior lamps. To do this, press on the
slight bump on cover panel 2.
There is a holder in the cover panel
to securely store the trim pieces
that have been removed. Pull the
adapter 3 out of the holder, clip the
trim piece into the bottom and rein-
sert the adapter

6. Open the red locking levers as far

as the stop will allow, see arrow 4

7. Position the hardtop onto the sup-

port brackets with the help of a
second person. Be sure to put the
mountings exactly into the proper
brackets

Lift the hardtop carefully. Be
extremely careful not to shift the

seals. Seals that have been shifted out
of place or actually pulled out cause
leaks.

8. In the back, close the red locking

levers by turning to the inside as far
as the stop located behind the trim
will allow. Flip the cover panels
back into place

9. To lock the hardtop in the front,

close the front locking levers until
you hear them engage

10. Check the seal between the wind-

shield frame and the hardtop on
both the left and right sides. If it is
folded or bent out of place, you
should smooth it back into position
by hand to ensure secure and reli-
able sealing.

Removal

Follow the same procedure as when
installing, just reverse the steps.

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