BMW 645Ci Coupe 2005 - Manual (Page 43)

Opening and
closing
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2. Grasp the top with both hands at the left and
right side frame, arrow
3.
Lifting the convertible top at parts
other than the side frame can damage
it. <
3. Both persons lift on both sides simulta-
neously and swing the top forward. In doing
so, keep the convertible top compartment
lid open, arrow
4, e.g. with your shoulder.
4. Raise the two convertible top ends as far as
they will go, arrow
5, and close the convert-
ible top-compartment lid, arrow 6.
Do not raise the convertible top ends
until after the convertible top has
been swung forward, as otherwise damage
can occur.
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5. Fold down the top ends onto the convert-
ible-top compartment lid.
6. From the interior, take out the cover in the
center of the front top frame; use a screw-
driver if necessary.
7. Insert the Allen wrench into the opening
provided.
8. From the outside, both persons pull the
front frame of the convertible top down-
ward, as simultaneously as possible on the
two sides.
9. Turn the Allen wrench in the direction of the
arrow until the front convertible top frame
locks to the windshield frame.
The rear convertible top ends are pressed
automatically onto the convertible top com-
partment lid and close tightly with tension.
10. If necessary, close the rear window again
manually in the same way as above.
Wind deflector*
The wind deflector keeps the air movement in
the passenger compartment at a low level when
the convertible top is open, thus enabling
pleasant driving even at higher speeds. You can
conveniently stow it in the luggage compart-
ment when it is not needed.
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