BMW 645Ci Coupe 2004 - Manual (Page 42)

Opening and closing
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2. Hold the convertible top at each side
frame, arrow 3, with both hands
Lifting the convertible top at parts
other than the side frame can
damage it. <
3. Both persons lift on both sides simulta-
neously, arrows 4, and swing the top
forwards. In doing so, keep the convert-
ible top compartment lid open, arrow 5,
e.g. with your shoulder
4. Raise the two convertible top ends as
far as they will go, arrow 6, and close
the convertible top compartment lid,
arrow 7
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 the convertible top ends down-
wards onto the convertible top com-
partment lid
6. From the interior, take out the cover in
the center of the front top frame; use
the screwdriver if necessary
7. Insert the Allen wrench in the appropri-
ate opening
8. From the outside, both persons pull the
front convertible top frame downwards
and on both sides simultaneously as far
as possible
9. Turn the Allen wrench in the direction of
the arrow until the front convertible top
frame locks with the windshield frame.
The rear convertible top ends are
pressed automatically onto the convert-
ible top compartment 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, this
enabling pleasant driving even at higher
speeds. You can conveniently stow it in the
luggage compartment when it is not
needed.
Before fitting
1. Take the wind deflector from the pro-
tective sleeve
2. Unfold the wind deflector
3. Press together the locking mechanism
on the left side until it snaps into place
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