Wind Deflector - BMW 1 SERIES 2013 Owner's Manual

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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.
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Opening and closing
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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.
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,
arrow 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
completed; otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.<
Please contact your BMW center to have the
cause of the malfunction eliminated.

Wind deflector

With the convertible top open, the wind deflec-
tor keeps air movement in the passenger com-
partment to a minimum, thus providing you with
a more pleasant drive, even at higher speeds.