Mini COOPER CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 52

CONTROLS
inside, arrow 1, and then toward the front,
arrow 2.
4. Turn the cover under the trim as far out‐
ward as possible.
5. Loosen and remove the two screws on both
sides of the vehicle using the hexagon
wrench.
6. Only on the left side of the vehicle: slightly
lift the side frame, arrow 1, and pull the
sensor with the cable forward out from the
guide, arrow 2.
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Opening and closing
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Swivel the cable out sideways so it cannot
be pinched.
Closing the convertible top
1. Grasp the convertible top with two people,
with both hands on the two side frames.
2. Lift out the convertible top simultaneously
on both sides and swivel forward onto the
windshield panel.
To take out the convertible top, pull force‐
fully on the side frame. Begin with an up‐
ward movement and then change to a for‐
ward movement.
3. In the vehicle, lift the cover in the center of
the roof using the screwdriver. Apply the
screwdriver to the recesses, arrows.