BMW 1 Series Reference Manual page 82

3. Pull the pull left and right knobs
towards the rear of the vehicle
until resistance is detected (as
illustrated to the left).
Note: The convertible top storage
compartment lid is fully
unlocked and it can now
be manually lifted.
4. Close the trunk lid.
Proceed to open the convertible top storage compartment lid:
5. Push the sliding trim cover (1)
forward.
6. Reach underneath the top storage
compartment lid in the area (2)
indicated and lift it open slowly
and smoothly.
CAUTION!!!
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Once opened, the convertible top storage compart-
ment lid must be held at all times, as it could other-
wise close on its own and may cause injury.