BMW SERIE 3 CONVERTIBLE 2002 Owner's Manual page 45

Fully-automatic convertible top
If the mechanism for the convert-
ible top compartment lid does not
unlock, then insert the Allen wrench 1
into the recess 2 and turn clockwise to
release it
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2. If the luggage compartment lid is
closed, open the convertible top
compartment lid up as far as the stop
will allow
3. Lift out the convertible top by holding
on to the lateral guide section 1 and
the front convertible top frame 2.
Position the rear convertible top
frame vertically and close the
convertible top compartment lid. Flip
the rear convertible top frame down-
ward
4. Use a screwdriver to lift out the cover
panel that is in the center of the front
convertible top frame
5. Insert the Allen wrench (stored next
to the emergency lock; refer to
page 44) in the 6-point socket
(arrow)
6. Pull down on the front convertible
top frame as far as possible.
Complete the closing process by
continuing to turn the wrench to the
left. Turn until the front convertible
top frame has locked onto the wind-
shield frame. The system automati-
cally presses the top's rear frame
against the convertible top compart-
ment lid, pretensioning it to ensure
that it seals tightly.
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