Closing The Convertible Top - Mini Cooper Owner's Manual

Releasing the convertible top
1. Push cover panel forward, refer to arrow 1.
2. In order to unlock the convertible top use
the Allen key to loosen the screws of the
locking devices, refer to arrows 2.
3. Release the second side frame.

Closing the convertible top

1. Place both hands on the convertible top on
the respective side frame.
2. Lift out both sides at the same time, and
swing the convertible top forward onto the
cowl.
3. Inside the vehicle, use a screwdriver to pry
out the cover in the center of the roof.
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Opening and closing
To close the sliding sunroof
1. Insert the hexagon wrench into the recess in
the center of the roof and push upward,
refer to arrow 1.
2. Turn the hexagon wrench in the direction of
arrow 2.
3. Open both locking mechanisms and remove
the locking pieces.
4. Insert the pins into the respective recess in
the cowl, refer to arrow.
To lock the convertible top
Turn hexagon wrench in the opposite direction
of arrow 2 until the convertible top is securely
locked.
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