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2. Take out the cargo area insert, arrow.
3. Using the hex key from the onboard vehicle
tool kit, unscrew the gold-colored screw,
see arrow, all the way to the stop, approx.
four to five turns.
Closing
1. Hold on to the convertible top frame and
guide it to the windshield frame.
2. Fold out the handle and turn it counter‐
clockwise all the way to the stop.
3. Pull the convertible top onto the windshield
frame.
4. Turn the handle clockwise until it engages
audibly.
The convertible top is locked.
MINI Roadster: wind de‐
flector
The wind deflector keeps air movements in the
passenger compartment to a minimum when
the convertible top is open and provides a
comfortable ride, even at high speeds.
Opening and closing
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Do not allow pointed object to come into con‐
tact with the wind deflector as these may dam‐
age the net.
Before installing
1. Take the wind deflector out of the storage
pouch.
2. Unfold the wind deflector, arrow.
Installation
1. Insert the wind deflector with parts 1 facing
back into the holders 2 on the rollover bars.
2. Push the wind deflector down until it en‐
gages, arrow 3.
Attach the wind deflector properly
The wind deflector must be firmly en‐
gaged; otherwise, it may come lose from the
fixations at high speeds.◀
Removing
The unit is removed in the reverse order from
which it was mounted. Pull the wind deflector
upward out of the holders.
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