BMW M COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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Index
Data
Te
chnolog
y
Repairs
Maintenance
Controls
Overview
Hardtop
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– roadster
Using the wrench from the onboard tool
kit (fastened to the jack with a Velcro®
strip), turn the screw (arrow) two to
three turns into the windshield frame on
the right and left sides.
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Turn the right and left locking levers of
the rear hardtop mounting fasteners in
the direction of the arrow to the stop.
The rear mounting fasteners are
locked correctly when the locking
levers engage audibly and point to the
rear of the vehicle.
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Finally, tighten the screws in the wind-
shield frame (refer to the left column)
and secure the wrench in the onboard
tool kit.
After you have driven approx.
30 to 60 miles (50 to 100 km),
check the front hardtop fasteners to be
sure that they are seated securely.
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Removal
Reverse the above procedure for
removal of the hardtop.
The two screws of the front
hardtop fasteners remain perma-
nently in the windshield frame of your
vehicle to prevent their loss.
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Following the initial delivery of the
vehicle, or after the hardtop has been in
use for an extended period, closing the
convertible top requires increased
effort. You may find this operation
easier with the assistance of a second
person. Following that, the convertible
top should remain closed for at least
12 hours.