BMW Z3 COUPE, Manual

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Index
Data
Te
chnolog
y
Repairs
Car care
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 re-
moval of the hardtop.
The two screws of the front hard-
top fasteners remain permanently
in the windshield frame of your vehicle
to prevent their loss.
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Following the initial delivery of the vehi-
cle, or after the hardtop has been in use
for an extended period, closing the con-
vertible top requires increased effort.
You may find this operation easier with
the assistance of a second person. Fol-
lowing that, the convertible top should
remain closed for at least 12 hours.