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1996-2002 BMW Z3/M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide

Once the rubbers are out of the way,

you can begin removing the screws as

shown.

Next, you will need to remove the

front side rubbers to access additional

screws to be removed.

Summary of Contents for Z3/M Roadster

Page 1: ...atures All of our Z3 convertible tops include these critical BMW engineering and design upgrades that fixed issues in earlier Z3 models Relief pockets have been added in the quarters A stiffener has b...

Page 2: ...have space to place and organize items to be removed that are to be reinstalled later in the process Retract the frame to the open position as shown and begin removing the screws that hold the header...

Page 3: ...adster Convertible Top Installation Guide 3 Once the rubbers are out of the way you can begin removing the screws as shown Next you will need to remove the front side rubbers to access additional scre...

Page 4: ...6 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 4 The next step is to remove the tension side straps Begin by removing the tension cable screw Start to peel back the front edge of the top...

Page 5: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 5 The next step is to remove the tension side straps Remove the side L shaped bracket to free the cable 8 7...

Page 6: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 6 Remove side quarter rubbers to access screws Detach all C channel plastic rails from cross bows 10 9...

Page 7: ...M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 7 Remove the screws under the side quarter rubbers to detach the brackets Now you can remove the screws along the side to detach the existing top from th...

Page 8: ...ing the existing top across the lower section for easier access Separate the L shaped bracket from the cable and pull out the cable from the sleeve on the side of the existing convertible top You will...

Page 9: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 9 Detach quarter inner flap from frame by pulling it downward Cut rivets located at the end of the rear tacking strip 16 15...

Page 10: ...Installation Guide 10 Remove the top well quarter plugs to access tacking bow bolt nuts Cut or drill rivet to remove elastic straps from second bow The bows are numbered from front to back so the sec...

Page 11: ...BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 11 Pull away the well lining to access the bolt nuts underneath With your 5 32 socket wrench start to remove the tacking bow bolt nuts at the quart...

Page 12: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 12 Now you can detach the rubber strip from the edge of the top well Remove the bolt nuts across the top well 22 21...

Page 13: ...BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 13 Now youu should add some masking tape along the edge to protect the paint as you are working Start to pry apart the tacking bow away from vehic...

Page 14: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 14 Remove the end screws and there are some staples here that will need to remove as well Lift out the tacking bow 26 25...

Page 15: ...Guide 15 START INSTALLING NEW TOP Begin by carefully inspecting the new top then protecting the plastic window on both sides by using masking tape to hold a piece of foam to similar material over the...

Page 16: ...llation Guide 16 Drape the new convertible top over the existing top frame View of the plastic window section fully protected so it does not get scratched during the installation process Use a masking...

Page 17: ...ation Guide 17 Locate the center mark This is where you will begin stapling the new top to the tacking bow The center mark at the rear of the new top is a small cutout for alignment only Begin by atta...

Page 18: ...e Top Installation Guide 18 Your staples should be evenly spaced across the tacking bow as illustrated in the image to the right Using your heavy duty stapler or compressed air stapler as shown begin...

Page 19: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 19 Work your way around to the side quarters pulling the top material tight as you go Staple the window section across the rear bow 36 35...

Page 20: ...2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 20 After you have completed the stapling drop in the tacking bow into the top well and position it to the body bolts Re attach the bolt nuts 3...

Page 21: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 21 Next we need to assemble the inner above the window elastic strap Re install the rubber strip to the edge of the top well 40 39...

Page 22: ...02 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 22 Hook the quarter flaps to the frame You will need to stretch these forward to attach them to the second and then the first bow as illustrated...

Page 23: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 23 Now you can insert your existing tension cable removed earlier through the top sleeve 44 43...

Page 24: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 24 Then connect the new L shaped brackets that came with your new convertible top to the existing side tension cables 46 45...

Page 25: ...6 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 25 Secure the front side of the top and quarters to the frame but do not install the screws yet Secure the bracket and cable to the frame 48...

Page 26: ...tion Guide 26 Using a spray contact cement adhesive attache the new convertible top to the front header We recommend an adhesive spray designed for fabric such as 3M yellow supertrim adhesive The 3M a...

Page 27: ...on Guide 27 Press firmly to stretch the top to the header bow Work with the top nearly closed to judge the tightness of the new top Don t overstretch You will find the top is tight initially and this...

Page 28: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 28 Secure the front header rail to the frame Begin adding the screws all along the bracket 54 53...

Page 29: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 29 Re attach the side rubbers 56 55...

Page 30: ...02 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 30 Position top side straps to frame arm These are the elastic tesion straps that assist in pulling the top material inward as you are opening i...

Page 31: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 31 Use rivets to secure in place Re attach the rear top well lining 60 59...

Page 32: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 32 Attach all three top listers by using contact cement adhesive Secure with C channel rails 62 61...

Page 33: ...1996 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster Convertible Top Installation Guide 33 Complete attaching the C channel rails then take off the plastic window protection to finish the project 63...

Page 34: ...a guide to assist the professional install this product and no representations or warranties are implied as to their completeness and accuracy From time to time modifications to the design of the pro...

Page 35: ...r the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced using either new or reconditioned parts at our discretion In determining what constitutes a failure under the temrs of this warranty our decis...

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