BMW Z8 2000, Owner'S Manual

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Wind protection Hardtop
While driving
You can always drive with the wind pro-
tector installed. Whenever the convert-
ible top is closed, flip the center section
of the wind protector down to get a bet-
ter view out of the back
1 With the two stud fasteners closed,
first unfasten the zippers entirely
2 Release the two stud fasteners and
lay down the center section either to
the rear or the front, as shown in the
illustration
When reattaching, first fasten the two
stud fasteners, then zip the zippers up.
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Removing
Your BMW Z8 roadster is fitted with a
series standard hardtop. Two people
are necessary to take the hardtop off.
Exercise great care when doing so, in
order to avoid any damage to paint, the
vehicle body and the hardtop itself.
1 Lower the side windows
2 Unlock the side trim panel by press-
ing on it (arrow)
Every time you press on it, you
either lock or unlock the side trim
panel.
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3 Remove both the left and right side
trim panels
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4 Remove the tool used for locking the
hardtop, located next to the hardtop
catch on the left side, position the
tool and turn it forward until you hear
an audible click. Do this both on the
left and right side of the hardtop to
release both catches.
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