900 Convertible Top Troubleshooting Guide
Rattle at
2nd bow (above driver’s or passenger’s head)
a. Incorrect cut at ends of 2nd bow?
The end of the 2nd bow must have a flat surface at least 5mm wide which
rests on the stop block when the top is fully raised. If there is less than
replace 2nd bow.
NOTE: If 2nd bow is not cut, DO NOT cut it.
of correctly cut 2nd bow
(On late M97 Convertibles, the 2nd bow may be cut on the back side. This is
O.K. DO NOT reverse it.)
b. Round rubber plug not inserted in 2nd bow rest (square rubber stop)
on the 1st rail?
Install rubber plug, P/N 46 96 175. See PSI
Subject 4, figure
C. Make sure all modifications outlined in this PSI have been performed.
c. 2nd bow drive link “flipper rod” rattling?
1. Remove flipper rod (count the number of threads)
2. Add lock nut
3. Replace flipper rod and tighten lock nut against 2nd bow.
