4
E46iCCVM/ST039/3/21/00
Top and Frame
The top frame is similar to the E36iC with modifications for the adoption of the hydraulic
cylinders used for raising/lowering the top. The unlock motor and gear drive assemblies are
attached to the front of the top frame as on the E36iC.
The convertible top consists of three layers:
•
T
Th
he
e o
ou
utte
err lla
ay
ye
err is fabric with a non-replaceable glass rear window.
•
A
A m
miid
dd
dlle
e fleece lliin
ne
err is installed between the fabric and inner liner for sound and
weather insulating purposes.
•
T
Th
he
e iin
nn
ne
err lliin
ne
err is similar to the E36iC and is attached to the top frame so that it
stretches tight when the top is closed.
OUTER FABRIC
INNER LINER
FLEECE LINER
ART-TOPLAYERS
