2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 45

Opening and closing tion indicated by the arrow until the rear window is completely open. 3. In concert with the other person, pull the two sides of the convertible top out simultaneously and pivot forward. In doing so, keep the convertible top compartment lid open, arrow 4, e.g. with your shoulder. Closing Perform the following work steps with the assistance of a second person and with the doors open to prevent injury and damage to the convertible top.< 1. Push the cover 1 on the left and right of the side panel forward. Reach into the resulting openings and raise the convertible top compartment lid 2 as far as it will go. 4. Raise the two convertible top ends as far as they will go, arrow 5, and close the convertible top-compartment lid, arrow 6. Do not raise the convertible top ends until after the convertible top has been swung forward; otherwise, damage can occur.< 2. Grasp the top with both hands at the left and right side frame, arrow 3. Lifting the convertible top by parts other than the side frame can damage it.< 5. Fold the top ends down onto the convertible-top compartment lid. 6. From the interior, take out the cover in the center of the front top frame; use a screwdriver if necessary. 44 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG