2008 BMW 1 Series Owner's Manual - Page 45

Closing 1. Open the doors. 2. Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward. 3. Slowly and smoothly open the convertible top box cover all the way, arrow 3. 6. Position the rear convertible top frame upright, arrow 5, and close the convertible top box cover, arrow 6. Then lower the rear convertible top frame. 9. Attach the handle of the screwdriver to the Allen wrench and insert the wrench into the opening provided. 5. Lift out the front part of the convertible top, arrow 4, on both sides and swing it forward. At the same time keep the convertible top box cover from closing, e.g. using your shoulder. 10. Turn the Allen wrench all the way to the left, arrow 7, until the front convertible top frame is locked to the windshield frame. The rear convertible top frame is automatically pressed down onto the convertible top box cover and is sealed tight under tension. The closing procedure must be fully completed, otherwise damage or injury may occur. Please contact your BMW center to have the cause of the malfunction eliminated.< 43 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 4. The locking pins must have engaged completely. If they are still visible: close the convertible top box cover as far as necessary until the locking bolts engage audibly, then slowly open the cover. During this process, do not close the convertible top box cover completely. 7. Together with another person, press down the front convertible top frame from the outside and on both sides as far as possible. 8. Carefully remove the cover in the center of the front convertible top frame using the screwdriver. Driving tips Controls At a glance