2008 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 46

Opening and closing Closing Perform the following work steps with the assistance of a second person and with the doors open, otherwise injury and damage to the convertible top can occur.< 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. Close luggage compartment lid. During manual convertible top operation, the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened.< 5. Completely open the side windows and the rear window. If the rear window cannot be opened using the switch, it must be lowered manually. Opening rear window manually 1. Pry out the cover between the rear head restraints. To do so, place the screwdriver as close as possible to the locking elements, as shown in the illustration. 2. Grasp the top with both hands at the left and right side frame, arrow 3. Only lift out the top by the side frame, otherwise the top may be damaged.< 2. Insert the Allen wrench as far as possible into the opening and turn firmly in the direction indicated by the arrow until the rear window is completely open. 3. Together with the other person, pull the two sides of the convertible top out simultaneously and pivot forward. When doing so, keep the convertible top compartment lid open, arrow 4, e.g. with your shoulder. 44 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 242 - © 08/07 BMW AG