2010 BMW 135 Owner's Manual - Page 42

Opening and closing Before closing 1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Take the screwdriver out of the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 209. do not close the convertible top box cover completely. 3. If the convertible top is locked, release the two button in the cargo area, arrows 1, using the screwdriver and pull forcefully all the way out. The convertible top box cover is unlocked. 4. Close the trunk lid. After manually releasing the convertible top box cover, it is no longer possible to open the trunk lid. 4. Lift out the front part of the convertible top, arrows 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. Closing 1. Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward. 2. Slowly and smoothly open the convertible top box cover all the way, arrow 3. 5. 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. 3. 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, 6. Together with another person, press down the front convertible top frame from the outside and on both sides as far as possible. 7. Carefully remove the cover in the center of the front convertible top frame using a pointed object. 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG