BMW 2005 330Ci Convertible Manual Do Proprietário

1. Remove the insert between the rear

seats. Take the trim off of the guide
rod and flip it forward

2. Press down hard on the emergency

lock 1 – see previous illustration.
After a brief pause, the mechanism
for the convertible top compartment
lid will be released

If the mechanism for the convert-
ible top compartment lid does not

unlock, then insert the Allen wrench 2
into the recess 3 and turn clockwise to
release it.

3. If the luggage compartment lid is

closed, open the convertible top
compartment lid up as far as the stop
will allow

4. Grasp the convertible top by the lat-

eral guide section – see arrow 1 –
and the front convertible top frame –
see arrow 2. Lift out the top and
swing it forward until you encounter
a perceptible resistance – until it
stops. Position the rear convertible
top frame vertically and close the
convertible top compartment lid.
Fold down the rear convertible top
frame

To avoid damaging the side trim,
always fold the convertible top

forward before folding the rear frame
brace up into its vertical position.

5. Use a screwdriver to lift out the cover

panel that is in the center of the front
convertible top frame

6. Insert the Allen wrench 2 – refer to

page

– into the recess – see arrow

7. Pull down on the front convertible

top frame as far as possible. Com-
plete the closing process by continu-
ing to turn the wrench in a clockwise
direction. Turn until the front convert-
ible top frame has locked onto the
windshield frame. The system auto-
matically presses the top's rear
frame against the convertible top
compartment lid, pretensioning it to
ensure that it seals tightly.

Always make sure the closing pro-
cedure is completed to prevent

vehicle damage or personal injury.

Fully-automatic convertible top*

Overview

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Maintenance

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