Mini 2008 Cooper Convertible - Manual (Page 40)

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CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH INTEGRATED SLIDING SUNROOF
Before closing
1. Fold the rear bench seat upward and
remove the special hexagon wrench
attached to it
1. Open the tailgate
2. Release the loading aid, refer to page
94
3. Remove the cover from the side panel on
the left-hand side
4. Using the screwdriver from the onboard
tool kit, refer to page 132 , unscrew the
screw, arrow, in the direction of the
arrow by rotating it one and a half turns.
Releasing the convertible top
Depending on the vehicle model, it
may also be necessary to release the
convertible top in order to close it. <
1. Press the lever with the hexagon wrench
to release the convertible top, see arrow
1, and lift the side frame, see arrow 2.
If necessary, insert an object between
that side frame and the body to prevent
the convertible top from locking again
2. Release the second side frame.
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