BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 2012 - Manual (Page 48)

1 Convertible top tool
2 Adapter
3 Rear window tool
Before closing
1. Open trunk lid, refer to page 40 .
Depending on the reason for the defect, it
may be the case that the trunk lid cannot be
opened. Then the convertible top cannot be
manually closed.
2. Remove the two large caps from the trim. If
necessary, use a screwdriver to help with
this.
3. Unlock convertible top well storage cover.
To do this, pull on the right cap and simul‐
taneously slightly raise the front right con‐
vertible top well storage cover in front of the
rear window.
Proceed accordingly on the left side.
4. When the convertible top is closed man‐
ually, the trunk lid can no longer be opened.
Remove urgently needed items from the
cargo area and close the trunk lid.
5. Lower the side window and the rear window
completely.
If the rear window cannot be lowered elec‐
trically, it must be lowered manually.
Manually lowering rear window
The spindle for lowering the rear window is lo‐
cated in front of the rear window in the center
beneath the convertible top well storage cover.
1. Have a second person slightly raise the con‐
vertible top well storage cover, arrow 1, and
hold it.
2. Insert the rear window tool through the fun‐
nel-shaped opening into the spindle, ar‐
row 2. Turn the spindle clockwise, arrow 3,
until the rear window is all the way down.
Lifting out convertible top
Only close the convertible top with two
people
Carry out the following steps with the aid of a
second person and with the doors open; other‐
wise, it may result in damage to the convertible
top.◀
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Opening and closing