BMW 650i Convertible 2008 - Manual (Page 46)

Opening and
closing
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4. Close luggage compartment lid.
During manual convertible top opera-
tion, 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 ele-
ments, as shown in the illustration.
2. Insert the Allen wrench as far as possible
into the opening and turn firmly in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow until the rear
window is completely open.
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.
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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.
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.
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3. Together with the other person, pull the two
sides of the convertible top out simulta-
neously and pivot forward. When doing so,
keep the convertible top compartment lid
open, arrow
4, e.g. with your shoulder.
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