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The convertible top motor and release lever are in the luggage compartment.
From the Bentley manual, the following general procedure is suggested in order to
close the top in an emergency situation.
Main motor. To release the top linkage from the motor, lift the left corner of the rear seat to access emergency release handle.
It is then possible to push the top manually to a near closed position. In case of the semi-automatic top, simply attach and lock the front latches.
Front latches. Once the fully automatic convertible top has been released from the motor and manually pushed to near-closure, emergency latching of the top is possible by using the S-shaped hex key provided in the emergency tool kit(attached to the trunk lid underside).
First, remove the the plastic cover over the latch motor in the front bow of the convertible top.
Next, use the hex key from the tool box to crank the front latches shut.
Comments:
May 20, 2009
- A microswitch in the right convertible top lid latch
prevents the luggage compartment from being open while the lid is up. This
lockout can be overridden by pressing on the microswitch.
Diagrams at
realoem.com/bmw/ (car, 3’ E36, convertible, model, USA,
prod. month, M52, transmission). Browse parts. Pulldown
54 (sliding roof/folding top) and 61
(vehicle electrical system, 61 35 switch, various micro switches).
