54 62 000 Triggering/retracting rollover protection system (BMW diagnosis system)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Risk of injury!
When the actuators are electrically activated, there must be no persons present in the vicinity of the rollover protection system.
When rollover protection is mechanically triggered, only one person may be present underneath the rollover bar.
When the actuators are electrically activated, there must be no persons present in the vicinity of the rollover protection system.
When rollover protection is mechanically triggered, only one person may be present underneath the rollover bar.
IMPORTANT:
Stow rear end module in convertible top compartment (open).
When the actuators are activated, both rollover bars are simultaneously triggered.
When the actuators are activated, both rollover bars are simultaneously triggered.
Triggering rollover protection system:
Refer to diagnostic program "Restraint and rollover protection function / rollover system".
NOTE:
The rollover bar can be triggered mechanically if it fails to extend of its own accord.
Triggering rollover protection system mechanically:
NOTE:
Mechanical triggering only possible up to build date/version 03/08.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove backrest. See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS or SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- M3 CONVERTIBLE .
Insert L-shaped Allen key into opening on actuator.
Effect emergency release of rollover bar by pressing.
IMPORTANT:
When retracting, make sure rollover bar snaps into place on lower stop.
Slowly relieve load on rollover bar.
Slowly relieve load on rollover bar.
Hold locking pawl (1) and press rollover bar (2) down as far as it will go until actuator is locked.
NOTE:
Rollover bar must snap audibly into place!