LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mini >> 2010 >> Cooper S, 2D Hatchback, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 3765 (Convertible Top - Repair - F12) >> Motor-Operated Convertible Top >> 54 34 341 Removing and installing/replacing left or right roof frame gasket

54 34 341 Removing and installing/replacing left or right roof frame gasket

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 33 other vehicles, including the 2018 BMW M6, 2018 BMW 650i xDrive, 2018 BMW 650i, 2018 BMW 640i xDrive, and 2018 BMW 640i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

WARNING: Soft top becomes pressureless without a warning signal.
For all repair work, secure soft top with a suitable support tool against collapsing.
Ensure soft top is supported in the middle.
Ignition must remain switched off during the repair work.
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in the hydraulic valves incurring preliminary damage.

Undo window guide (1) from the sealing carrier (center of roof frame).

Fig 1: Removing Window Guide From Sealing Carrier (Center Of Roof Frame)
G06177476Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Make sure seal (2) is correctly seated on seal carrier (1).

Spray sealing carrier (1) with assembly fluid.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal Seated On Seal Carrier
G04781300Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

The cowl panel gasket (1) must be aligned with the roof frame gasket (2) in the retraction area of the side window.

Distance between the gaskets = 0.5 mm.

Side windows must enter the window guide correctly and rest on the window guide across their entire width.

Run a function check.

Check and adjust (if applicable) the setting of the side windows. See 51 32 154 ADJUSTING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SIDE WINDOW and 51 37 154 ADJUSTING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW .

Fig 3: Locating Cowl Panel Gasket
G10047753Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.