REP-TAT-P-5434-01 Remove soft top

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Prerequisite

Rear left and right SIDE TRIM PANELS .

NOTE: Adhere to the notes for opening the convertible top after emergency closing.
For additional information see: OPENING/CLOSING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IN EVENT OF A TECHNICAL FAULT .

Tape rear left and right side panels with adhesive tape (1).

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Detach left and right retaining clips (1).
Detach convertible top fabric from left and right bolts.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unclip the connector (2) from the convertible top brace (3).

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Secure the wiring harness (1) with adhesive tape (2) on the convertible top brace (3).
This prevents it from getting caught in the future.

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Lever out cover cap (1) on the left and right.

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Release and remove the screw (1) on the left and right.

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Lock the left and right convertible top brace locking levers (1).
Open the soft top completely.
Open the left and right convertible top brace locking levers (1).

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).
Unclip the connector (2).

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).
Feed associated wiring harness back in.

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Slacken nuts (1) on left and right by approx. 2 turns.
Release and remove the screw (2) on the left and right.

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Fix the convertible top in place with two luggage straps.

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Prepare the lifting gear

Further information is available See: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE UNIVERSAL LIFTING GEAR .

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Lifting harness 54 3 240 consists of the following separate components:

54 3 241 Longitudinal tube with lifting eyelet and bolts

54 3 243 Transverse bar

54 3 243 Holder left and right

54 3 250 Adapter with chain and hook left and right

54 3 260 Adapter with counter support left and right

54 3 270 Shaped part for counter support on the left and right

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Observe operating instructions for the universal lifting gear.
For additional information see: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE UNIVERSAL LIFTING GEAR

Screw special tool (shaped part) 0 496 454 (54 3 270) ion the adapter using the special tool (counter support) 0 496 451 (54 3 260) , left and right.

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Adjust special tool (peg) 0 496 445 (54 3 243) , left and right, in the fifth hole (arrow) measured from inside on the special tool (cross strut) 0 496 444 (54 3 242).
From the inside three holes are visible on the cross strut.
Secure special tool (peg) 0 496 445 (54 3 243) with the locking bolt.

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Adjust the left and right adapter with the special tool (chain) 0 496 324 (54 3 250) with the last peg hole on the inside.
Secure the adapter with the locking bolt.
Adjust the left and right adapter with the special tool (counter support) 0 496 451 (54 3 260) with the third peg hole on the outside.
Secure the adapter with the locking bolt.
Adjust the left and right threaded rod (1) to dimension (X).

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Dimension (X) = 130 m
Adjust the lifting eye in the fourth hole (arrow) from the rear on the longitudinal pipe.
From the rear, two holes are visible on the longitudinal pipe.
Secure the lifting eye using the locking bolt.

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Only use the lifting gear in conjunction with the BMW workshop crane WJN.10 (special lifting beam with a beam length of 1690 mm - see the applicable BMW Workshop Equipment Catalog) - or a crane with comparable specifications.

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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Position the lifting gear above the convertible top.
Attach the hooks (1) to the main bearings on the left and right.
Place a shaped part (2) on the left and right main bearings.
Carefully tension lifting gear and ensure the hooks (1) and shaped parts (2) are positioned correctly.
Raise convertible top slightly.
The main bearings need to thread out of the threaded bolts in the process (arrows).
Continue to lift the convertible top, threading out the drive cables in the process. Make sure that the convertible top drives are not damaged.
Completely lift the convertible top out of the car.

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