CONVERTIBLE TOPS
Convertible Tops - 1
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E36 Convertible Tops
Overview .................................................................................................. 2
E36 Automatic Electro Mechanical Convertible Tops................................ 4
[*]Featur es ........................................................................................ 4
[*]Components
- Control Module ................................................................................... 6
- Top Switch......................................................................................... 6
- Motors ............................................................................................. 7
- Top Drive Linkage/Thrust Rods ............................................................... 8
- Top Cover Latches/Drive Linkage............................................................ 8
- Micro Switches ................................................................................. 9
- Components Review............................................................................ 11
[*]Operation ...................................................................................... 12
[*]EM Top Emergency Operation............................................................. 17
[*]Re-connecting the drive motors ......................................................... 18
[*]EM Top Initialization ....................................................................... 19
[*]Contr ol Module Diagnosis/Troubleshooting.............................................. 20
[*]Convertible Top Storage Lid Position Hall Sensor Tests................................. 22
[*]E36 Convertible Top Adjustments (Repair Manual excerpts) .......................... 23
[*]E36 Convertible Specific Service Information Bulletin Reference.....................29
Z3 Convertible Top
Overview ......................................................................................... 30
[*]Components ................................................................................. 31
[*]Operation .................................................................................... 32
[*]Adjustments .................................................................................. 33
[*]Z3 Convertible Specific Service Information Bulletin Reference..................... 35
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[*]https://web.archive.org/web/20…/BMW_docs/converttops.pdf
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[*]more info on other models here https://web.archive.org/web/20…orsports.org:80/BMW_docs/