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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2009535XI 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1462 (CONVERTIBLE TOP AND SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF - REPAIR)
2009 BMW 535xi 4D Sedan, Automatic
Section 1462 (Convertible Top And Slide/Tilt Sunroof - Repair)
2009 BMW 535xi 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Section 1462 (Convertible Top And Slide/Tilt Sunroof - Repair)
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- 10 sunroof
- 12 Mechanical sun roof components
- 13 electrical sun roof components
- 25 soft-top flap
- 31 convertible top linkage
- 34 motor-operated convertible top
- 54 34 ... Adjusting both Bowden cables for convertible top compartment lid lock
- 54 34 ... Bleeding hydraulic system
- 54 34 ... Mounting of hydraulic components
- 54 34 ... Opening/closing convertible top in event of a technical fault
- 54 34 ... Repair instructions for hydraulic system of convertible top and convertible top compartment lid
- 54 34 ... Topping up/extracting fluid, checking fluid level
- 54 34 001 Checking function of EH convertible top
- 54 34 005 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic unit for convertible top drive
- 54 34 006 Removing and installing/replacing left hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid
- 54 34 007 Removing and installing/replacing right hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid
- 54 34 008 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic cylinder for left clamping bar
- 54 34 009 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic cylinder for right clamping bar
- 54 34 016 Removing and installing/replacing left or right hydraulic cylinder for convertible top
- 54 34 018 Removing and installing/replacing convertible top compartment
- 54 34 034 Removing and installing/replacing complete hydraulic system for convertible top
- 54 34 060 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cables for convertible top compartment lid lock
- 54 34 070 Adjusting left or right convertible top compartment lid lock
- 54 34 080 Removing and installing left or right control element
- 54 34 085 Adjusting (tensioning) control element
- 54 34 100 Adjusting convertible top
- 54 34 101 Removing and installing complete EH convertible top
- 54 34 120 Replacing convertible top fabric
- 54 34 127 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel trim (convertible top fastener)
- 54 34 130 Removing and installing or replacing headlining in convertible top
- 54 34 138 Replacing all rubber window seals on convertible top frame
- 54 34 140 Removing and installing/replacing left or right base plate
- 54 34 159 Removing and installing left convertible top fastener
- 54 34 160 Removing and installing right convertible top fastener
- 54 34 205 Removing and installing/replacing all hydraulic lines on convertible top
- 54 34 250 Removing and installing left or right tensioning belt
- 54 34 280 Removing and installing/replacing rear window module
- 54 34 300 Removing and installing/replacing rear window
- 54 34 305 Removing and installing/replacing left or right window guide for rear window
- 54 34 310 Removing and installing/replacing seal for rear window
- 54 34 315 Removing and installing/replacing power window unit (rear window)
- 54 34 820 Removing and installing kinematics box
- 62 Roll Bar, folding
- 90 Troubleshooting
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.