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2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
Section 1029 (Convertible Top - Repair - M3)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Section 1029 (Convertible Top - Repair - M3)
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- Sunroof
- Motor operated convertible
- Folding roof
- 41 00 ... Procedure for folding roof after an accident
- 54 37 ... Adjusting rear roof shell
- 54 37 ... Aligning basic gauge
- 54 37 ... Checking roof shell seal for leaks
- 54 37 ... Convertible top assembly position
- 54 37 ... Convertible top service positions
- 54 37 ... Gauging base plate (cowl panel fastener)
- 54 37 ... Gauging coupling fastener (after removing and installing roof module)
- 54 37 ... Gauging coupling fastener (without removing and installing roof module)
- 54 37 ... Gauging rear module
- 54 37 ... Gauging roof module brackets
- 54 37 ... Installing guide plate for cowl panel baseplate (build date up to 07/2007)
- 54 37 ... Lowering roofliner for roof shell in middle
- 54 37 ... Removing and installing/replacing all roof shells
- 54 37 ... Removing and installing/replacing rear roof shell fastener
- 54 37 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim for support tube in luggage compartment on left or right
- 54 37 ... Removing butyl
- 54 37 005 Replacing front roof shell seal
- 54 37 015 Replacing middle roof shell seal
- 54 37 025 Replacing rear roof shell seal
- 54 37 035 Removing and installing/replacing roofliner for roof shell at front
- 54 37 040 Removing and installing or replacing roofliner for roof shell in middle
- 54 37 045 Removing and installing/replacing roofliner for roof shell at rear
- 54 37 060 Removing and installing/replacing trim strip for roof shell, middle left or right
- 54 37 065 Removing and installing/replacing cover for hinge for roof shell, middle left and right
- 54 37 067 Removing and installing/replacing hinge
- 54 37 070 Removing and installing/replacing roof shell at front
- 54 37 075 Removing and installing/replacing roof shell in middle
- 54 37 080 Removing and installing/replacing roof shell at rear
- 54 37 090 Removing and installing/replacing front cowl panel fastener
- 54 37 105 Removing and installing/replacing complete front roof shell fastener pack
- 54 37 110 Removing and installing/replacing fastener for roof shell in middle
- 54 37 115 Removing and installing/replacing middle roof shell fastener pack
- 54 37 130 Removing and installing roof module
- 54 37 140 Replacing roof module
- 54 37 160 Removing rear module
- 54 37 185 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic unit (drive) for retractable hardtop
- 54 37 190 Removing and installing/replacing left hydraulic cylinder from roof shell, middle
- 54 37 195 Removing and installing/replacing right hydraulic cylinder from roof shell, middle
- 54 37 200 Removing and installing/replacing left coupling fastener hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 205 Removing and installing/replacing right coupling fastener hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 210 Removing and installing/replacing left main kinematics hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 215 Removing and installing/replacing right main kinematics hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 220 Removing and installing/replacing left convertible top compartment lid hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 225 Removing and installing/replacing right convertible top compartment lid hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 232 Removing and installing support block
- 54 37 235 Removing and installing/replacing holder for C-pillar flap
- 54 37 240 Removing and installing/replacing microswitch for baseplate
- 54 37 260 Replacing rear-end module Hall sensor on partition wall
- 54 37 290 Hardtop emergency opening
- 54 37 295 Emergency closing hardtop
- 54 37 300 Removing and installing/replacing rear window
- Roll bar folding
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.