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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2773 (CONVERTIBLE TOP - REPAIR - F33)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
Section 2773 (Convertible Top - Repair - F33)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Section 2773 (Convertible Top - Repair - F33)
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- General Information
- Motor-Operated Convertible Top
- Folding Roof
- 41 00... Procedure for folding hardtop after an accident
- 54 37... 0 General repair instructions and troubleshooting on the hardtop
- 54 37... Adjusting rear roof shell
- 54 37... Align basic gauge
- 54 37 033 Emergency operation with an open retractable hardtop
- 54 37... Emergency operation with loading aid active
- 54 37... Gauge console for rear module
- 54 37... Gauge consoles for roof module
- 54 37... Gauging coupling lock (without removing/refitting roof module)
- 54 37 290 Hardtop emergency opening
- 54 37... Lowering inner headlining for roof shell, middle
- 54 37 106 Remove and install (replace) roof shell lock package
- 54 37 071 Removing and installing (replacing) roof shell at front
- 54 37 160 Removing and installing rear module
- 54 37 130 Removing and installing roof module
- 54 37... Removing and installing/replacing all roof shells
- 54 37 282 Removing and installing/replacing both base plates
- 54 37 060 Removing and installing/replacing center roof shell trim strip on left and right
- 54 37 065 Removing and installing/replacing cover for hinge, roof shell, middle left and right
- 54 37 047 Removing and installing/replacing cover from soft top compartment lid
- 54 37 090 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel lock, left or right
- 54 37 820 Removing and installing/replacing drive for loading aid on left or right
- 54 37... Removing and installing/replacing gas pressure spring on left or right main bearing
- 54 37 200 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic cylinder coupling lock on left
- 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 37 210 Removing and installing/replacing left main kinematics hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 067 Removing and installing/replacing left or right hinge
- 54 37 048 Removing and installing/replacing left or right linkage outlet flap
- 54 37 127 Removing and installing/replacing left or right slider housing to center roof shell
- 54 37 220 Removing and installing/replacing left rear module hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37... Removing and installing/replacing rear roofliner tension cable
- 54 37 300 Removing and installing/replacing rear window roof shell
- 54 37 205 Removing and installing/replacing right coupling fastener hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 195 Removing and installing/replacing right hydraulic cylinder from roof shell, middle
- 54 37 215 Removing and installing/replacing right main kinematics hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 225 Removing and installing/replacing right rear module hydraulic cylinder
- 54 37 035 Removing and installing/replacing roofliner for roof shell at front
- 54 37 045 Removing and installing/replacing roofliner for roof shell at rear
- 54 37 232 Removing and installing/replacing stowage block, left or right
- 54 37... Removing and installing/replacing trim for support tube in luggage compartment on left or right
- 54 37 050 Removing and installing/replacing trim strip on soft top compartment lid
- 54 37... Removing butyl
- 54 37 235 Replace holder for C-pillar flap on left or right
- 54 37 741 Replace microswitch on base plate
- 54 37 270 Replace rear module hall effect sensor on left partition wall
- 54 37 265 Replace rear module hall effect sensor on right partition wall
- 54 37 080 Replace rear roof shell
- 54 37 140 Replace the roof module
- 54 37 075 Replacing center roof shell
- 54 37 005 Replacing front roof shell gasket
- 54 37 029 Replacing front soft top compartment lid gasket
- 54 37 024 Replacing rear roof shell seal
- 54 37 028 Replacing soft top compartment lid gasket
- 54 37 040 Replacing the middle roof shell headliner
- 54 37 015 Replacing the middle roof shell seal
- 54 37... Soft top service position
- 54 37... Soft top service positions
- Rollover Bar, EXTENDIBLE
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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.