CONVERTIBLE TOPS
Convertible Tops - 1
Subject Page
E36 Convertible Tops
Overview .................................................................................................. 2
E36 Automatic Electro Mechanical Convertible Tops................................ 4
• Features ........................................................................................ 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
• Control 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
