[greatbm]

Originally Posted by G-10

Could you pease highlight the bolt. The car did not come with a manual

I am quoting from the workshop manual Link in post #13 page 2224. There is nothing relating to emergency operation in the owners manual.

[greatbm]

[G-10]

We are getting somewhere now. Ok next hurdle how do I open the tonneau cover with no power

[norman1979]

Why cant you get into the boot?
There is a lock on the boot. Just slide the key out of the key(if that makes sense) and open it manually.

Edit.. just noticed the roof is in the boot. Oops

[greatbm]

Originally Posted by G-10

We are getting somewhere now. Ok next hurdle how do I open the tonneau cover with no power

Looks like you have to unlock the mechanism at the bottom of the C pillars. access to these are under the rear window side panels once the top half is removed. This is where one of the special tools are shown 54 0 161 but it looks like it pushes the piston from the latched position releasing the rear deck allowing manual movement of the boot lid to its hinged position. I am only picking this up from reading the workshop manual post #13.

[G-10]

Got the rear top trims off



I can see the hinge. Any idea what I do where I need the tool

[G-10]

Great bm thank you very much for your help. I've done it

[G-10]

I didnt have bmw's special tool. So I found this in the garage




Pistons opened up



And here's the roof

I have undone the Allen key bolt On the motor and the roof feels free. Just need to wait for another pair of hands so I dont bend the roof when lifting

[gaza01]

brilliant fella. Happy for you. Keep us posted as its making for very interesting reading. Looking forward to your re-build and the outcome!

[greatbm]

Was it just the case of pushing the piston till the lock disengaged and was it only on the one side ?

Looking at your photos again I can see it was both sides, interested in the unlock technique though.

[achu]

yeah keep us posted, this is interesting lol

[greatbm]

G-10, I think I would only move the piled 3 sections out of the boot and then concentrate on getting the battery supply working, reading a little more of the emergency procedure of unfolding all 3 sections doesn't look as easy as man handling the roof sections into place.

[G-10]

Well the roof is up. It was far from finished at that point. Anyone who's handy with a spanner should be able to do it but if your unsure take it to a dealer and pay the £500 odd pounds as if you get in too deep and lose your bottle I'm sure a dealer would charge more. I did not have any of the bmw special tools just used what i had in the garage. I will up date what I did tomorrow I'm knackered today.

[G-10]

Originally Posted by greatbm

Was it just the case of pushing the piston till the lock disengaged and was it only on the one side ?

Looking at your photos again I can see it was both sides, interested in the unlock technique though.

It was both sides. I just used the hook end of the hammer and pulled it up and towards the back of the car. Once it unlocked it moves freely. Getting it back in was a bit harder, wrapped a tie wrap round it and pulled it with a screw driver.

[G-10]

Originally Posted by greatbm

G-10, I think I would only move the piled 3 sections out of the boot and then concentrate on getting the battery supply working, reading a little more of the emergency procedure of unfolding all 3 sections doesn't look as easy as man handling the roof sections into place.

Yes that's what I was Planning on doing but the tonnau cover would not go back down fully for some reason so I had to completely lower the roof. Unfolding the roof was ok but it's VERY heavy need Three strong people. Had to undo a few bolts to get it out the boot

[G-10]

On the plus side when I bought the car I had no idea what the mileage was. Fixed the blow off lead and I had power so checked. It's a 2009 car and it's done 33,000 miles. Happy days

[greatbm]

Originally Posted by G-10

On the plus side when I bought the car I had no idea what the mileage was. Fixed the blow off lead and I had power so checked. It's a 2009 car and it's done 33,000 miles. Happy days

Did you replace thr blow off or just bypass? Good to see the roof sorted and I also thought that improvisation of tools would do the job. Interseting thread keep us posted with your progress. 33k for 2009 not bad.

[blues n twos]

Interesting thread. Ad you got the roof up the picture of the hammer made me laugh

I'm subscribing to this and await updates. Out of interest how much did you get the car for?

Jon

[G-10]

I removed the blow off cable from the car, opened it up and reconnected the exploded parts. I will need to replace at some point.

[G-10]

Originally Posted by blues n twos

Interesting thread. Ad you got the roof up the picture of the hammer made me laugh

I'm subscribing to this and await updates. Out of interest how much did you get the car for?

Jon

Pm me and il let you know what I got it for