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    Convert auto top to manual

    I'm looking for some info on making the top manual.....the automatic mechanism is not working and I want to make it manual...till I can figure out what is wrong with the mechanism...
    Any pic of what to disconnect?
    tnx Daniel
    ps: I'm looking for a late E39 Touring like the avatar....anyone??
    Last edited by daka; 02-25-2017 at 09:08 AM. Reason: added ps
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    Open the T-handle valve on top of the pump a turn or so.


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    OK, I "assume" that it can be accessed by pulling down the interior "stuff" on the drivers side of the trunk?
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    Yeah, left side about even with the radio antenna.


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    Thanks...........
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    Blatant proof that no one has a clue what the owner's manual is for.

    Yep, how to raise and lower a malfunctioning top is in there!

    - - - Updated - - -

    Haha, same person!

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    Lol it is. Too funny

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    Owners Manual....we don't need no stinkin' owners manual
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    Quote Originally Posted by daka View Post
    Owners Manual....we don't need no stinkin' owners manual
    Is everything ok with you?

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    Probably ever seen the movie this line comes from...funny I remember the line not the movie...
    Yeah, I'm fine....found a used tail light in perfect condition (01 and 02 are not the same as the 97 to 2000), now just needs a valve cover gasket....
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    ***FOR SALE 2007 BMW E 61 530xiT
    I WILL BE NEEDING A BMW E 30 CABRIO SOON
    **************************************
    2014 M/B GLK 350 (awful car, lease) gone
    2005 M/B CLK 500 AMG gone
    3 Z3's (gone)
    2006 911 S Cabrio (gone)
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    I'm thinking your trying to say... badges? We don't need no stinkING badges.

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    Kinda' a "play on words", ya' know.....
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    2018 M/B C 300 Cabrio AMG (wifes)
    2003 Porsche 996 Cabrio 6 speed (99% mine)
    **************************************
    ***FOR SALE 2007 BMW E 61 530xiT
    I WILL BE NEEDING A BMW E 30 CABRIO SOON
    **************************************
    2014 M/B GLK 350 (awful car, lease) gone
    2005 M/B CLK 500 AMG gone
    3 Z3's (gone)
    2006 911 S Cabrio (gone)
    4 Boxsters (gone)
    2006 X5 3.0 (gone)
    1999 528iT (gone)
    1994 525iT (gone)
    7 Assorted 911's (gone)
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