1998 BMW 328 Repair Question
Topics covered: Convertible top, Input shaft, Trunk.
Mileage: 83,000 miles.
Mileage: 83,000 miles.
Asked on April 28, 2012
98 convertible
I am attempting to remove my Lid Motor (controls operation of convertible storage lid/cover.
I have disconnected everything from the lid motor and its support plate.
The problem is this: there are 2 threaded screws at the top of the plate that run vertically downward through the plate(have removed the nuts from the threaded screws.)
At the bottom of the plate,there are 2 threaded screws that are horizontal pointing toward the trunk area((have removed the nuts from the threaded screws.)There is not much wiggle to pull the unit down or/up then out.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
I have disconnected everything from the lid motor and its support plate.
The problem is this: there are 2 threaded screws at the top of the plate that run vertically downward through the plate(have removed the nuts from the threaded screws.)
At the bottom of the plate,there are 2 threaded screws that are horizontal pointing toward the trunk area((have removed the nuts from the threaded screws.)There is not much wiggle to pull the unit down or/up then out.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
Asked by mike nashAnswer
Replied on April 28, 2012
is this fully automtic??
Roy
Replied on April 29, 2012
Removing and installing/replacing motor for convertible top lock (power/fully-automatic)
Removing and installing finisher on convertible top lock, See: Convertible Top Latch\Service and Repair\Replacing Finisher on Convertible Top Lock (Electric Motor/Fully-automatic)
Pull off plug connections (1) and (2), unlock both housings and remove from bracket.
Loosen nut (3), pull motor (4) downwards to remove and slide off input shaft (5).
Installation:
The two input shafts (5) must be at "Open" limit position (microswitch (S8) tripped).
These are the instructions presented in alldata.
Roy