Features

E36 AUTOMATIC ELECTRO MECHANICAL (EM) CONVERTIBLE TOPS:

The Automatic EM convertible top was introduced as a "Semi" Automatic in the 1994 model year. The top was upgraded to a fully automatic top in 1997. Except for a few additional components and an additional function on the fully automatic version, both systems function the same. For this reason the systems are described simultaneously and highlighted as required where differences occur.

FEATURES:

The top is designed as a self tensioning, electric mechanical power operated folding top. The main features include:

BOTH VERSIONS:

^ Electrical interlock of the trunk lid when the top storage cover is unlocked or open.

^ Automatic partial lowering of the four side windows when lowering or raising the top.

^ Automatic full raising of all four windows once top is stored in the storage compartment.

^ Fully diagnosable EM Top Control Module.

^ A textile, crease free interior liner clipped to the top frame.

^ Emergency release handle inside the passenger compartment, for manually raising the top with an electrical failure.

^ A removable (zipper) green tinted plastic rear window.

^ Soft top material of 3-ply with 40% cotton fabric lining and 100% Arcyl outer skin.

SEMI AUTO ONLY:



^ A centrally located turn lock fastener on the forward edge of the top for locking and unlocking the top to the windshield frame.

FULL AUTO ONLY:

^ A concealed top lock motor with twin (left/right) lock drive mechanisms on the forward edge of the top for automatically locking and unlocking the top to the windshield frame.

^ Comfort close feature which is activated from the driver's or passenger's door position. Holding the key in the lock position automatically closes and locks the top and windows from outside.

^ Automatic full raising of all four windows once top is up and fully locked to the windshield frame.