Owner service procedures -> Fuel filler door for Your BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

Power convertible top*  
Fuel filler door  
157n  
Z3 roadster  
Z3 roadster  
Closing manually  
Releasing manually  
For roadsters with electrical power  
convertible top*, the convertible top  
drive unit is located in the luggage  
compartment behind the left side trim  
panel.  
The illustration shows the example  
of the Z3 roadster.  
Operation and function for the  
Z3 coupe is the same as for the  
Z3 roadster.  
Turn the clip at the top of the trim panel  
to the left or right and swing the trim  
panel to the side.  
Pull the button at the right in the  
luggage compartment sharply (arrow).  
Please consult your BMW center to  
have the defect corrected.  
Turn the T-pin a half turn to the left  
(refer to the illustration).  
The convertible top drive unit is disen-  
gaged and the convertible top can be  
operated manually, refer to page 40.  
Please have your BMW center eliminate  
the defect and reengage the drive.