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How to clean inside rear window (E89)

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Re: How to clean inside rear window (E89)

Post by jabber » Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:42 pm

i have found that when the roof is at the angle you want remove the key fob and it won,t move then when finished put key fob back and close roof used the same method to fit my smart top
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Re: How to clean inside rear window (E89)

Post by Breaker » Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:51 pm

I open the roof with the key fob until its at an angle to stay while I clean the window.
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Re: How to clean inside rear window (E89)

Post by dario » Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:59 pm

Maniac wrote:I raise the rear section of the roof to a half way point, easier access.
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Re: How to clean inside rear window (E89)

Post by Stark » Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:39 pm

My roof stops moving the moment I take my finger off the key/button

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Re: How to clean inside rear window (E89)

Post by Big Kerhuna » Sat Dec 15, 2012 12:59 pm

Thanks Maniac and Jabber

Just cleaned the rear window...as you said open roof with fob to just past centre and close with console button.

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Re: How to clean inside rear window (E89)

Post by mad4slalom » Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:12 am

get an e86 ... press the roundell , the whole tailgate opens up and clean the inside of the window, another bonus, about 500 less parts to go wrong as the car gets older :poke: :rofl: :evil:

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Re: How to clean inside rear window (E89)

Post by eleflo » Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:23 am

It is just as difficult in my E85, might try one of these.

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Re: How to clean inside rear window (E89)

Post by LeoZ4iDrive30iMT » Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:10 pm

I use newspaper to rub on the windows (all), inside and out. The real windows require some stretch. I'd advise caution to clean it while the roof is partially retracted, as the mechanical force on them may damage the pantographic mechanism. :fuelfire:
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