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How to Replace the Convertible Top Motor on the BMW Z4?

Model: BMW Z4 E85, E86 - Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Convertible top

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To replace the convertible top motor on the BMW Z4, you need to fully raise the top to access the motor underneath: it is located on the left side of the top, near the driver's seat. By loosening all the screws that secure it and disconnecting its connectors, you can completely remove the motor and insert the new replacement part.

This can now be properly secured and connected, allowing you to verify that the entire mechanism functions correctly.


Updated on 6 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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