In the center of roof near the rear view mirror is an access panel to motor area.
How to open z4 roof with key.
You can put the top up by putting the key in the driver s side door lock and turning it keeping it there until the windows and roof closes.
How to fold back a hard top convertible to a 2009 2013 bmw z4 roadster as shown by eimports4less auto sales in perkasie pa.
Pry lose the panel and access motor.
Using it i ve been able to code my roof to go up and down using my key.
This is a hex ended key that will fit in the motor.
We re the east coast s only used.
Access the motor is also in your user guide.
Watch how the bmw z4 can open its hard top roof via its own engine remote control key.
Manual opening a z4 convertible top.
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Super happy with the result as you can see from the video.
The direct answer is there is a z shaped tool that comes in the tool kit in your trunk.