PRE-RELEASE
Hydraulic unit, fluid reservoir
| Hydraulic unit, fluid reservoir |
| Removing |
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Close the soft top completely.
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| 2. |
Remove
Luggage compartment side trim, CV
(right-hand side only).
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Take the spare wheel out of the luggage compartment. Place an oil receptacle in the space for the spare wheel.
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Unscrew the hydraulic unit nuts.
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Lift out the hydraulic unit somewhat so that the fluid reservoir is above the receptacle in the spare wheel space.
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Remove the hose clamp for the fluid reservoir on the hydraulic unit.
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Turn the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir so that the oil filler plug is at the bottom.
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Remove the oil filler plug. Allow the hydraulic fluid to run into a receptacle.
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Remove the fluid reservoir from the hydraulic unit.
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Remove the O-ring.
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| Fitting |
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Fit the new O-ring. Lubricate the O-ring with a little hydraulic fluid. Place the hydraulic fluid reservoir in its mounting position.
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Turn the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir so that the oil filler plug is up.
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Fit the fluid reservoir hose clamp.
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Place the hydraulic unit in mounting position. Fit the hydraulic unit nuts.
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Fill the reservoir to MAX with fluid.
Use 89 96 860 Power steering fluid .
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Open and close the soft top for 5 complete cycles to bleed the system and check its function.
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| 7. |
Check for any fluid leaks.
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Check the oil level and top up as necessary. See
Checking/filling oil
. Use
89 96 860 Power steering fluid
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| 9. |
Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
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Replace the spare wheel and fasten it.
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| 11. |
Fit
Luggage compartment side trim, CV
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