PRE-RELEASE
Soft top cover hydraulic cylinder
| Soft top cover hydraulic cylinder |
| Removing |
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Remove the
Luggage compartment side trim, CV
on the right-hand side.
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Remove the fluid filler plug from the hydraulic system reservoir (to equalise the pressure). Refit the plug.
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| 3. |
Open the soft top cover. Raise the sixth bow and support it with
82 93 847 Soft top support
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Remove the cable tie on the position sensor cable on the right-hand side.
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Remove the fastening pin for the hydraulic cylinder piston rod.
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Remove the fastening pin clip for the hydraulic cylinder.
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Remove the fastening pin for the hydraulic cylinder. Observe the accompanying washers.
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Pull out the hydraulic cylinder somewhat to facilitate access to the hydraulic line connections. Place some paper under the hydraulic unit to catch any hydraulic fluid that may run out.
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Open the hydraulic line retaining clips by pulling them out.
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Pull out the hydraulic lines from the hydraulic cylinder and remove the hydraulic cylinder.
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If the right-hand hydraulic cylinder is being changed, the position sensor must also be removed from the hydraulic cylinder. Use a screwdriver to carefully lift away the position sensor.
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| Fitting |
| 1. |
Fit the position sensor if the right-hand hydraulic cylinder has been changed.
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Remove the O-rings of the hydraulic cylinder using a blunt tool. Check the O-rings and replace as necessary. Then fit the O-rings on the hydraulic lines before refitting the lines on the hydraulic cylinder. Use only one O-ring per hydraulic line.
Attach the hydraulic lines to the hydraulic cylinder by pressing them in. 
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Press on the hydraulic line retaining clips.
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Place the hydraulic cylinder in position for fitting. Fit the fastening pin to the hydraulic cylinder piston rod. Fit the accompanying washer (if any).
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Fit the fastening pin to the hydraulic cylinder. Take note of the accompanying washers (if any). The washer should be placed against the cylinder.
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Fit the clip to the fastening pin.
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Fit the cable ties to the position sensor cable on the right-hand side.
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Remove the soft top support and raise the soft top.
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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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Check for any fluid leaks.
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Check the oil level and top up as necessary. See
Checking/filling oil
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Fit
Luggage compartment side trim
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Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
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