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Hydraulic unit

Hydraulic unit

Removing


1. Raise (close) the soft top to a position with the soft top cover raised and the fifth bow lowered (horizontal).

2. Fold forward the rear backrest.

3. Remove the cover over the hydraulic unit.


4. Remove the hydraulic unit retaining bolts.

5. Lift up the hydraulic unit. Check the oil level in the oil reservoir.

Important

Lift up the hydraulic unit carefully so that the hydraulic hoses are not damaged.


6. Lay out paper under the hydraulic unit to catch any oil spills.

7. Unplug the connectors.

8. Mark the hoses and remove the retaining bolts by the hose connections.

9. Remove the cable tie securing the hoses.

Lift out the hydraulic unit.


Fitting


1. Check the hoses' marking, connect them to the pump and tighten the screws. For more information on hose placement, see Hydraulic hoses .


Note

The minimum bending radius for the hydraulic hose is 40 mm.


2. Press on the cable ties.


3. Plug in the connectors.

4. Fill oil in the reservoir.

Use oil part No. (16) 30 32 356.

Important

Never use the same fluid used for Saab 900 Cabriolet -M94


5. Run the soft top up and down 5 times and check the function. Check to make sure that there are no oil leaks.

6. Check the oil level and top up if needed.

7. Remove the protective paper.

8. Lower the hydraulic unit into the torsion box and fit the bolts.


Important

Check that the emergency operation valve is completely closed.


9. Fit the cover and restore the backrest to upright position.

10. Run the soft top to closed position and lock it to the windscreen frame.

11. Connect the diagnostics tool, erase any diagnostic trouble codes.