Draining, filling and bleeding the hydraulic system
Draining, filling and bleeding the hydraulic system |
Draining the hydraulic system |
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Close the soft top completely.
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Remove the
Luggage compartment side trim, CV
on the right-hand side.
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3. |
Take the spare wheel out of the luggage compartment. Place an oil receptacle in the space for the spare wheel.
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Loosen the fluid filler plug on the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir.
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Unscrew the hydraulic unit retaining nuts.
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Lift out the hydraulic unit somewhat so that the fluid reservoir is above the fluid receptacle.
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Undo 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 fluid filler plug on the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir. Allow the fluid to run down into the receptacle.
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Unlock the sixth bow using the emergency operation tool.
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Use the emergency operating tool to open the first bow latch four or five times. Fluid will now be pumped back to the hydraulic unit.
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Open and close the soft top manually four or five times. Fluid will now be pumped back to the hydraulic unit.
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Open and close the soft top cover manually four or five times. Fluid will now be pumped back to the hydraulic unit.
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Filling and bleeding the hydraulic system |
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Turn the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir so that the oil filler plug is up.
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2. |
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.
See Checking/filling oil . Use 89 96 860 Power steering fluid .
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5. |
Open and close the soft top manually four or five times.
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Use the emergency operating tool to open the first bow latch four or five times.
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Open and close the soft top cover manually four or five times.
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Open and close the soft top automatically 5 times to fully 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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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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Fit
Luggage compartment side trim, CV
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