Soft top hydraulic cylinder
Soft top hydraulic cylinder |
Removing |
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Remove
Luggage compartment side trim, CV
(right-hand side only).
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2. |
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 the soft top support.
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4. |
Remove the lock on the fastening pin for the hydraulic cylinder piston rod.
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5. |
Remove the pin for the hydraulic cylinder piston rod.
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6. |
Remove the lock for the main cylinder outer fastening pin.
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7. |
Remove the outer pin (by the spanner flats).
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8. |
Pull the main cylinder to the side so that it comes loose from the inner pin.
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9. |
Remove the hydraulic line retaining clips by pulling them out. Place some paper under the hydraulic cylinder to catch any hydraulic fluid that may run out.
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10. |
Pull out the hydraulic lines from the hydraulic cylinder and remove the hydraulic cylinder.
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Fitting |
1. |
Fit the position sensors to the cylinder where appropriate.
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2. |
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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3. |
Fit the cylinder to the inner fastening pin.
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4. |
Press in the outer pin (by the spanner flats) and fit the lock.
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5. |
Fit the pin to the cylinder piston rod.
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6. |
Fit the lock to the fastening pin.
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7. |
Remove the soft top support and close the soft top and soft top cover.
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8. |
Open and close the soft top for 5 complete cycles to bleed the system and check its function.
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9. |
Check for any fluid leaks.
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10. |
Check the oil level and top up as necessary. See
Checking/filling oil
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11. |
Fit
Luggage compartment side trim
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12. |
Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
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