54 34 016 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Hydraulic Cylinder For Soft Top

54 34 016 Removing and installing/replacing left or right hydraulic cylinder for soft top







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove soft top
- Position soft top on special tool and close

NOTE: Hydraulic cylinder is only accessible when soft top is removed and closed.







IMPORTANT:
Hydraulic fluid may emerge from the disconnected lines and the open connections on the hydraulic cylinder.
Protect components and work area with suitable materials (e.g. cloths).







Detach retaining clip (1).
Drive out shaft pin.







1. Release retainer in direction of arrow.
2. Drive out bearing journal in direction of arrow.

Feed out hydraulic cylinder.







Disconnecting hydraulic lines from cylinder:
Push retainer (1) open at the top and bottom of the cylinder using a screwdriver.
Detach hydraulic lines (2).

IMPORTANT:
Protect separation points (lines and cylinder) against dripping fluid, e.g. with a cleaning cloth.
Observe hose markings.