Convertible Top Hydraulic Fluid: Service and Repair

FOLDING TOP - ADDING FLUID

1. Inspect the hydraulic fluid level with the vehicle parked on a level surface, the folding top in the up position, and the rear compartment open.

CAUTION: Refer to Eye Protection Caution in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: When servicing the hydraulic system do not allow the fluid level to drop below the minimum indicator line on the reservoir, or pump damage may occur.

Park the vehicle on a level surface.




2. Place the folding top in the up position.
3. Open the rear compartment.
4. Locate the hydraulic pump beneath the carpet in the storage compartment on the passengers side of the rear compartment.
5. Place a protective covering over the rear compartment interior and the adjacent body panels.
6. Place a shop towel around the pump motor to control any hydraulic fluid spillage.




7. Remove the reservoir filler plug (1)
8. Add fluid P/N 89022748 until the fluid level is between the MAXIMUM and the MINIMUM indicator lines on the reservoir.
9. Install the reservoir filler plug (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the plug to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

10. Remove the shop towel.
11. Remove the protective covering.
12. Close the rear compartment.
13. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.




14. Place the folding top in the up position.
15. Open the rear compartment.
16. Inspect the fluid level and add fluid as necessary.
17. Install the carpet over the hydraulic pump.
18. Remove the protective covering.
19. Close the rear compartment.
20. Inspect the folding top for proper operation.