Convertible Top Hydraulic Fluid: Service and Repair

Folding Top - Adding Fluid

Caution: Refer to Eye Protection Caution.

Important:
* When servicing the hydraulic system do not allow the fluid level to drop below the minimum indicator line on the reservoir.

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

* When new, the power folding top hydraulic fluid is golden clear. As the system is cycled, it picks up the carbon black from the numerous O-ring seals used in the system. The carbon black acts like a dye and causes the fluid to darken considerably and take on a black appearance. This is a normal occurrence and no repair attempts should be performed, as replacement fluid will also darken.

Park the vehicle on a level surface.




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




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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

* Install the reservoir filler plug (1).

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

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




* Place the folding top in the up position.
* Open the rear compartment.
* Inspect the fluid level and add fluid as necessary.
* Install the carpet over the hydraulic pump.
* Remove the protective covering.
* Close the rear compartment.
* Inspect the folding top for proper operation.