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Folding Top Cylinder Valve Disconnection



FOLDING TOP CYLINDER VALVE DISCONNECTION

Folding top cylinder valve disconnects are located on the right and left sides of the rear compartment.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Caution:
- Refer to Eye Protection Caution.
- Refer to Servicing Electrical Components Caution.
- Refer to Folding Top Hydraulic Pressure Caution.


IMPORTANT:
- Wait 5 minutes before separating the hydraulic cylinder lines or connectors.
- Once the folding top cylinder valve line has been disconnected,

DO NOT move any cylinder rods. This will cause fluid to squirt out of the ports and lines.

1. Remove the reservoir filler plug.
2. Remove the rear compartment left side trim panel.
3. Remove the rear compartment front trim panel.
4. Place a protective covering over the rear compartment interior and the adjacent body panels.




5. Disconnect the left side folding top cylinder valve block (3) from the body line (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Place a protective covering over the rear compartment interior and the adjacent body panels.




2. Connect the left side folding top cylinder valve block (3) to the body line (2).
3. Install the reservoir filler plug.
4. Bleed the folding top hydraulic system. Refer to Folding Top Hydraulic System Bleeding Procedure.
5. Install the rear compartment left side trim panel.
6. Install the rear compartment front trim panel.
7. Inspect the folding top for proper operation.