Hydraulic Cylinder

Electric/Hydraulic Convertible Top

Hydraulic Cylinder

• Hydraulic system is sensitive to any ingress of dirt.

• As soon as system is opened, corresponding components must be covered so that no dirt can enter hydraulic system.

Removing

- Open convertible top.

- Remove side trim.





- Loosen toggle bolt on hydraulic pump so that any present residual pressure can vent from the system.

- Open cap - 12 - of Convertible Top Open Position Switch (F171)

- Pry securing clip - 13 - off piston rod - 14 -.

- Pry piston rod - 14 - off ball head using screwdriver - 10 -.

- Close convertible top manually.

- Remove bolts - 8 -.

- Remove retaining clip - 5 -.

- Remove hydraulic hoses - 2 - and - 4 -.

Installing





- Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing, check for damages and proper seating of O-rings on hydraulic lines.

- Hydraulic system, filling and bleeding, refer to => [ Hydraulic System, Filling and Bleeding ] Electric/Hydraulic Convertible Top (Overviews).