Lift Cylinder

LIFT CYLINDER

Removal

NOTE: The convertible top hydraulic components are removed from the vehicle as an assembly. The hydraulic components are individually repaired and the system must be bled before being installed into the vehicle.

1. Remove the hydraulic system, lift cylinders and motor from the vehicle.







2. NOTE: Prior to their removal, mark the upper and lower hydraulic lines for correct installation on the new lift cylinder.

Remove the hydraulic lines from the lift cylinder.

Installation







1. NOTE:
- Be sure that each fitting is installed in the correct position on the folding top lift cylinder.
- Make sure that the tetra seal(R) is installed in the bottom of each of the folding top lift cylinder ports before attaching the upper and lower hose fittings.

Using a thread locker, install the hydraulic lines onto the lift cylinder.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).







2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the motor assembly.
3. Fill the pump with transmission fluid to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.

4. NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.

Connect a 12 volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor assembly until the lift cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12 volt connection to fully retract the lift cylinders. Repeat this procedure 3 times.

5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with transmission fluid to the bottom of the fill hole.
6. Install the fill plug.
7. Install the hydraulic system, lift cylinders and motor in the vehicle.