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Convertible Top Compartment Lid Lift Cylinder





Convertible Top Compartment Lid Lift Cylinder

Removal





1 Open the convertible top to the position shown.
- Depress the switch.
- Support as necessary.




2 Remove the convertible top hydraulic pump access panel
- Release the clip.




3
CAUTION: Do not loosen the Allen bolt more than 2 complete turns. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE:
The ignition must be switched off.
Release the convertible top system pressure.
- Loosen the Allen bolt up to a maximum of 2 complete turns.




4 Remove the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder cover.
- Release the clip.
- Release the lift cylinder




5 Release the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder.
- Disconnect the 2 fluid lines.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.




6 Remove the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder.
- Release the clip.

Installation
1 Install the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder.
- Secure with the clip.
2 Install the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder cover.
- Attach the lift cylinder.
- Secure with the clip.
3 Secure the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder.
- Connect the 2 fluid lines.
- Connect the electrical connector.
4
NOTE:
Support as necessary.
Close the convertible top compartment lid.
- Raise the rear of the convertible top.
5
NOTE:
The ignition must be switched off.
Tighten the convertible top system pressure Allen bolt.
- Tighten to 2 Nm.
6 Cycle the convertible top to bleed the hydraulic system.
7 Check the convertible top fluid level.
8 Install the convertible top hydraulic pump access panel
- Secure in the clip.