Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair

Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor

Removal
1 Remove the RH loadspace trim panel. For additional information, refer to Loadspace Trim Panel - Vehicles With: Convertible Top Loadspace Trim Panel [Convertible]




2
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.




3 Disconnect the convertible top hydraulic pump electrical connectors.
- Release the 2 electrical connectors from the convertible top pump bracket.




4 Release the convertible top hydraulic pump.
- Remove the 3 bolts.




5
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the convertible top hydraulic pump hoses.
- Remove the 3 Allen bolts.
- Release the hose retaining clamp.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6 Remove the convertible top hydraulic pump.

Installation
1 Install the convertible top hydraulic pump.
2 Connect the convertible top hydraulic pump hoses.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Attach the hoses and position the retaining clamp.
- Tighten the Allen bolts to 10 Nm.
3 Secure the convertible top hydraulic pump.
- Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm.
4 Connect the convertible top hydraulic pump electrical connectors.
- Secure the electrical connectors to the convertible top pump bracket.
5 Fill the convertible top pump with the correct amount of fluid.
- Remove the convertible top fluid filler plug.
- Top-up the convertible top fluid.
- Install the convertible top fluid filler plug.
6 Install the RH loadspace trim panel. For additional information, refer to Loadspace Trim Panel - Vehicles With: Convertible Top Loadspace Trim Panel [Convertible]
7 Cycle the convertible top to bleed the hydraulic system.