Convertible Top Motor: Service and Repair

Motor and Hydraulic Pump Fluid Reservoir






1 Bolt

• 6 Nm

2 Motor

• Removing

• The convertible top is closed

- Remove the trim near the pump..

- Disconnect electrical connectors.

- Remove the sound enclosure.

• Before removing, place a cloth or a collector tray under the pump to catch any hydraulic fluid that may leak out.

- Open and close the fluid filler plug one time to equalize the pressure.

- Hold the pump and the motor vertically for a few minutes to drain out all the hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir.

- Remove the screws on the motor flange and remove the motor from the valve block.

• Installing

- Use a new seal when installing.

- Position the motor shaft so that it fits correctly into the opening in the coupling plate, refer to and tighten the screw to the tightening specification.

- Assemble the hydraulic pump.

- Check the fluid level and fill with fluid if necessary. Refer to => [ Hydraulic System, Filling and Bleeding ] Hydraulic System, Filling and Bleeding.

3 Coupling Plate

4 Seal

• replace; coat with hydraulic fluid when installing

5 Valve Block

6 Noise Insulation Upper Section

7 Oil Filler Screw

• 2 Nm

8 Oil Reservoir

• Removing

• The convertible top is closed

- Remove the trim near the pump..

- Disconnect electrical connectors.

- Remove the sound enclosure.

• Before removing, place a cloth or a collector tray under the pump to catch any hydraulic fluid that may leak out.

- Remove and install the fluid filler plug to equalize the pressure.

- Drain the fluid reservoir if necessary.

- Hold the pump and fluid reservoir upright.

- Loosen the screw at the clamp and remove the fluid reservoir.

- Be careful not to damage the fluid screen, refer to.

• Installing:

- Use a new seal when installing.

• make sure it is installed correctly


• If the fluid reservoir is replaced, make sure the fluid filler plug is exactly vertical and in the center of the valve block.

• Only then are the MIN and MAX marks correct.



- Check the fluid level and fill with fluid if necessary. Refer to => [ Hydraulic System, Filling and Bleeding ] Hydraulic System, Filling and Bleeding.

- Tighten the clamp screw to the tightening specification.

9 Retaining Bolt

• 6.5 Nm

10 Valve

• Removing

- Close convertible top.

- Remove the side trim panel near the hydraulic pump..

- Remove the pump and place a catch tray underneath.


Disconnect the connector on the pump with a small screwdriver. Do not break the locking mechanism.

- Unlock and remove the connector on the valve.

- Remove the screws on the valve.

- Gently turn the valve and remove it from the valve block.

• Installing

- Make sure the hole for the valve is clean.

- Install the replacement valve into the hole and tighten the screws to the tightening specification.

- Connect the connector, check and fluid level and fill if necessary.

11 Clamp

• tighten the threaded connector to 3.5 Nm

12 Seal

• replace; coat with hydraulic fluid when installing

13 Noise Insulation Lower Section

Install the motor into the valve block





- Position the shaft - 1 - behind the opening in the coupling plate - 2 - as illustrated and attach the motor to the valve block with a slight turning motion.

Remove the fluid reservoir from the valve block





- Loosen the clamp and pull it off over the fluid reservoir.

- Remove the fluid reservoir from the valve block - 1 - by turning it slightly. Be careful not to damage the fluid screen - 2 -.