Convertible Top Hydraulic Control Unit: Service and Repair

54 34 005 - Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic unit for convertible top drive





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Support convertible top compartment lid in service position Procedures
- Remove side trim panel upper section Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Left or Right Upper Side Trim Section





Caution!
Hydraulic fluid may emerge from the disconnected lines and the open connections on the hydraulic unit.
Protect components and work area with suitable materials (e.g. cloths).
Follow repair instructions for hydraulic system.
Do not fit hydraulic lines in kinked, crushed or transposed condition.





Unfasten screws.

Installation:
Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Clip hydraulic unit open.

Remove moulded part.





Disconnect cable straps on left and right.

Installation:
Replace faulty cable straps.

Detach moulded part (1) from hydraulic lines and electrical cables.





Left side of car:
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Disconnect all cable straps.

Installation:
Replace faulty cable straps.

Feed out electrical cable.





Right side of car:
Unlock and disconnect upper plug connections (1).
Disconnect cable straps.

Installation:
Replace faulty cable straps.

Feed out electrical cable.





Disconnecting hydraulic lines from drive hydraulics:
- Release screws and push lockplates (1) in direction of arrow.
- Detach hydraulic lines.
- Remove hydraulic unit.

Installation:
Hydraulic lines and connections are marked with numbers to prevent mix-ups.
Check fluid level or top up if necessary.