Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Hydraulic Cylinder for Convertible Top

54 34 016 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right hydraulic cylinder for convertible top





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove side trim upper section Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Left or Right Upper Side Trim Section
- Follow repair instructions for hydraulic system





Caution!
Hydraulic fluid may emerge from the disconnected lines and the open connections on the hydraulic cylinder.
Protect components and work area with suitable materials (e.g. cloths).





When working on hydraulic system, observe the following:
- Hydraulic system must be at zero pressure.
- Disconnect supply and return lines as late as possible, with convertible top stowed and in untensioned state.
- Shortly before removing lines screw tank on hydraulic control unit open and closed once.





Detach locking clips (1).
Drive bearing pin through.
Feed hydraulic cylinder out of main bearing.





Disconnecting hydraulic lines from cylinder:
If necessary, cut cable ties.
Open retainer (1) at bottom/top on cylinder with screwdriver.
Detach hydraulic lines (2).

Important!
Protect joints (lines and cylinder) against dripping fluid, e.g. with a cleaning cloth.
Observe hose markings.





Note:
New hydraulic cylinders are supplied in retracted state.
Check fluid level Testing and Inspection and top up if necessary.