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Hydraulic Line Replacement

HYDRAULIC LINES

REMOVAL
1. Move top to the down position
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
3. Remove rear seat cushion and rear seat back.
4. Disconnect pump wire connector connection.
5. Remove motor from floor panel. Holding motor assembly with reservoir up, squeeze fill plug to release any air pressure from system.
6. Disconnect hydraulic line from hydraulic cylinders.
7. Disconnect hydraulic line from hydraulic pump.
8. Remove hydraulic line from vehicle. Carefully drain hydraulic line and properly dispose of fluid and component.

INSTALLATION
1. Position hydraulic line to vehicle.
2. Connect hydraulic line to hydraulic pump. Tighten fittings to 11 - 12 N.m (98 - 106 in.lbs.) torque.
3. Connect hydraulic line to hydraulic cylinders. Tighten fittings to 8.5 - 9.5 N.m (75 - 84 in.lbs.) torque.
4. Connect battery negative terminal.
5. Bleed the motor/pump and fill and verify operation of hydraulic pump.
6. Verify system operation.
7. Install quarter trim panels.
8. Install rear seat cushion and rear seat back. Ensure the rear seat back will not pinch and/or kinks the hydraulic lines.