Convertible Top Pump: Service and Repair

HYDRAULIC MOTOR / PUMP ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

1. Move top to the down position
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
3. Remove rear seat cushion and rear seat back.

Fig. 10:

4. Disconnect pump wire connector connection (Fig. 10).
5. Remove motor from floor panel. Holding motor assembly with reservoir up, squeeze fill plug to release any air pressure from system.
6. Mark connections and disconnect hydraulic lines from pump.
7. Remove motor pump assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position hydraulic motor in vehicle.
2. Connect hydraulic lines to pump. Tighten fittings to 11 to 12 N.m (98 to 106 in.lbs.) torque.
3. Connect pump wire connector.
4. Connect battery negative terminal.
5. Bleed the motor/pump and fill and verify operation of hydraulic pump.
6. Press hydraulic motor into mounts.
7. Install rear seat cushion and rear seat back. Ensure the rear seat back will not pinch and/or kinks the hydraulic lines.