Convertible Top Hydraulic Hose: Service and Repair

REMOVAL






NOTE: The hydraulic lines to the hydraulic cylinders must be replaced in pairs.

1. Slide the hydraulic line retaining clip (2) out of the groove in the hydraulic cylinder.




2. Remove the hydraulic line (1) from the hydraulic cylinder (3).

NOTE: If necessary, use a small pick to remove the O-ring from the hydraulic cylinder.

3. Remove the O-ring from the hydraulic cylinder (3).




4. Remove the bolts (1) from the hydraulic line retaining plate (2).
5. Carefully separate the hydraulic lines from the power top hydraulic assembly (3).




6. Carefully pry the metal snap ring (1) from the end of the hydraulic line (2).
7. Slide the hydraulic line out of the retaining plate.
8. Remove the hydraulic line from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION






NOTE: The hydraulic lines must be replaced in pairs.

NOTE: Always replace all O-rings and metal snap rings when servicing the hydraulic lines.

1. Starting from the pump side of the hydraulic line (straight coupler), insert the new hydraulic line through the proper hole location on the line retention plate.

NOTE: The hydraulic line must be inserted into the proper cavity of the pump.

2. Slide the cone mechanism of Special Tool 9108 (2) onto the coupling end of the hydraulic line (1).




3. Slide a new metal snap ring (3) over the cone mechanism of Special Tool 9108 (2).




4. Using the Special Tool 9108 snap ring installer (4), push the metal snap ring (3) onto the coupling end of the hydraulic line (1).




5. Install the hydraulic line retaining plate to the hydraulic pump (2).




6. At the cylinder side of the hydraulic line, install a new O-ring (2) onto the hydraulic line coupling (1).
7. Insert the hydraulic line into the hydraulic cylinder (3).




8. Slide the hydraulic line retaining clip (2) into the groove in the hydraulic cylinder (3).