Convertible Top Latch Hydraulic Cylinder

Removal
1. Remove convertible top latch assembly for access. Service and Repair
2. Sever and remove tie straps securing hydraulic hoses to latch assembly.
3. Identify and mark position of hydraulic hoses relative to hydraulic cylinder.
4. To protect the vehicle interior from any fluid spillage, position a plastic sheet immediately below the hydraulic cylinder.







5. Disconnect hydraulic hoses from hydraulic cylinder, remove and discard 'O' ring seals from hose connectors and fit blanking plugs to hydraulic cylinder and hoses.
6. Place latch assembly on a clean work surface.







7. Remove spring clip from hydraulic cylinder clevis pin and withdraw pin.







8. Pull retaining lever away from latch hydraulic cylinder.







9. Lift hydraulic cylinder to vertical position and separate from latch assembly.


Installation







1. Position hydraulic cylinder in latch assembly slots and lower to engage lugs.







2. Move locking lever across to secure hydraulic cylinder.







3. Fit and fully seat clevis pin and fit retaining clip.







4. Connect hoses to hydraulic cylinder.
Position latch assembly in vehicle, remove blanking plugs from hoses and cylinder connectors and fit new 'O' ring seals to hose connectors.
Noting marked positions, fit and tighten hoses to actuator, ensuring that hoses are not twisted or distorted.
5. Remove plastic protective sheet from vehicle interior.
6. Using a new tie strap, secure hydraulic hoses to the latch assembly.
7. Fit latch assembly to BIW header. Service and Repair
8. Fit latch assembly cover panel. Service and Repair
9. Connect ground cable to battery terminal and fit battery cover. Service and Repair
10. Check hydraulic system for satisfactory operation and freedom from leaks.
Power top to fully raised position.
Power top to fully lowered position.
Power top to fully raised position.
Check that hose connections are free from leakage.
11. Position trim finisher on header rail and secure with new fir tree fastener, exercising care to avoid damaging finisher.
12. Fit upper 'A' post trim finishers. Service and Repair
13. Fit sun visors and retention bezels. Service and Repair
14. Where applicable, connect microphone harness multiplug.
15. Fit roof console. Service and Repair