Convertible Top Hydraulic Hose: Service and Repair

Hydraulic Hoses, Removing And Installing

NOTE:
- Hydraulic system is sensitive to any ingress of dirt.
- As soon as system is opened, corresponding components must be covered so that no dirt can enter hydraulic system.

Removing
- Remove left and right luggage compartment trim.
- Remove side trim







- Loosen toggle bolt - 3 - on hydraulic pump so that any present residual pressure can vent from system.
- Remove Torx bolt - 1 - (7 Nm).
- Remove hydraulic hoses - 2 - from hydraulic pump.
- Set hydraulic hoses aside and unclip from trim panel and side panel.







- Remove retaining clip - 1 - and remove hydraulic hoses from hydraulic cylinder.







- Guide hydraulic hoses through water tray.

Installing

NOTE: When installing, check for damages and proper seating of O-rings on hydraulic lines.

- Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
- Hydraulic system, filling and bleeding.