Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair
Lower Hydraulic Cylinders, Removing and Installing
Lower hydraulic cylinders, removing and installing
Removing
Notes:
‹› The convertible top must first be lifted out of the vehicle before removing the lower hydraulic cylinder
‹› Before removing, use a felt tip pen to mark the position of brackets -5-.
‹› To ease the removal of the convertible top frame, first remove and place the lock assemblies for the storage compartment lid in the storage
compartment. See: Convertible Top Deck Lid Components/Convertible Top Deck Lid Latch/Service and Repair
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Move convertible top into center position and mark position of lock assemblies with felt-tip pen before removing.
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Remove bolts -3- together with spacers -4-.
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Remove nuts -2- from brackets -5- from both sides together with spacers -1-. Spacers -7- and -8- remain in vehicle.
CAUTION! When installing, the spacers must be positioned on the vehicle in the same locations from which they were removed.
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Open all tie wraps in area of storage compartment on both sides.