Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair
Hydraulic Cylinder For Storage Compartment Lid, Remove/Install
Hydraulic cylinder for storage compartment lid, removing and installing
Note: Hydraulic cylinders supplied as replacement parts are prefilled and complete with mounting brackets.
Removing
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Mark position of mounting bracket on storage corn partment lid using fine felt-tip pen or equivalent.
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Remove bolts -1- and -3-.
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Push piston rod into hydraulic cylinder to prevent loss of fluid.
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Disconnect harness connectors for compartment lid.
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Unscrew union nuts from hydraulic cylinder.
Installing
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Connect hydraulic hoses to hydraulic cylinder.
‹› Tightening torque: 28 Nm (21 ft lb).
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Reconnect harness connectors.
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Pull out piston rod to required length.
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Secure mounting bracket and align to markings made earlier.
‹› Tightening torque for bolts -1- and -3-: 10 Nm (7 ft lb).
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Check operation of convertible top and hydraulic fluid level at hydraulic pump. Refer to "Hydraulic System, Bleeding and Filling" See: Service
and Repair
Note:
‹› If the storage compartment lid has to be replaced, mark the position of the mounting bracket for the hydraulic cylinder before removing.
‹› The new storage compartment lid must be installed according to this marking.