Firebird V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
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Do not allow the oil to drop below the lower indicator line on the reservoir or pump damage will occur.
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In order to avoid pump damage during the bleeding procedure, verify that the cylinder rod does not touch any body components or the folding top
when extending.
1.
Open the rear compartment lid and remove the trim from the left and right side.
2.
Remove the left and the right side interior trim panels in order to gain access to the cylinders.
3.
Remove the cylinders from the outer arms (1).
4.
Remove the cylinders from the main pivot brackets (2).
5.
Position the cylinder so that the cylinder rods (3) will not touch any components or the folding top when fully extended.
6.
Remove the reservoir filler plug.
7.
Remove the one pink hose (4) from the pump motor and place the hose in the reservoir opening.
Important:
Seal the fitting to prevent air from entering the system. Use a rubber plug such as a snug fitting vacuum fitting cap. Seal the open pump fitting.
8.
Remove one pink hose (4) from the pump motor and place the hose at the reservoir opening.
9.
Push and hold the up button on the convertible top switch. After the cylinders are fully extended, continue to press the switch until the hose being
bled is free of air bubbles.
10.
Install the pink hose (4) and tighten.
Tighten
Tighten the hose to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
11.
If the fluid level is low, add DEXRON® Ill Automatic Transmission Fluid (U.S. P/N 12378470, Canadian P/N 10952622) to the reservoir.
12.
Repeat the bleed procedure for the other cylinder.
13.
Install the reservoir filler plug.
14.
Install the interior trim panel to the rear compartment.
15.
Rotate the pump bypass valve fully clockwise (1/4 turn) to the open position.
16.
Install the cylinder to the outer arm.
17.
Install the cylinder to the main pivot bracket.
