9-3 Viggen Convertible (9400) L4-2.3L Turbo (B235) HO (2001)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair
Fifth Bow Cylinder
Fifth Bow Cylinder
Removing
The following description deals with the left side cylinder. Only steps 1-7 apply for the right side cylinder.
1. Remove the side trim.
2. Run the soft top so that the soft top cover and the fifth bow are open.
3. Fit a rag as protection around the hose at the upper connection.
4. Remove the hose from the upper connection and plug it.
5. Remove the clips securing the cylinders to the soft top mechanism. Remove the clips that secure the pushrods to the soft top mechanism.
6. Remove the pins and remove the cylinders from the soft top mechanism.
7. Remove the hose from the lower connection and plug it. (Right side: Lift out the cylinder.)