Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair
Upper Hydraulic Cylinder Hoses, Removing and Installing
Upper hydraulic cylinder hoses, removing and installing
Note:
Replacement hydraulic hoses (supply and return) are supplied only in pairs. When removing, start from the hydraulic pump.
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Remove storage compartment lock (See: Convertible Top Frame/Service and Repair) and luggage compartment trim, then remove hydraulic pump
from bracket.
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Remove nut -1- together with plate -2-.
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Loosen nut -7- and lift hydraulic pump -8- out of rear bracket with crash cover -9- and plate -6-.
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Remove pump from front bracket toward rear and lift out.
‹› Tightening torque for nuts -1- and -7-: 30 Nm (22 ft lb).
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Remove screws (arrows) (4x) and disconnect connecting plate from hydraulic pump.
Note:
The fourth screw is located behind the hydraulic hoses and is not visible.
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Using small screwdriver, pry retaining rings -1- (of hydraulic hoses to be removed) over collars on connection fittings (supply and return) and
remove retaining rings.
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Disconnect hydraulic hoses and plug them to prevent hydraulic fluid from leaking out.
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Cut open tie wraps securing hoses to hydraulic cylinder.
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Pull hydraulic hoses through as far as storage comi,artment.
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Remove lock assembly.