Crossfire SRT-6 V6-3.2L SC VIN N (2005)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Description and Operation
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
DESCRIPTION
The Hydraulic Cylinders used for the Convertible Top application are double acting rod and base style cylinders. The base side (10) of the cylinder is
formed within the aluminum housing on a floating clevis. The base end is sealed with an O-ring type seal to retain hydraulic pressure. The rod side (6) of
the cylinder has an opening for the rod (5) to pass through, and is sealed with an O-ring type seal. The rod (5) has a formed steel clevis end, and is
activated with hydraulic pressure filling cavity (8). Hydraulic pressure forces the piston (9) to move the rod (5) to the desired position.
Main Bow Cylinders
The Main Bow Hydraulic Cylinders are used to control the movement of the main bow of the Convertible Top. The cylinders are pressurized with oil
from the hydraulic pump assembly through the hydraulic lines (1) and (4). The Main Bow Cylinders have travel sensors (2) and (3) mounted on both the
rod side (6) and the base side (10) of the cylinder.
Rear Bow Cylinders
The Rear Bow Hydraulic Cylinders are used to control the movement of the rear bow of the Convertible Top. The cylinders are pressurized with oil from
the hydraulic pump assembly through the hydraulic lines (1) and (4). The Rear Bow Cylinders have travel sensors (2) and (3) mounted on both the rod
side (6) and the base side (10) of the cylinder.
Tonneau Cover Cylinder
The Tonneau Cover Hydraulic Cylinder is used to control the movement of the Tonneau Cover. The cylinder is pressurized with oil from the hydraulic
pump assembly through the hydraulic lines (1) and (4). The Tonneau Cover Cylinder has only one travel sensor mounted on the rod side (6) of the
cylinder.
OPERATION
Hydraulic Cylinder - Rod Extended