Cooper S Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L SC (W11) (2005)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair
54 34 016 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right hydraulic cylinder for convertible top
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove EH convertible top See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removing and Installing Complete EH Convertible Top
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Position EH convertible top See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Notes on Convertible Top (Special Tool - Convertible Top
Holders) on special tool and close
Note:
The hydraulic cylinder is only accessible when the convertible top is removed and closed.
Make sure that dirt cannot get into the hydraulic circuit.
Disconnect all cable straps.
Installation:
Replace faulty cable straps.
Lever out retainer (1) and drive out pin (2).
Release grub screw in screw head (3).
Release screw (3).
Feed out hydraulic cylinder (4) towards bottom.