Hydraulic Cylinder

Removing 

-- Convertible top completely removed.

Fig 1: Removing Hydraulic Cylinder

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

1. Convertible top main bearing
2. Hydraulic cylinder
   • Remove securing spring -4- from pins -3- on piston rod and cylinder.
   • Remove pins sideways from main bearing and remove cylinder.
   • Remove supply and return line from cylinder.
   • After installing, check oil level at hydraulic pump, add hydraulic oil if necessary.
3. Securing pins
4. Securing spring
   • Release and slide sideways off securing pins