Hydraulic Line On Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the leaking hydraulic cylinder. Refer to CONVERTIBLE TOP DRIVE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING , HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING and CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT COVER HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the spring -1- on the hydraulic line connecting piece -3- in direction of -arrow- with a narrow screwdriver -2-.

Fig 1: Removing Connecting Piece From Cylinder

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-- Remove the connecting piece from the cylinder.

Fig 2: Removing Connecting Piece From Cylinder

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CAUTION:

Damage and leaks on the hydraulic cylinder.

The hole for the connecting piece on the hydraulic line must not be damaged.
A damaged hole will result in leaks.

-- If there is an O-ring -1- still inside the cylinder, carefully remove it with a small dull hook -2-.