TENSIONING Bracket Hydraulic Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Bring the convertible top into its service position. Refer to Position : 1 .

-- Using a small screwdriver, lift the locking springs -1 and 2- slightly and remove the hydraulic cylinder -3- from the ball pin.

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-- Cut the cable tie -arrows- and remove the hydraulic cylinder.

If the hydraulic cylinder is being replaced:

Hydraulic Line, Removing. Refer to HYDRAULIC LINE ON CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Left hydraulic cylinder: free up the wiring harness and remove the Upper Tensioning Bow Switch -F408- / Left Tensioning Bow Switch -F409-. Refer to Convertible Top Compartment -Open- Switch -F407-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Right hydraulic cylinder: free up the wiring harness and remove the Right Tensioning Bow Lowered Position Switch -F420- /Intermediate Position Bracket Switch -F518-. Refer to Convertible Top Compartment -Open- Switch -F407-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .